A Strict Buffer Zone Can Wake You UpMost people with insomnia are aware of the general guidance to reduce stimulation in the evening before bedtime. There are lots of "Don't" lists on the internet about bright light...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Being Awake at Night Might Not Be So Bad...A lot of people with insomnia get upset by being awake at night. One of the key components of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is actually to use that time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Jolted Awake Just As You Fall Asleep?One very common experience that my clients share with me is the very frustrating experience of becoming sleepy, going to bed, and after finally beginning to drift to sleep...they are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can't Fall Asleep Easily? Here Are 2 Reasons Why That Might Be!Falling asleep is a very common problem for people with insomnia. In my experience as a therapist, there are 2 main overarching reasons as to why "sleep initiation" can be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When I Wake Up at Night and Can't Sleep...This Is What I doMy particular version of sleeplessness, even after recovering from insomnia, is waking in the night with a busy brain. I discussed a visualization mantra type technique I like to use...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Is Sleep Hygiene So Easy, But So Hard?When you think you have all the answers to how you get ready for bed, wake up, etc...how do you handle insomnia with great sleep hygiene? We would love...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hot Tip for a Hot BathWe hear it from our doctors. We read it on the internet. And, our parents and grandparents have always told us that a hot bath can work wonders for our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Buffering Your Sleep With a Buffer ZoneA buffer zone period is a period of time before going to sleep where it can be helpful to some to reduce bright light and reduce the risks of running...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercise for Better SleepSleep tips sheets often include a suggestion to get more exercise. Why is that? Physical activity can help to build something called sleep drive. Sleep drive is part of what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sleep Hygiene and My RoutinesDo you follow your same sleep routine every night? Do you know what sleep hygiene is? In this video, I talk about what I do before I go to bed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Quieting a Busy Mind - A 'Brain Dumping' TechniqueOne thing that helped me enormously when I had insomnia (and which still helps me now) is what I call a "brain dumping" technique. I used to wake up in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting off the Midnight Hamster Wheel of ThoughtsWhen I had insomnia, my problem was waking in the night and finding my mind spinning like a hamster on a hamster wheel. My thoughts would go around and around...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping Through the Silly SeasonInsomnia is a bugger of a thing all year long, but when the holiday madness starts to settle around me, it can play havoc with my carefully constructed routine. Wining...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
