Why Sleep Matters: Expert Guide to Mental Resilience

Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s essential for mental resilience. In this video, learn how quality sleep strengthens your mind, regulates stress, and helps manage emotions, making it easier to handle life’s challenges. We’ll cover the science behind sleep’s impact on the brain, its role in emotional balance, and practical tips to improve your sleep routine for stronger mental health.

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[MrRobot-jbtI]

Getting enough sleep is like clearing all your browser history and cookies and opening up a new tab.

[jasminvomwalde]

Can confirm. I have developed sleep apnea. My mental health as well as my performance at work and my relationships have declined dramatically over the last 2 years.

[loveandhappiness]

I completely agree with this. I was only getting 5 hours of sleep for weeks and one day I finally cracked. I had a mental breakdown. I was so sleep deprived that no one recognized me.

[tesselationstation]

Well, that explains a lot. Tech really messes with my sleep, I struggle to put the phone down. I get sleep paralysis, my mind's always buzzing.

[jigen]

This pops up while I’m on 2hours of sleep. Dr. Marks really be talking to me.

[antonydrossos]

My sleep hygiene has been messed up since my later childhood. Without my medication, getting a good sleep is a struggle

[mettehansen]

I just want to say deeply thank you so much for all these videos you put up. They are helping me understand alot about myself. Thank you again for making all this knowledge availible for free❤

[AnjeloValeriano]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[livevikarisly]

I get so discouraged whenever the importance of good sleep comes up because I have narcolepsy. I do practice sleep hygiene and I get between 8-10 hours of sleep a night and it will never be restful or restorative.

[curlywurly]

Thank you for yet another brilliant video, Dr. Marks. I have been listening to you for years now, and I find your YouTube videos to be so valuable. I'm looking forward to learning more from you about sleep. The quality of sleep I've been having for years isn't good enough. Thanks again. God bless ❤

[Spiralnebel_GB]

Ashwagandha helped me a lot in very stressful times.
Sleep apnea and a too low blood sugar level are also points to keep in mind

[UnderGroundKnox]

I truly need this, sleep, BUT it isn't possible right now. I've noticed I'm dealing with different emotions well. Thank you for this info.

[marybellefleur]

Haven't slept well lately, which makes me feel strung out & anxious, which makes it harder to fall asleep. Hurray vicious cycle.

[malakreviews]

Please, we want you to talk about panic attack disorder, agoraphobia, and psychedelics and their effect on neuroplasticity 🙏🙏

[WSDMatty]

I use Zen meditation techniques to relax before bed. Counting breaths is one of the simplest meditations you can do. Simply thinking "In" when inhaling and "out" when exhaling while laying in bed with your eyes closed will send you off to sleep pretty quickly.

[Beutimus]

The breathing technique while petting a dog looked very relaxing!

[elipru]

Thank you !
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A friend was just telling me this morning about her sleep issue! Glad I can share your video.

[Syncere]

I love sleeping its the only time there is no stress and negative things bothering me. I wish I could sleep 24 hours a day.

[evakozo]

I couldn’t fix my terrible, poor sleep problem, until my magnesium deficiency was resolved with supplements. After that, and with the use of sleep aids, now I sleep like a baby.

[keepitreal]

It's funny how I just texted someone that I haven't been to sleep...and this shows up. 😊