Sleeping and depression: this is what it does to you and tips

An average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Some people can simply manage better with less sleep than others. When you have gloomy complaints, you may sleep very little for a long period. This is often due to brooding and thinking when you lie in bed. Besides a poor night's rest, less concentration is also a consequence of gloomy complaints.

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However, it can also be the case that you sleep too much with gloom. This is because you, for example, do not want to get out of bed or because you feel listless and weary. Sleeping too much can cause gloom to last longer. With gloom, sleeping a lot often works counterproductively.

When you suffer from poor sleep due to gloom, the weighted blanket can provide a solution. The pressure you feel on your body from the weight of the weighted blanket is comparable to a firm hug, which relaxes your nervous system. Your body essentially surrenders to the comfort and warmth you experience.

This pressure is called Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) and is exactly the reason why the Novaline weighted blankets work against sleep problems caused by gloom. Due to the continuous, pleasant pressure you experience on your body, your body switches to relaxation mode. This makes it easier to fall asleep, sleep more deeply, and wake up feeling relaxed.

1. Provide more structure

If you want to sleep better, you first need to tackle your gloom. A good way to do this is by bringing more structure into your life. Set a fixed time to get out of bed and stick to a planned schedule.

Furthermore, a healthy way of living helps with gloom and thus also with a good night's rest. Therefore, avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol and do not eat a heavy meal just before going to sleep.

2. Stay active

Besides healthy eating, exercise is also very important for a healthy way of living. It is advisable to move at least 30 minutes every day. Think, for example, of a long walk. But it is also nice to go running or to exert yourself in the gym.

3. Provide distraction

You do this tip with friends, but sometimes it is good to distract yourself. Go to work for a while or go on outings with friends. Contact with other people is crucial during gloom.

4. Daylight

Make sure you get enough daylight. Between 10:00 and 15:00 your body produces the substance vitamin D from daylight. This creates a happiness substance in your body with which you fight gloom.

Gloom does not disappear on its own, but you have to work hard yourself to tackle it. It differs per person which method works best, but talking about it is very important.

Some have enough by talking with family and friends, while others need a talk with a mind-healer.

With gloom, it is therefore very important to stay active, take good care of your body, and stay in contact with other people. If you withdraw, you will notice that the sadness increases. Always seek help from a family doctor or a specialist with gloom so that you get the right help.

We hope this article provides clarity about sleep problems with gloom. If you have questions, you can always contact us. We are happy to help you.