TAM+ Ep 34: Rest and Recover: Why Sleep is the Missing Piece in Your Recovery JourneyTAM+ Ep 34: Rest and Recover: Why Sleep is the Missing Piece in Your Recovery Journey
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Discover how quality sleep can enhance your recovery journey by stabilising emotions, improving cognitive function, and managing cravings.
14:21•29 Aug 2024
Sleep: The Secret Weapon in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Good sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing irritability and anxiety.
- Improves cognitive function, aiding decision-making in recovery.
- Strengthens physical health by boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.
- Manages stress by lowering cortisol levels.
- Controls cravings by improving the brain's reward system.
“"If I'm tired, I am much more likely to relapse", says Duane, highlighting the critical role of sleep in recovery.”
Feeling a bit frazzled despite your best efforts in recovery? This episode of The Addicted Mind Plus might just have the missing piece to your puzzle: sleep. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind chat about how crucial a good night's sleep is for anyone on the path to sobriety. They share their own stories of burning the midnight oil, only to realise that sacrificing sleep was doing more harm than good.
Sleep isn't just about rest; it's about restoring your emotional balance, boosting cognitive function, and even keeping those pesky cravings at bay. With a sprinkle of humour, they explain how neglecting sleep can make you more likely to relapse and offer practical tips to help you get back on track. From setting up a bedtime routine to ditching your phone before bed, these simple changes could be game-changers in your recovery journey.
So, if you're tired of being tired, this episode is your wake-up call to prioritise sleep and give your recovery the boost it deserves.
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