Bedding

Okay, this one's going to seem a little weird, but bear with me. I was feeling pretty bad last night. I was experiencing a lot of anxiety. I had a headache and a stomachache. I was generally just not feeling well. But yesterday I had seen pillows for sale at my Walmart Neighborhood Market (you know, the kind that's just a grocery store and generally doesn't have things like pillows) and bought one. When I woke up this morning I felt so much better. Part of it I attribute to not having my neck be "supported" by a pillow that was almost completely flat in the middle. I should have replaced it months ago but I don't have a car so couldn't walk to any stores that sold pillows because they were too far away. Seriously though, how your bed feels makes a difference. I've heard it from multiple sources that a good way to help with depression is to wash your sheets frequently. I have absolutely no idea why it works, but I've tried it and it actually does. Sleep is supposed to be the great healer. Everyone always talks about the importance of a good night's sleep. So why shouldn't the place you sleep be important as well? I've already mentioned the importance of having a clean room on this blog, but what about having your bed be fresh? Clean sheets, a new pillow...give it a shot. The physical difference is real.