17) “To die, to sleep – perchance to dream – ay and there’s the rub for in this sleep of death what dreams may come” Hamlet. William Shakespeare.
A series of short introductions to Mental Health issues by Peter Thompson Dip. Couns. MNCPS(Acc) 17) “To die, to sleep – perchance to dream – ay and there’s the rub for in this sleep of death what dreams may come” Hamlet. William Shakespeare. Sleep when taken naturally and without stimulation can be the most rewarding act the mind and body can receive. As we get older the occasional nap in the day becomes a regular visit. It recharges the mind, body and spirit. Yet for many it can become illusive and distracting. We can find ourselves chasing sleep, which basically means we lie awake telling our mind to shut up and fail to find the sleep we crave. Some have lifestyle choices that they live with. Drinking be it socially or addictively can and often, will rob us of a worthwhile sleep pattern. Giving us he “Sleep but not the dream” as Crowded house once said. However, the most popular source of sleep...