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
Painsomnia Sleep Solutions: Finding ReliefIt is a cool evening; there is a certain crispness to the air, and I love it when it is so cold...reactionscomments
Post-Traumatic Sleep Hygiene"Trauma survivors often don't need what the rest of the world considers 'good' sleep hygiene. We need what I call post-traumatic sleep...reactionscomments
The Early Bird Gets...Tired? Tips for Coping with Waking Up Too EarlyWe've all heard the saying "The early bird gets the worm." But what about the rest who wake up too early –...reactionscomments
Tis the Season to be Stressed and SleeplessThe fall and winter seasons are often stressful times. We are dealing with less sunshine each day, and that bothers anyone with...reactionscomments
When Failed Treatments Trigger an Insomnia FlairPsoriasis is such a tough condition to manage, it is truly unpredictable and has so many faces. Things can change on the...reactionscomments
Let’s Not Throw Around the Word “Cure” When It Comes to InsomniaYou know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies...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
Sleepy Sleepy ChristmasThe end of the year is here. It's Christmas and holiday time. A time for rest and connecting with family and friends...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Lulling My Racing Thoughts To SleepI’ve written several articles about living with anxiety and how it impacts my insomnia. Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s been 1 thing...reactions3comments
Is Adequate Sleep During the Holidays Possible?Who doesn't lose a little sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? These are times of social gatherings, celebrations of faith, and...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Has Taught Me About Being GratefulPerhaps I was too grumpy at the time to try this concept, but looking back at my former life with insomnia, I...reactions2comments
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
My Ideal Sleep SpaceI think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful...reactions4comments
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
Prepare Now for Sleeplessness Following the Time ChangeIt’s right around the corner: the change from daylight saving time to standard time. Theoretically, we “gain” an hour of sleep after...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
