Electric Mind - ADHD and Beyond

Why do ADHDers struggle with SLEEP? Let's find out - It's more complex than you think (PART 1)


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Do you struggle with going to sleep, staying asleep and getting up in the morning? Well you're not alone. A delayed circadian rhythm, a dysfunctioning impulse control, racing thoughts and Restless leg syndrome are only a few of the reasons that keep us from getting some quality snoozing time. According to researchers, sleep is the number one factor that influences our health and overall wellbeing. You might not even realise that you are sleep deprived because ADHD symptoms and sleep deprivation look very similar.


References:

https://www.thegoodbody.com/sleep-statistics/

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/media/109514310/7-adhd-guide-sleep.pdf

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/women-sleep/do-women-need-more-sleep-than-men#:~:text=Women%20need%20on%20average%2011,an%20individual%27s%20need%20for%20sleep

https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/do-women-need-more-sleep-than-men

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9794105/

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/adhd-and-sleep

https://www.featherandblack.com/inspiration/10-curious-facts-about-sleep

https://www.zzzquil.com/en-us/article/12-fun-facts-about-sleep

https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/scitranslmed.3000458


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Electric Mind - ADHD and BeyondBy Sophia Ralston