Are Weighted Blankets Good for Arthritis? – A Complete Guide to weighted blankets and arthritis

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Are Weighted Blankets Good for Arthritis? I know. Been there. It hurts every night. But there is hope. There is some experience that weighted blankets can help people with arthritis by providing deep pressure stimulation. Deep pressure stimulation is thought to calm the nervous system and reduce pain signals. A small study published in 2016… Continue reading Are Weighted Blankets Good for Arthritis? – A Complete Guide to weighted blankets and arthritis

Can You Do EMDR on Yourself? – The [Complete] Guide to Self-Administered EMDR Therapy at Home

Can You Do EMDR on Yourself? EMDR therapy is a type of psychological treatment that has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions. While EMDR therapy is typically administered by a trained therapist, there is growing evidence that self-administered EMDR may also be effective. This guide will provide you… Continue reading Can You Do EMDR on Yourself? – The [Complete] Guide to Self-Administered EMDR Therapy at Home

Is It Normal to Cry, Have Flashbacks and See Nightmares After an EMDR Session?

Crying during EMDR I have had EMDR Therapy last year and my experience is good, it worked very well for me. However, there were some strange side effects that I experienced after my sessions. I would cry uncontrollably, have flashbacks of memories that I had long forgotten about and also nightmares the following days. Are… Continue reading Is It Normal to Cry, Have Flashbacks and See Nightmares After an EMDR Session?

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World Sleep Day 2023: What is World Sleep Day, How is it Celebrated, and Who Celebrates It?

World Sleep Day 2023 Do you love sleep? Me too. In my experience World Sleep Day is a real thing and it’s celebrated every year on the Friday before Spring. World Sleep day was created by the WorldSleep Society as “an annual celebration of sleep and its importance to global health.” The mission of World… Continue reading World Sleep Day 2023: What is World Sleep Day, How is it Celebrated, and Who Celebrates It?

The 22 Best Weighted Blanket Alternatives

Weighted Blanket Alternatives Weighted blankets are a type of blanket that is filled with materials such as plastic pellets or glass beads. The weight of the blanket provides deep pressure stimulation, which has been shown to be beneficial for sleep and stress relief. However, weighted blankets can be expensive, and they’re not always practical (for… Continue reading The 22 Best Weighted Blanket Alternatives

Why Do I Feel Safe in Small Spaces? – Psychology of Hiding Under A Blanket

Why Do I Feel Safe in Small Spaces? There’s something about tiny spaces that just feels safe. For me, it started when I was a kid and would hide under my bed covers during a thunderstorm. Even now, as an adult, if there’s a big storm raging outside, you can find me curled up in… Continue reading Why Do I Feel Safe in Small Spaces? – Psychology of Hiding Under A Blanket