Insomnia & CBT-I
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The 3 Types of Insomnia (and Why the Treatment Differs for Each)
Not all insomnia is the same. Learn the three distinct types — sleep onset, sleep maintenance, and early morning awakening — and why each requires a different…
Read →The Complete CBT-I Guide: Fix Insomnia Without Medication
CBT-I has a higher long-term success rate than sleeping pills, with no side effects and no dependency. This is the evidence-based 6-step program that sleep…
Read →Can't Sleep Because You're Anxious About Not Sleeping? Here's the Fix
Sleep anxiety creates a vicious cycle: you worry about not sleeping, which keeps you awake, which increases worry. CBT-I techniques can break this cycle.
Read →A Practical Guide to Sleeping When Anxiety Won't Let You
Trying harder to sleep when anxious only makes things worse. Learn the science-backed CBT-I techniques — from paradoxical intention to worry time — that…
Read →Common Sleep Disorders: When Bad Sleep Isn't Just Bad Habits
Not all sleep problems are lifestyle issues. Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs, and narcolepsy require different approaches. Know when to see a doctor.
Read →Sleep Paralysis: What Causes It and Why It's Not Dangerous
Waking up unable to move is terrifying — but it is actually a sign your sleep system is working correctly. Here is the neuroscience behind sleep paralysis and…
Read →PTSD and Sleep: Breaking the Nighttime Trauma Cycle
PTSD disrupts REM sleep in a specific and measurable way — it's the reason nightmares keep recurring with the same themes rather than fading over time.…
Read →REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: When Acting Out Dreams Is Dangerous
People with RBD physically act out their dreams — punching, kicking, and shouting in their sleep. Learn the causes, symptoms, and what RBD means for your…
Read →REM Rebound: Why You Dream So Intensely After Bad Sleep
One bad night means your brain chases REM for the next three nights. REM rebound explains why nightmares, vivid dreams, and grogginess follow sleep deprivation…
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