A panic attack is a sudden episode of overwhelm and fear that triggers an intense physical reaction for no apparent reason. They can be very frightening, in particular, when you feel like you’re losing control. Panic attacks can be brought on by a severely stressful event, exhaustion, or extreme sleep deprivation.
Yes, you read that correctly! The October Sleep Slump is when you start to feel more tired than usual especially if you’re not sleeping well in the first place.
“The research clearly shows that acts of kindness can help improve emotional wellbeing. This is true whether we are giving or receiving it” Mental Health Awareness Week
There are actually several different cycles that a healthy person goes through during the night ranging from light sleep to deep sleep.
We’re a few weeks into our social distancing and isolation and you may well be finding that you’re reaching for the sweets, or extra pizza!
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