Why alcohol does not improve sleep and is not a solution for insomnia

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If you drink alcohol at night to help you sleep, there are some things you should know. Not only does relying on alcohol to help you sleep increase your risk of alcohol dependence, but alcohol actually reduces sleep quality.<br /><br />Alcohol can make it easier to fall asleep, but it has a negative effect on sleep quality. In other words, alcohol actually makes your sleep worse. A far more appropriate long-term solution to insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).<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=youtube022719<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 536 views February 27, 2019 8:00 am

If you drink alcohol at night to help you sleep, there are some things you should know. Not only does relying on alcohol to help you sleep increase your risk of alcohol dependence, but alcohol actually reduces sleep quality.

Alcohol can make it easier to fall asleep, but it has a negative effect on sleep quality. In other words, alcohol actually makes your sleep worse. A far more appropriate long-term solution to insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

▶ 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=youtube022719

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