“Better living through chemistry!”, I call it.
I’ve always called it “Better living through chemical dependency!”
Turning to drugs to help you sleep will only lead to sleep. And sleeping is a gateway drug to being awake again.
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The most important lesson of the Wizard of Oz is that it’s very important that Hollywood has unions.
Usually in the first session, a therapist will look at your sleeping habits. It is a major indicator of issues.
Whether it is stress, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, OCD, or any other mental disorders, If this meme applies to you, I suggest you talk to a therapist. Now a days, you can do sessions all online.
Therapist: So it sounds like you’re tired all the time.
Me: yes.
Therapist: Are you sleeping well?
Me: No. But when I manage to sleep well for a few nights in a row, I feel amazing.
Therapist: Well it sounds like sleeping better would help a lot. Why don’t you tell me about your sleep routine?
Me: Well, I usually go to bed late, and then spend several hours staring at my phone until my eyes are itchy and I feel like I’m about to pass out.
Therapist: Oh. You shouldn’t do that.
Me: I know.
Therapist: You should skip the part where you stare at your phone for hours.
Me: I know.
Therapist: Okay, well our time is up. That’ll be $5000.
I wake up at three am and sit with my eyes closed until my alarm at 5:15. What do doc?
Very good advice. Actual, trained and licensed therapists can help everyone at some point. Unfortunately, the majority are severely overworked and underpaid, so finding a good therapist that has experience or familiarity with your particular circumstances may take time.
That is very true. Especially since more and more people are putting their mental health as a priority. This is a good thing but this also means a lot less time for new patients.
ITT: undiagnosed and unmedicated people
