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The impact of stress on sleep

Stress and sleep feed each other: a worried mind keeps us awake, and a poor night leaves us less able to cope the next day. Our clinicians explain what’s happening in the body – and the practical steps that help break the cycle.

By the Sleep Unlimited team · 5 min read

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