Insomnia Treatment: It's Not Always "Common Sense"I recently completed CBT for insomnia treatment with a patient. His sleep has improved dramatically over 5 sessions and he’s leaving treatment happy. Those “wins” are what make me so...reactionscomments
Why Patients Don't Try CBT-I: Provider ChallengesIn a recent poll to this community, only 8 percent of you said you have tried cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). This was surprising to us because we frequently...reactionscomments
Self Help Strategies: Expanding Insomnia Treatment OptionsAs I have written before, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with insomnia, including friends...reactionscomments
Understanding Long COVID and InsomniaIf you think COVID-19 changed your sleep, you are not imagining it. Many people who report long COVID symptoms are noticing that their sleep has been affected. A group of...reactionscomments
Visiting Huberman's (Insomnia) LabI admit I have my biases against self-proclaimed health and wellness experts who want to sell me "the new cure" or tell me "the secret your doctor does not want...reactionscomments
Succeeding at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)If you clicked on this article, you probably already know about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I; if not, start here). You have probably already heard that it is a...reactionscomments
“Will Weed Help Me Sleep?” The Research on Cannabis and InsomniaBefore we jump into things it is important to note I am not a prescriber and cannot make recommendations about medication. Please consult your medical care provider before starting any...reactionscomments
Dear Partner: Don't Ruin My Sleep!There are many articles written about how a healthy sleeper can support their partner with insomnia. But what happens when the healthy sleeper suddenly stops sleeping so well? Is there any chance...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Military: Addressing the Causes and EffectsPeople who are connected to the military are especially vulnerable to sleep problems. This includes service members, veterans, and their families. What does the research tell us about insomnia? And what...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: How to Treat Both at OnceI previously wrote about why more people are getting diagnosed with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). The reality of how dangerous COMISA can be is sobering. Fortunately, the right...reactionscomments
COMISA: The Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Double WhammyLately, more people seem to be getting diagnosed with co-occurring insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to 1 study, 30 to 50 percent of people with OSA report...reactionscomments
An Insomniac's Ode to EarplugsI never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in gold. OK, I might be going overboard now. But the...reactionscomments
Weighing the Research on Weighted BlanketsLet me admit from the outset that I have been skeptical of weighted blankets for insomnia. To me, they have seemed like another fad treatment for insomnia, like the herbal teas...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Binaural BeatsRecently, I have been fielding questions from providers and patients alike about the treatment of insomnia with binaural beats. “Binaural beats” or “BBs” was a new term to me, so...reactionscomments
My 5 AM RitualLately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several months of blissfully consistent sleep, my brain has...reactionscomments
Insomnia Treatment for Every ScheduleThe most highly recommended treatment for insomnia disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). While it is highly effective, it can be hard to access. It can be challenging...reactionscomments
Another Sleep Blip: How I Jinxed MyselfA few days ago, I wrote an enlightened piece about "sleep blips." (You can read it: Coping with Sleep Blips) I talked about how I understand sleep blips as natural reactions...reactionscomments
Coping With 'Sleep Blips'Tracy Hannigan’s recent blog post on “sleep blips” resonated with me. Once you’ve struggled with insomnia, you’re always on high alert for the next bout of poor sleep. Having a...reactionscomments
Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia: A Newer Treatment OptionIf you’ve been struggling with insomnia for a while, you’ve probably come across cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBTI) as a gold-standard treatment. But have you ever heard of brief behavioral...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for KidsNo one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under the bed. All of those strange nighttime noises are...reactionscomments
