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False Beliefs About Sleep

The 6 Myths of Sleep

Sleep myths abound on social media, in memes, advice from parents, and from friends. Unlike many myths which can be harmless, sleep myths may actually lead to changes that can be pretty harmful.  

While there are certainly more than six myths about sleep, here are the six that are probably most commonly purveyed: 

False Beliefs About Sleep

Sleep myths are untrue facts that are regularly disseminated online, at home, among friends, and so on. Unfortunately, sleep myths can also be damaging to your health if you develop sleep deprivation by adhering to them.

Sleep deprivation is an insidious condition that lowers performance and quality of life in the four major aspects of your life:

• Socially
• Physically
• Mentally
• Emotionally

Here are common myths regarding sleeping that you may have heard frequently throughout your life. If you have been sleeping and living your life according to these myths, then it may be time to make a change for positive sleep outcomes.

False Beliefs About Sleep

The 6 Myths of Sleep

Sleep myths abound on social media, in memes, advice from parents, and from friends. Unlike many myths which can be harmless, sleep myths may actually change your behavior around sleep in ways that negatively impact it.  

False Beliefs About Sleep

Sleep myths are simply false information that are regularly disseminated online, at home, among friends, and so on. Unfortunately, sleep myths can also be damaging to your health if you develop sleep deprivation by adhering to them.