Dreamless Nights? What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You

When the sandman skips your house, your brain pays a hidden price.
Dreamless Nights? What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You
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Celeste was an athletic young woman, active and engaged in a busy and at times stressful professional life. When the day was done, she slept like a log. However, she rarely dreamed.

While competent at her job, she started to feel increasingly numb when work became more stressful. At times, she might find it tough to relate to others, or would feel like life was on a conveyor belt—happening around her while she rode along—a somewhat detached observer. I wish I could have told Celeste in the past what I’m about to share with you now.

Robert Backer
Robert Backer
Ph.D.
Robert Backer, Ph.D., is a psychologist, neuroscientist, academic researcher, and consultant. His work has spanned multiple institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Columbia, Yale, NYU, and the NIH. His background encompasses clinical psychology and health care, as well as social, cognitive, and organizational psychology. He also enjoys classical Eastern and Western art, meditation, and exploring human potential.