Have you ever had to force yourself to go to sleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and find yourself lying in bed for hours and hours? Maybe you just couldn’t avoid bringing up a difficult conversation with your partner at bedtime? Why not use naps, meals, caffeine intake, and even spiritual practices to help you sleep better? People who usually suffer from insomnia tend to have created poor sleep habits due to depression, anxiety, lack of activity, or certain medications. This sleep disorder is most common in adults and thanks to different studies conducted in different countries around the world, we have found that 30% of the population suffers from it. But how can we treat it? In this episode, Dr. Carmen Roman talks about all these things and more. Offering us a simple definition of insomnia, and shares some helpful ideas for optimal sleep hygiene. If you’re struggling with getting to sleep at night or staying asleep, you’ll find better ways to get rest that don’t involve medicine or alcohol. Dr. Carmen lays it all out here. What you will learn in this episode:
Ways you can improve the quantity and quality of your sleep
Insomnia defined
What are the symptoms?
Identifying some common causes of insomnia
Simple ways help yourself get to sleep more EASILY
Why falling asleep with the TV on may not be a good idea
How to rest with a light on
The effects of trauma on sleep deprivation
A great investment for dealing with trauma
The Consequences of insomnia
Tips for optimal sleep hygiene (including thoughts on napping, caffeine, meals, exercise, and more)
Arranging your environment for better sleep
Thoughts on having conversations at night
Other helpful night time activities
Ways to cope with anxiety
The #1 mistake people make when they can’t sleep
The use of faith and spiritual practices as sleep aids
How to navigate work shifts and their effects on your sleep
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