Medication Prescribing Patterns: What Is Your Experience?Many of my clients come to me because they are not happy with the side effects of their sleeping medicines. Also, they may not want to take them on principle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) Affecting Your Sleep?Sleep is an important part of your overall health. Sleep keeps your brain at peak performance and helps regulate mood. Getting too little sleep or low-quality sleep raises your risk...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Early Waking Insomnia: Up With the Chorus and Rather Not Be?Some people are night owls and some people are early birds. Everything from mammals to mosquitos and even rice has their own "switch on" and "switch off" times. These circadian...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Restriction Therapy for InsomniaSleep restriction therapy (SRT) is a treatment that can help people with insomnia. Insomnia is when a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Having insomnia can leave you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are Screens a Double-Edged Sword?Everywhere you look, you can find doctors, therapists, coaches, parents, teachers, and even the National Sleep Foundation talking about how you should not look at screens at night. Recommendations vary:...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia Versus Delayed Sleep Phase DisorderAs a sleep therapist, I sometimes come across people who seek my help with insomnia - but after a closer look - they do not have insomnia. They could have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep and ADHD: A 2-Way Street People Would Rather Not WalkAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is associated with sleep challenges like delayed phase syndrome, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder. It is also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Anxiety Disorder's Relationship With InsomniaIt is common to have the occasional bad night of sleep. But insomnia is far more challenging than that. Insomnia means that you have problems sleeping at least 3 times...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing PTSD and Insomnia With CBT-IPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that people can experience after a traumatic event such as an assault, a natural disaster, or a car accident. It can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Relationship Between Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and InsomniaGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects about 20 percent of the population. People with GERD regularly experience heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest area. It is caused by...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Digital Addiction and How It Is Influencing Your InsomniaThe influence of technology on our sleep has become a hot topic. From adults answering work emails to teens scrolling through social media late into the night, the effects of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Relationship Between Blue Light and Sleep?In our modern, technology-driven world, screens are integral to our daily lives. Whether working on a computer, scrolling through social media on the phone, playing video games, or watching TV...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treating Insomnia Through Brain HackingInsomnia can make falling asleep or staying asleep hard. Not getting enough sleep can cause many health problems. Bad sleep can also affect your mental health. Usually, behavioral therapy and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Disorders and InsomniaInsomnia is comorbid with mental health issues. This means that people often have both at the same time. Doctors think sleep issues can cause mental illness and vice versa. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Heart Health: What's the Connection?If you have insomnia, you know poor-quality sleep or lack of sleep can make it harder to function the next day. But did you know that long-term (chronic) insomnia can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With Insomnia and Tracking Your Sleep: Does it Work?If you have sleeping difficulty, then it probably goes without saying that you have tried apps and trackers to understand your sleep better. As technology develops, these gadgets and apps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments