Why People Don't Try CBT-I: Barriers to TreatmentIn a recent poll, only 8 percent of you responded that you have tried cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). This was...reactionscomments
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...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)...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
