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Med's Sally Ibrahim says prolonged stress of election season can lead to “electsomnia”

Media | November 05, 2024 | Story by: Editorial Staff

If political stress is giving you ‘electsomnia,’ experts have sleep tips
Scientific American: Sally Ibrahim, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, said the prolonged stress of election season can lead to “electsomnia,” a chronic sleep disturbance similar to acute insomnia. She advises managing negative thoughts, staying aware of one’s emotional state, and cultivating gratitude to promote restful sleep, especially during high-stakes periods like election time.

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