does sleeping help you release stress?

Question

does it?

Answer 1

Get enough sleep: Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your stress because it may cause you to think irrationally. See Helpguide's Getting the sleep you need
Connect with others: Develop a support system and share your feelings. Perhaps a friend, family member, teacher, clergy person or counselor can help you see your problem in a different light. Talking with someone else can help clear your mind of confusion so that you can focus on problem solving.
Exercise regularly: Find at least 30 minutes, three times per week to do something physical. Nothing beats aerobic exercise to dissipate the excess energy. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. During times of high stress, choose things you like to do. It also is beneficial to have a variety of exercise outlets. Be physically fit in ways appropriate for your age, rather than being sedentary.
Eat a balanced, nutritious diet: Be mindful of what you put in your body. Healthy eating fuels your mind, as well as your body. Take time to eat breakfast in the morning, it will help keep you going throughout the day. Eating several balanced, nutritious meals throughout the day will give you the energy to think rationally and clearly. Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress. See Helpguide's Healthy Diet / Healthy Eating.
Reduce caffeine and sugar: Avoid consuming too much caffeine and sugar. In excessive amounts, the temporary "highs" they provide often end in fatigue or a "crash" later. You’ll feel more relaxed, less jittery or nervous, and you’ll sleep better. In addition, you’ll have more energy, less heartburn and fewer muscle aches.
Don’t self-medicate with alcohol or drugs: While consuming alcohol or drugs may appear to alleviate stress, it is only temporary. When sober, the problems and stress will still be there. Don’t mask the issue at hand; deal with it head on and with a clear mind.
Do something for yourself everyday: Take time out from the hustle and bustle of life for leisure time. Too much work is actually inefficient and can lead to burnout. Recognize when you are most stressed and allow yourself some reasonable breaks. When things feel especially difficult, take a walk or change your scenery. Most importantly, have fun. Do things that make you happy.
http://helpguide.org/mental/stress
Best wishes and good luck

Answer 2

If it's a stress where you're just angry or upset then yes it would help release it. If it's your house in foreclosure then It doesn't help "release" it but like tudl38 said more sleep does make a difference & helps your body. Now get off the computer & go relax.

Answer 3

Different answers for different people. I like sports or shooting guns. Find a hobby and when you feel stressed, even if you cannot break off and go do it, sometimes just the remembered thought of it is enough to bring down the stress. Some people exercise, some read, some have sex, some act, some do..whatever. That's the key. Find what you like to do and when you feel too much stress, go do it.

Answer 4

It can, if you get to the dream phase of sleep a few times within the sleep period.
It can increase stress though too, if it is being used as a way to get away from the things you don't know how to deal with, because, you don't learn how to manage them, instead, you develop a habit of running from the problem and end up feeling worse, which makes you want to sleep more, on and on.

Answer 5

Yes, especially deep sleeping. If you are stressed out then devote 4 extra hours to sleep (minimum 8 hours). Have the temp on cool, but not cold, and make sure it is dark, even when you wake up. After you wake up, rest in bed for anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.
It helps a lot!

Answer 6

In short, yes.

Getting a full night's sleep every night will improve energy, help mental acuity, and decrease stress.

However, some people are more prone to be stressed than others, so your results may vary.

To decrease stress further, you may wish to try some good old fashion pharmaceuticals, voodoo, slapping the idiots who give you stress, or two full boxes of delicious custom made chocolates.

Answer 7

It does as it recharges your batteries, but sleep has to be combined with a healthy diet and exercise. All three together will help your stress levels.

Answer 8

Not necessarily, but it has been proven that those who get more sleep are less likely to be stressed. So, I guess the answer to your question is kind of.

Answer 9

Yes. It gives your body a chance to repair and recharge, as well as your mind. I recommend at least 8 hours of sleep nightly.

Answer 10

Ya it does.Ur whole body n mind relax when u sleep as blood circulates.