What To Do When You Suffer From Insomnia

Whether you have a hard time falling asleep or wake up at night and cannot go back to sleep, insomnia is devastating and negatively impacts many areas of functioning and wellbeing. In this video I outline the three step approach I take with my psychotherapy clients suffering from insomnia. Full of practical insights and suggestions, this video will help you gain a deeper understanding, determine next steps, get additional resources, and feel more hopeful that there is a solution. Get the book here: The Sleep Solution by Chris Winter, M.D.: https://amzn.to/3f9q49L ************ Sleep Apnea: https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of... Sleep Hygiene: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/me... Free CBTI-I app: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile... Sleepiness vs. fatigue / exhaustion: https://www.verywellhealth.com/sleepi... Yoga Nidra for Sleep: https://insighttimer.com/jenniferpier... - - - - - - - - - ▶ Please subscribe to my channel for free yoga, mindfulness, and emotional freedom tools and skills 🙏 New videos about managing difficult emotions, finding emotional freedom, and communicating more effectively weekly – don’t miss any:    / @katjacahoon   Looking for help? https://www.psychologytoday.com/ lists mental health professionals in your area. https://www.nami.org/help offers crisis support (text / phone) - - - - - - - - - Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific and/or personal mental health advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments and question does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you have your own mental health provider or are looking for a provider, these videos can help prepare you for discussions with your provider. No information in this video should be relied upon to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease or condition. The information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and disclaimer 00:42 One in four Americans suffer from insomnia 00:58 Step 1: Check on and address medical conditions (sleep apnea and others) 02:21 Good sleep hygiene, including reducing blue light 03:52 Three daily habits for good sleep 05:20 Step 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) 07:43 Sleep Restriction / Deliberate sleep deprivation 09:20 Differentiate between sleepiness and fatigue 10:10 Develop a positive mindset and relaxation techniques 11:08 Step 3: Address underlying anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic attacks 12:18 Don’t give up – there is a solution