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The Importance of Mindset in Overcoming Sleep Anxiety and Insomnia

We already know that negative and worrying thoughts can disrupt our sleep and fuel the vicious cycle of sleep anxiety. We’ve discussed it many times, … Read more »

Categories: Sleep Anxiety, About Sleep Anxiety, Insomnia + Anxiety, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

What Worries You Most About Not Sleeping?

What worries you most about not sleeping? When I had insomnia, I worried about the aftereffects of not getting enough sleep. That makes sense. After … Read more »

More About the Paradox of Insomnia and the Snowball Effect of Anxiety

While I have mentioned the paradox of insomnia too many times to count, this article is meant to go into more details on what this … Read more »

Insomnia Relapses – Why They Occur and What to Do About Them

Many people who contact me want to know if relapses – experiencing worse insomnia after a period of improvement – are normal. They also want … Read more »

Sleep Anxiety – What You Need to Know to Get Rid of It For Good

What is sleep anxiety? Simply, it is the fear and worry generated by your own insomnia that, in turn, causes you to stay awake even … Read more »

The Insomnia Anxiety Connection – Are Symptoms of Anxiety to Blame?

The Insomnia Anxiety connection is a strong one, though it can be subtle and sometimes even hidden from the insomniac’s conscious mind. But if overcoming … Read more »

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