Quote from Laura Marshall on September 3, 2025, 8:06 am

Hey everyone,

 

I just wanted to open up a bit about something I think a lot of us struggle with: sleep  or more accurately, the lack of it – and how it connects to mental health.

 

For me, sleep has always been a bit of a battle. When my anxiety is high or I'm dealing with a depressive episode, it's like my mind refuses to shut off. I lie in bed for hours just replaying everything in my head   things I said, things I didn’t say, worries about tomorrow, regrets from years ago… you know the drill.

 

And I’ve noticed that when I don’t sleep well, my mental health takes an even bigger hit. I’m more irritable, less motivated, and just generally feel off. It becomes a vicious cycle: stress causes poor sleep, and poor sleep increases stress and emotional instability. It’s frustrating.

 

I’ve tried a bunch of things — melatonin, sleep hygiene (no screens before bed, dim lighting, wind-down routine), meditation, even journaling before bed. Some of it helps, sometimes. But it’s not always consistent.

 

I’m posting here because I know I’m not alone. Sleep is so foundational to our well-being, and yet it’s often the first thing to go when we’re struggling mentally.

 

Would love to hear from others:

 

What has helped you improve your sleep, especially during tough mental health periods?

 

Has therapy or medication made a difference for your sleep quality?

 

Any routines or mindset shifts that have worked for you?

 

 

Also, just sending out a little reminder: if you’re reading this and you're also struggling with sleep and mental health, you’re not alone. It’s okay to talk about it. We’re all navigating this in our own way, and support really does make a difference.

 

Looking forward to hearing your experiences 

Take care,