Trouble Sleeping? Listen to What Your Body is Telling You
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When you feel stressed, you probably notice one or more of these sensations- tight muscles, a pounding head, racing heart, upset stomach, uncomfortably sweaty palms. When you are calm, perhaps you notice that your muscles are loose, your head is clear, and your stomach is content. Even when you are sleepy, you may feel your eyes are heavy, your brain is fuzzy, or your muscles are sluggish. These are all important body clues that allow you to figure out your current emotion. In fact, you are able to feel these body clues with the help of a little-known, but extremely important sensory system called interoception.
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When you feel stressed, you probably notice one or more of these sensations- tight muscles, a pounding head, racing heart, upset stomach, uncomfortably sweaty palms. When you are calm, perhaps you notice that your muscles are loose, your head is clear, and your stomach is content. Even when you are sleepy, you may feel your eyes are heavy, your brain is fuzzy, or your muscles are sluggish. These are all important body clues that allow you to figure out your current emotion. In fact, you are able to feel these body clues with the help of a little-known, but extremely important sensory system called interoception.
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