# Sleep, Stress, and the Nervous System
> Why stress wrecks sleep, how the nervous system gets stuck in overdrive, and how acupuncture helps it settle. Written by a licensed acupuncturist practising in NYC's Financial District, Downtown Manhattan.

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- URL: https://blueirisacup.com/journal/sleep-stress-and-the-nervous-system/
- Updated: 2026-07-13T12:51:15+00:00

## About this page
Why stress wrecks sleep, how the nervous system gets stuck in overdrive, and how acupuncture helps it settle. Written by a licensed acupuncturist practising in NYC's Financial District, Downtown Manhattan.

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