The difference between fatigue, tiredness, and sleepiness

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Many people with chronic insomnia confuse fatigue and tiredness with sleepiness. In fact, even healthy sleepers use the words interchangeably! <br /><br />It's remarkably easy to mistake fatigue for sleepiness (I've done it myself!) however it's important to recognize the difference because if you go to bed when you are fatigued rather than sleepy, you will likely find it hard to sleep and this can perpetuate your insomnia. <br /><br />Sleep education is a key component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) — the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I can help you identify cues for sleepiness so you only go to bed when the likelihood of sleep is high.<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching services that give people with insomnia all the skills and support they need to enjoy better sleep for the rest of their lives. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for people with insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube030819<br /><br />You can also find me here:<br /><br />Website: https://insomniacoach.com<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/<br /><br />All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other licensed healthcare provider. All content is provided as is, and without warranties.<br /><br />#insomnia<br />#sleep

Insomnia Coach 4.3K views March 8, 2019 8:00 am

Many people with chronic insomnia confuse fatigue and tiredness with sleepiness. In fact, even healthy sleepers use the words interchangeably!

It’s remarkably easy to mistake fatigue for sleepiness (I’ve done it myself!) however it’s important to recognize the difference because if you go to bed when you are fatigued rather than sleepy, you will likely find it hard to sleep and this can perpetuate your insomnia.

Sleep education is a key component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) — the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I can help you identify cues for sleepiness so you only go to bed when the likelihood of sleep is high.

▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1

My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching services that give people with insomnia all the skills and support they need to enjoy better sleep for the rest of their lives. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for people with insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube030819

You can also find me here:

Website: https://insomniacoach.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach
Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/

All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or medical treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other licensed healthcare provider. All content is provided as is, and without warranties.

#insomnia
#sleep