Colder temperatures, shorter days, and less sunlight are only a few of the reasons many of us feel the urge to curl up on the couch for a mid-afternoon nap during the Winter months. It’s no surprise that almost half of all Americans say that they feel tired several days of the week, even when the winter blues aren’t in season. However, a routine sleep schedule complete with a good night of sleep can have a multitude of benefits far beyond just feeling more rested.
Better Mood
The saying “waking up on the wrong side of the bed” rings especially true after a night of little sleep. By sticking with a sleep routine that allows you to get a sufficient amount of sleep, you will “wake up on the right side of the bed” with an improved mood versus when you’re lacking sleep.
Increases Productivity
Sleep has been linked to improved concentration and higher cognitive function, both of which can help you be more successful in work and school.
Boosts Immune System
Sleep is how our bodies get the rest it needs to fight off colds like the flu during the winter months. In addition, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has even found that a proper sleep routine can help vaccines be more effective.
Just like not getting enough sleep can hurt us, so can getting too much. It’s important to keep a consistent sleep schedule to reap the benefits. To ensure you’re getting a good night of rest, follow these tips!
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- Have a consistent bedtime
- Keep your room dark
- Minimize screen time
- Restrict napping
- Relax
A full night of sleep can help us feel better both physically and mentally. In addition, sleeping too much or too little has been linked to depression. If you or someone you know suffers from depression – or other mental health disorders – we urge you to try to find a consistent sleep routine to work to improve mental health.
If a consistent sleep routine, along with medical intervention, does not help someone suffering from depression, ketamine infusion therapy may be able to help. Contact our offices to learn how ketamine Infusions have been able to help those suffering from treatment-resistant depression and if you would be a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy.
Contact VIP Ketamine Clinics
Our Modesto, CA ketamine clinic offers ketamine infusions for a variety of mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Our first priority is the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of our patients. We will help point you in the direction of health and wellness, whatever direction that may be.