Sleep and Magical ThinkingIf there was one magical fix for insomnia, we'd know about it already. Forums like this one wouldn't be needed, and nobody...reactionscomments
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
The 3 Ps of Insomnia: How 1 Bad Night Turns Into 100If you suffer with chronic insomnia, you may be able to pinpoint when it started. Maybe it began around the time you...reactionscomments
Why Can I Sleep on My Couch, But Not in My Bed?There’s a joke about insomnia that I can relate to: Insomniacs don’t really have trouble sleeping. They can sleep almost anywhere – on...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...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
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...reactionscomments
Sleep Restriction and Sleep Drive: What Is It?Many people panic over the idea of doing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) because of a component of the treatment called...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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 -...reactions6comments
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
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Z Drugs and InsomniaGetting enough sleep is crucial to your overall health. But many people have periods when they struggle to fall asleep or stay...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
