SLEEP SUCCESS® BLOG
Written by: Meredith Louden
If you’ve been thinking about trying CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) but aren’t quite sure whether it’s the right fit for you, this post will help you make a confident decision.
CBT-I is often called the “gold standard” treatment for insomnia in the traditional medical world. But ...
Do you constantly think about your sleep?
Analyzing it.
Tracking it.
Worrying about how many hours you’ll get.
Replaying how badly you slept last night.
If this sounds familiar, you’re likely dealing with sleep anxiety — and ironically, that anxiety may be the exact thing keeping you stuck in the ...
Do you keep waking up between 2 AM and 4 AM and struggle to fall back asleep?
You fall asleep fine at bedtime… but then you’re suddenly wide awake in the middle of the night — staring at the ceiling, checking the clock, feeling frustrated.
If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with Sleep Mai...
You’re exhausted.
Your body feels heavy. Your eyes are tired.
But the second your head hits the pillow… your brain turns on.
If it regularly takes you an hour (or more) to fall asleep, you may be dealing with sleep onset insomnia — a type of insomnia where falling asleep at the beginning of the n...
Have you ever laid in bed convinced you were awake all night… only to function somewhat normally the next day?
Or maybe you’ve even considered doing a sleep study just to prove that you’re “not sleeping at all.”
Here’s the surprising truth:
It’s completely possible for your body to be asleep whil...
If you’ve tried sleep restriction therapy for insomnia and ended up more stressed about sleep than before — or if you’re considering it but something about the strict rules feels overwhelming — you’re not alone.
Sleep restriction is often recommended as part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Inso...