Sleep Issues
Sleep problems unfortunately are very common. Nearly 1/3 of the US population complains of insomnia and 9-15% of adults have ongoing sleep problems. Sleep problems can be so frustrating and lead to day-time sleepiness, irritability, and worsen anxiety.
Sleep problems are a common symptom in depression, PTSD, and anxiety. When the sleep problem occurs with another psychological issue, it might resolve once you get treatment for that issue.
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People treat sleeping problems with a variety of approaches including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, therapy, and dietary changes (e.g., limiting caffein after 3pm). Some of these interventions work for some people.
Treating Insomnia
Therapy designed specifically to address insomnia - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) - is usually very helpful. In fact, 70-80% of clients with primary insomnia report improvements in sleep.
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Treatment
CBT-I is a short, structured approach to improving sleep. It is designed as 8 therapy sessions that focus on restructuring thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to sleep and changing sleeping behaviors to improve sleep quality. The approach is based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy principles.
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If you are having sleeping problems, this therapy is worth a try.
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