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The Anxiety of Sleeping in a New Place: Why Your Body Won't Let Go | The Healing Practice
Have you ever woken up in a hotel or at a friend's house with your heart racing, unable to recognize the ceiling above you? This episode of The Healing Practice explores the 'first-night effect,' a biological phenomenon where one hemisphere of your brain stays alert to scan for danger in unfamiliar environments. Host Tia Monroe explains why your body won't let go when you sleep in a new place, revealing that this anxiety is not a personal failure or a sign of brokenness, but an evolutionary survival mechanism designed to keep you safe from potential threats. For anyone who struggles with…
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