Signs of Burn-Out

 

You're Exhausted

Are you so tired that you can't move a muscle? Do you drag yourself out of bed to get to work in the morning? Does your 8-hour shift feel like 80? Burnout is a kind of work-related stress characterized by three specific things. The first is a feeling that you're exhausted -- both emotionally and physically.

You're Turning Cynical

The second thing that characterizes burnout is cynicism -- a lack of interest in work that can be negative or even callous. Exhaustion often leads to it.

You're Feeling Useless

The third burnout pillar is a sense of incompetence, a feeling that you just can't be effective. It leads to a lack of accomplishment and productivity. Sometimes, that feeling seems to be a result of the other two tent poles of burnout -- exhaustion and cynicism. Other times, all three come down on you at once.

You're Depressed

If you're exhausted, cynical, and feeling useless, it's no wonder that depression can set in.

Research shows burnout is mainly a job thing, while depression is a whole-life thing that can include your job. But they're connected. Studies show that if you're prone to depression, you're more vulnerable to burnout.

You Hate Your Job

Studies show that job dissatisfaction is one of several side effects (along with things like absenteeism and many physical ailments) of burnout.

Everything Gets Under Your Skin

If the stresses of your job get to be too much or if you turn irritable with your co-workers (or, worse, customers or clients), burnout might be the culprit. It can get worse, too: Outright anger is another sign your job might be burning you out.

Your Mind Wanders

Trouble concentrating is one of the mental signs (along with things like forgetfulness) that could tell you burnout is approaching. Some studies suggest more than 100 symptoms for it. They include motivational symptoms like disillusionment and a loss of idealism.

Sleep Is Tough to Get

Some studies link trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep to burnout (though other studies don't find a clear connection). Don’t fool around with sleep problems. If you don’t get enough sleep, it can bring higher chances of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease.

Another Headache?

Herbert Freudenberger, the psychologist who coined the concept of burnout in 1974, cited frequent headaches as a physical characteristic of the disorder. Like sleep problems, this isn't scientifically settled.

That Pain in Your Gut

That stomach and bowel pain you have might have to do with burnout, too. It and the stress that can come with it can weaken your immune system. That might explain the problems with your tummy.

Drinks, Drugs, and Other Comforts

Using food, alcohol, or drugs to feel better may be a symptom of job burnout. This can be serious. Obesity, or alcohol and drug misuse, can lead to all sorts of health problems.

Burnout and Blood Pressure

If your blood pressure is up, your job might have something to do with it. Along with that, you might get a quicker heartbeat, too. Neither is good for you. They could damage not only your heart but your brain and your kidneys, too.

Thirsty? Vision Blurred?

Being overly thirsty and having blurred vision are two signs of diabetes. Burnout may raise your chances of type 2 diabetes. If you're showing these or other symptoms of diabetes -- and you're having problems at work that might be related to burnout -- the two might be tied.

The Sick Days Are Piling Up

Research has found that burnout can trigger both absenteeism and presenteeism (which means coming to work even when you're sick). And it works the other way. All those sick days and feeling crummy while you're at work can lead to more burnout.

Signs of Mental Illness

 

Everyone goes through changes in their emotions, thoughts, and behavior from time to time. But when these changes make you less able to function day to day, they may be signs of a mental illness.

Mental illness takes many forms, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It's common, affecting some 44 million Americans each year.

There's no simple test to tell you whether you or someone you know has a mental illness. Often, you or people around you will notice small changes in how you act long before the symptoms seriously affect you.

If you recognize when something seems amiss, you can talk to a doctor or mental health professional about what to do. Getting help, early on, often keeps mental illness from getting worse.

Certain symptoms could be a sign that it’s time to seek help, especially if you notice more than a couple. They include:

Sadness or crankiness that lasts longer than usual

Withdrawal from friends and family

Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy

High and low extremes of emotion

Big changes in sleeping or eating habits

Worries or fears that seem out of proportion

Ignoring personal grooming and hygiene

Changes in your sex drive

Disorganized or confused thoughts

Excessive anger

Drug or alcohol abuse

Many unexplained physical illnesses

Ideas that don’t line up with reality

Seeing or hearing things that others can’t

Thinking or talking about suicide

Signs of Mental Illness in Children

When a child has a mental illness, they may have some of the same symptoms as adults, like worrying too much or changes in sleep and eating habits.

You may also notice:

Changes in how they perform at school

Aggression or disobedience

Frequent nightmares

Lots of temper tantrums

They seem too sensitive to sights, sounds, smells, or touch

Odd or unusual behavior

Should You Seek Help?

Just because you notice one or two of these symptoms doesn’t mean you or your loved one has a mental illness.

Major life events, like the loss of a job or a loved one, can take a normal toll on your mood and ability to function. A physical illness, a new medication, or changes in dosage can cause some of these symptoms.

But it may be time to get help if:

You notice several of these signs.

They aren’t linked to any obvious event.

They last long enough to interfere with your life.

If you start treatment early, you may be able to delay or even prevent the most serious effects.

Get help from a doctor or mental health expert right away if you have thoughts about hurting yourself or someone else. In a mental health emergency, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The Lifeline is staffed 24 hours a day.

Where to Get Help

If it’s not an emergency, call your primary care doctor. They can help connect you with mental health services. If you don't have a regular doctor, call your health insurance company or your state or county mental health authority.

You can find many resources online. For information about help you can get in your area, call or email the National Alliance on Mental Illness (800-950-6264 or info@nami.org).

Or call the national Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 877-726-4727. This line is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Your doctor or counselor will want to know about all your symptoms, any changes in behavior, and whether you've had major life events that might explain what's happening.

Even if they find that you have a mental illness, it may take several visits to zero in on the correct diagnosis. Treatment often includes some combination of drugs and talk therapy. Support groups and lifestyle changes may also help.

WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on September 21, 2020

Reasons Your Neck Hurts

 

Causes of Pain

Your neck has a 24/7 job, and that takes a toll over the course of your life. Sometimes it hurts, and many things can bring that  on. But you can do some things to help it feel better.

Unusual Sleep Position

If you have a “crick” in your neck, you know it right when you wake up. Maybe you fell asleep in a chair or used a different pillow. It comes from sleeping in a weird position that put a strain on your neck. It’s pretty common, and it’s usually not serious.

Treatment for Unusual Sleep Position

If you wake up with a crick, a little rest and an over-the-counter pain reliever should have you feeling better. To keep from getting another one, it helps to sleep on your back and make sure your pillow is in the right spot.

Neck Strain

If you do something with your neck you don't usually do, like  look up at the sky for an air show or  balance something heavy across your shoulders, it may start to hurt after a while. Those muscles aren’t used to working that way.

Treatment for Neck Strain

Don’t hold your head in unusual positions if you don’t have to. If you do, try to take breaks often and move your neck in other directions to keep your muscles loose. If you're in pain, rest and over-the-counter medications can help. See your doctor if it still hurts after a few days or  you can’t move it like you could before.

‘Text Neck’ Syndrome

This is another form of neck strain, and it’s a real thing. Too many hours hunched over your smartphone can strain those muscles and tendons. Too much time hunched over anything -- including your computer or workbench -- can do the same thing.

Treatment for Text Neck

Don't hunch forward. Hold your phone higher up when you look at it, for example. If your work puts you in a hunched position, take breaks and try to stretch and arch your back. And regular exercise will make you stronger and more flexible, which can help protect your neck. 

‘Stinger’

This happens when you hit the nerves in your neck or shoulder, like when you play a contact sport. Something that feels like an electric shock shoots down your shoulder, arm, and hand. It usually lasts just a few seconds, but it may linger for days.

Treatment for Stinger

You'll probably recover without treatment, but if you have stingers often or they linger, see your doctor. This is especially true if you have numbness or tingling or you have one in both arms. She may suggest exercises for your joints and muscles or recommend surgery to get rid of scar tissue that can damage your nerves.

Whiplash

This can happen after any blunt force hits you from behind -- most often when your car is hit. It forces your head suddenly forward and then back again, like a whip. Aside from neck pain, you also may have headaches that start at the base of your skull and tingling, numbness, or pain in your upper back or arms.

Treatment for Whiplash

Your doctor may recommend medication to help with the pain. He may also show you exercises to help your muscles. Most people recover within a few months.

Herniated Disk

The soft “disks” between the small bones of your spine can crack and ooze a jelly-like substance that pushes on nerves in your neck. It causes pain that can travel to your arms or down your back.

Treatment for Herniated Disk

Hot and cold compresses may help bring swelling down and make you feel better. Pain medications and exercises that strengthen and stretch your muscles can help, too. If it still hurts after a couple of months, your doctor may recommend surgery.

Spinal Stenosis

This is when the spaces in your spinal column narrow, which can put pressure on the nerves and bones that run from the part of your spine that’s in your neck to your shoulders, arms, and all the way down your legs. Arthritis, tumors, inherited diseases (genetic), and other conditions can cause it, and it's much more likely after age 50.

Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

You can use over-the-counter medications to help with inflammation and pain, but if those don’t do the trick, you may need stronger ones from your doctor. You also may need physical therapy or to rest your neck for a time. If your pain is severe or you have a hard time moving, your doctor may recommend surgery to take the pressure off your spine.

Bone Spurs

These are small, hard growths that form on the small bones that make up your spine. It’s common to have them as you get older. They can narrow the space around your spinal cord and pinch your spinal cord or the nerves around it. You may not notice them at all, or you might have a stiff neck with dull pain that shoots down your arms. They also can cause headaches.

Treatment for Bone Spurs

If they hurt, your doctor may suggest over-the-counter pain relievers. If the spurs limit your range of motion or press on your nerves, you may need surgery to take them out.

Spinal Tumor

Most of the time, this kind of tumor comes from another part of your body to your spine, where it pushes on a nerve and hurts. But it also can start in your neck. You may feel weak or numb in your arms or legs. They can be cancerous, so see your doctor immediately if you have these symptoms.

Treatment for Spinal Tumor

Your surgeon may need to cut out all or part of the tumor to take pressure off your nerves. If it’s cancerous, he may recommend radiation or chemotherapy treatment to destroy any remaining tumor cells.

Degenerative Disk Disease

As you age, the marshmallow-like disks between your vertebrae can get dry and less spongy. This can make them tear or split, and ooze their inner jelly. They may heal and form scar tissue, which is weaker than normal tissue. The space between the vertebrae can get smaller and change the way your spine fits together, which causes pain and can lead to arthritis.

Treatment for Degenerative Disk Disease

Lifestyle changes can help. The way you sit and sleep, as well as what you sit and sleep on, can make a difference. Medication can also help. If your case is severe, though, your doctor may recommend surgery.

Reasons to Have Sex

 

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It's Exercise

It’s not necessarily a full workout, but it can be as good for you as moderate exercise. It raises your heart rate about the same as a brisk walk or a slow bike ride.

Good for a Woman’s Heart

Women who have sex a couple of times a week are less likely to get heart disease than those who have it once a month. Whether that’s because healthier women enjoy it more often, or because it helps protect a woman’s heart is unclear. 

May Cure Your Headache

Say goodbye to the old standby “Not tonight, Dear. I have a headache.” It turns out sex can help with pain, and that includes some kinds of headaches, such as migraines. Not feeling frisky? Try: “Not tonight, Honey. I have a highly contagious stomach bug.” Works every time.

Lowers Stress

People who have more sex are less anxious when they’re faced with stressful tasks like public speaking or arithmetic. But according to the study, it only works when you have a partner -- masturbation doesn't count.

You May Live Longer

One study suggested that married women who climaxed more often had a slight tendency to live longer. Researchers aren’t sure if the sex actually lengthens your life or if having sex is a sign of a healthier person. But why take any chances?

Sharpens Your Mind

Sex has been linked to the making of new brain cells, and that’s a good thing. People over 50 who had more sex were better able to recall numbers and do basic math, and the difference was pretty big. It seemed to help men more than women, but both did better than those who had less sex.

Makes You Happy

You don’t have to overdo it -- once a week is plenty. More than that, and the effect fades. But scientists only studied couples in committed relationships, so if you’re trying to meet your quota by picking up strangers at your local bar, all bets are off.

Bonds You to Your Partner

The hormone oxytocin is released during sex, and it sparks feelings of intimacy, affection, and closeness with your partner. That helps build a strong, stable relationship, which is good for everyone.

Keeps You Lean

The more sex you have, the slimmer you’re likely to be. Is that because more sex keeps you trim? Or because lean people have more sex? Scientists don’t really know, but all you need is a partner and a bathroom scale to try to find out.

Good for Mental Health

Adults in committed relationships who have more sex are less likely to be depressed or take medication for mental health issues.

Helps Fight off the Common Cold

Move over, vitamin C. College students who had sex twice a week had more cold-fighting antibodies in their saliva than those who had sex less often.

Helps You Sleep

Orgasm triggers a surge of endorphins and oxytocin in both men and women, and that dulls pain and relaxes you. Both of those can help you sleep more easily, though according to scientists -- and many women -- the effect is more pronounced in men.

You Could Make a Baby

If you’re trying to have a baby, the more sex you have, the more likely you are to hit the right time of the month. But more sex may also prime women for pregnancy and improve sperm quality in men, which can speed things along.

Helps Your Future Self

People who have more sex may have better quality of life -- and not just now, but in the future, too. If you have an active sex life in middle age, you’re more likely to keep it up as you get older, which is linked to better health and happiness.

Reasons for Memory Loss

 

Lack of Sleep

First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term. Third, it’s harder to form memories in the first place when your mind is wandering because of a lack of sleep. Good “sleep hygiene” can help: Shoot for 8 hours a night, exercise daily, stick to a regular sleep schedule, and avoid alcohol and caffeine late in the day.

Medication

Drugs that sedate you, like sleep aids and tranquilizers, can weaken your memory, as you might imagine. But so can less obvious culprits, like blood pressure meds, antihistamines, and antidepressants. Plus, you may react differently than someone else to the same pill or combination of pills. Tell your doctor about any memory issues when you start a new medication. They may be able to adjust the dose or prescribe an alternative.

Diabetes

People with the disease are more likely to develop memory problems including dementia. It may be that high blood sugar damages tiny blood vessels called capillaries in the brain. Or it may be that high insulin damages brain cells. Scientists continue to study the issue. You might be able to slow this memory decline if you try to prevent or at least control your diabetes with medicine, exercise, and a healthy diet.

Genes

Genes -- traits you got from your parents -- help determine when and if your memory starts to fade and whether you get dementia. But it’s not simple. Genetics seem to matter more in some types of dementia than others, and a gene that affects memory in one person might have no effect in another. A genetic test from your doctor might have some useful information.

Age

Memory tends to get worse as you get older. Doctors call it dementia when it starts to interfere with daily life. The number of people with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, doubles every 5 years after age 65. Your genes play a part in why this happens, but so do things like diet, exercise, social life, and illness like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Stroke

A stroke stops the flow of blood to part of your brain. Afterward, damaged brain tissue can make it hard to think, speak, remember, or pay attention. It’s called vascular dementia. This can also happen with a series of small strokes over time. Things that raise your risk of stroke like high blood pressure, heart disease, and smoking may also cause this type of dementia. If you think you’re having a stroke, remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Time to call 911.

Smoking

Smoking seems to shrink parts of your brain that help you think and remember things. It also raises your risk of dementia, possibly because it’s bad for your blood vessels. And it definitely raises your risk of stroke, which can damage the brain and cause vascular dementia. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you smoke and want to quit.

Heart Disease

Plaque builds up in your arteries and slows blood flow to your brain and other organs. This is called atherosclerosis. It can make it harder to think clearly and remember things. It also could lead to a heart attack or stroke, which both also raise your chances of dementia. And even if you don’t yet have heart disease, possible causes -- smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure -- make dementia more likely.

High Blood Pressure

Also called hypertension, it raises your risk of memory problems, including dementia, most likely because it damages the tiny blood vessels in your brain. It also can lead to other conditions like stroke that cause dementia. People who control their blood pressure with diet, exercise, and medication seem to be able to slow or prevent this brain decline.

Depression and Anxiety

It’s often harder to concentrate or recall things if you’re anxious or depressed. Plus, you’re also more likely to develop dementia, though scientists don’t yet know exactly why that happens. Talk to your doctor or therapist if anxiety or depression interfere with your enjoyment of normal daily life or you think of harming yourself. Therapy and medication can help.

Head Injury

A hit to the head (traumatic brain injury) can affect short-term memory. You might forget appointments or feel unsure of what you did earlier in the day. Rest, medicine, and medical rehab can help you recover. Repeated hits to your noggin, as in boxing or football, raises your risk for dementia later in life. Get to the hospital if you hit your head and then pass out or have blurry vision, or if you feel dizzy, confused, or nauseous.

Obesity

If your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 in middle age, you have a higher risk for dementia later in life. And extra pounds anytime make heart disease more likely, which also sometimes leads to brain decline and memory problems. You can calculate BMI online with your height and weight. Talk to your doctor about the right weight for you. You may be able to improve yours with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Lack of Exercise

Regular exercise lessens the risk of brain decline, memory problems, and dementia. It also seems to improve brain function in those who already have dementia. You don’t have to go out and run a marathon or take up pole vaulting. Just get out and garden, walk, swim, or even dance for 30 minutes on most days of the week.

Bad Diet

Unhealthy eating can lead to heart disease, which can cause brain issues including memory problems and dementia. That’s why the heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet is good for your brain, too. It stresses whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil, and other healthy fats like avocado, and keeps the red meat to a minimum

Reasons for House Odors

 

Front-Loading Washing Machine

Musty-smelling mold often grows on this type of washer. It can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and skin. It can also lead to allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Leaving the door open between loads can help keep mold at bay. Regularly drying and cleaning the rubber gasket also helps.

Garbage Disposal

Odor-causing bacteria can live in your kitchen sink and drain. More can grow from garbage disposal scraps. Do this once a week to clean: Put 6 ice cubes, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 3 thin lemon slices, and 1 teaspoon of bleach into the disposal. Add 6 more ice cubes and turn it on. When the grinding stops, run cold water for 30 seconds. The ice helps knock food particles loose. Bleach kills bacteria, and lemon slices help with odor.

New Furniture

The sofa or cabinets you just bought might be releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. VOCs are gases -- like formaldehyde and toluene -- that can irritate your nose and throat. They can also cause headaches and dizziness. Some VOCs have been linked to cancer. Open windows to get air flowing if you can. And look for low-VOC products to limit your exposure.

Dirty Carpet

It can catch dust, dirt, and pet dander or pee. Carpeting can also trap mold spores, leaving your home with a musty smell. To ward off odors, vacuum at least 3 times a week with a machine that has a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter. Deep clean your carpets once a year using dry steam cleaning.

Funky Fridge

Spoilage bacteria is a type of bacteria that makes food taste and smell bad. It can grow in low temperatures. Wipe up spills right away using hot, soapy water to keep your fridge fresh. Avoid cleaning products -- they may make your food taste like chemicals. Go through the fridge once a week and toss anything that’s expired. An open box of baking soda can also help with odors.

Wet Towels

If you don't wash them often enough, they'll start to breed bacteria and smell like dirty gym socks. One study found that a type of bacteria called Moraxella osloensis is the main cause of stinky laundry. Wash your towel at least once a week -- more if you live somewhere hot and humid. Spread it out on a towel rack to dry instead of hanging from a hook.

Dead Animal

A faint smell that slowly gets stronger and stays for days or weeks could be a sign that a wild animal has died in your attic, inside a wall, or under your deck. It's also possible they're still alive, and you're smelling their pee or poop.

Stale Sheets

You shed dead skin cells every night while you’re asleep. Both odor-causing bacteria and dust mites love dead skin cells. That's why you should wash your sheets at least every 2 weeks. Try to do it more often when the weather’s hot or if you sweat at night.

Smelly Dishwasher

Food particles could be trapped in the filter. Once a week, take the filter out and scrub it with a soft brush under running water. Wipe up other residue inside the appliance with a sponge. You can use dishwasher cleaner to get it super clean. Or you can put a bowl filled with vinegar in the bottom rack of the empty dishwasher and run a cycle.

Hidden Mold

If you smell mold but can't see it, it could be growing behind drywall or wallpaper, under wood paneling, or in walls near pipes. It also could be under carpeting or ceiling tiles, or inside air ducts. Mold grows where there’s lots of moisture, like under a sink with a leaky pipe or in a poorly ventilated bathroom. It's best to call a professional if you think this is the problem. Trying to fix it yourself could release mold spores.

Sewer Smell In the Basement

This is often caused by a dried-out P-trap in a drain pipe. A P-trap is a section of pipe that normally stays filled with water -- this blocks sewer gas (hydrogen sulfide) from entering your home. Breathing hydrogen sulfide can irritate your eyes and throat, cause shortness of breath, and lead to fatigue, headaches, and dizziness. Pouring water into your floor drain may be enough to fix the problem; if it persists, call a plumber.

Pets

Dealing with poop and pee is part of living with a cat or dog. But there are reasons other than odor to be careful about cleanup. A recent study found that dog urine isn't sterile, or germ-free -- it has several types of bacteria. And both cat and dog poop can carry things like roundworm and hookworm that can spread to humans. Be sure to clean up accidents quickly, scoop poop out of kitty litter every day, and wash your hands after.

Hot Water Heater

If your water smells like rotten eggs, sulfur bacteria is probably the cause. It isn't harmful on its own, but it can make hydrogen sulfide gas. This can irritate your eyes, nose, and throat at high levels. It can also cause nausea and headaches. Your hot water heater is likely the problem if you smell the odor only when you run hot water and not cold. A plumber can replace parts and turn up the temperature to kill bacteria.

Reasons for Brain Fog

 

What Is It?

“Brain fog” isn’t a medical condition. It’s a term used for certain symptoms that can affect your ability to think. You may feel confused or disorganized or find it hard to focus or put your thoughts into words.

Pregnancy

Many women find it’s harder to remember things during pregnancy. Carrying a baby can change your body in lots of ways, and chemicals released to protect and nourish your baby may bring on memory problems.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

This disease affects your central nervous system and can change the way your brain “talks” to the rest of your body. About half the people who have MS have issues with memory, attention, planning, or language. Learning and memory exercises can help, and a therapist can give you new ways to handle the tasks you have trouble with.

Medication

Some kinds of drugs -- over-the-counter and prescribed -- can cause brain fog. If you take medicine and notice that your thinking isn’t as clear as it should be or you suddenly can’t remember things, call your doctor. Be sure to let him know all the medications you take.

Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy -- a treatment for cancer that uses strong drugs -- can lead to what’s sometimes called “chemo brain.” You may have trouble remembering details like names or dates, have a hard time multi-tasking, or take longer to finish things. It usually goes away fairly quickly, but some people can be affected for a long time after treatment.

Menopause

Women may find it harder to learn or remember things when they reach this stage of life. It happens about a year after their last period, usually around age 50. Along with brain fog, they also may have hot flashes -- sudden sweating with a higher heart rate and body temperature -- and other body changes. Hormone supplements and other types of medication may help.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

With this condition, your body and mind are tired for a long time. You may feel confused, forgetful, and unable to focus. There’s no known cure for CFS, but medication, exercise, and talk therapy may help.

Depression

You may not remember things well or be able to think through problems easily. It’s hard to know if this is linked to the loss of energy and motivation that comes with depression, or if depression affects your brain in a way that causes the fog. Treatment for your depression, which includes medication and talk therapy, should help get you back on track.

Sleep

You need sleep to help your brain work the way it should, but too much can make you feel foggy, too. Aim for 7 to 9 hours. To get good rest at bedtime, you may want to avoid caffeine and alcohol after lunch and keep the computer and smartphone out of your bedroom. It also can help to get to bed and wake up at the same time every day.

Lupus

This long-term disease causes your immune system to attack your body, and the symptoms can be different in different cases. About half the people with lupus have problems with memory, confusion, or trouble concentrating. There’s no cure, but medication and talking with a therapist can help.