Big day tomorrow? Don't go to bed early (sorry mom, you were wrong on this one)!

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A common behavior that can perpetuate insomnia is going to bed before you are sleepy enough for sleep. Unfortunately, it's all too easy to go to bed before we feel sleepy when we are desperate for more sleep, or if we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow.<br /><br />When we go to bed before we are sleepy enough for sleep, we increase the likelihood that we will find it harder to fall asleep. This can trigger sleep-related worry and anxiety, and make sleep even more difficult. As sleep becomes more difficult, we might be tempted to implement more behaviors in an attempt to compensate for lost sleep — but these can make insomnia even worse.<br /><br />So, if you have a big day ahead of you, don't go to bed early! Instead, wait until you feel sleepy — then go to bed. Your body is remarkably capable of compensating for a night of poor sleep by itself, as long as you allow it to do so!<br /><br />Addressing unhelpful sleep-related thoughts and behaviors is a core component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) — and this is one reason why it is the best long-term solution for insomnia.<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=youtube031219<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 1K views March 12, 2019 7:00 am

A common behavior that can perpetuate insomnia is going to bed before you are sleepy enough for sleep. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to go to bed before we feel sleepy when we are desperate for more sleep, or if we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow.

When we go to bed before we are sleepy enough for sleep, we increase the likelihood that we will find it harder to fall asleep. This can trigger sleep-related worry and anxiety, and make sleep even more difficult. As sleep becomes more difficult, we might be tempted to implement more behaviors in an attempt to compensate for lost sleep — but these can make insomnia even worse.

So, if you have a big day ahead of you, don’t go to bed early! Instead, wait until you feel sleepy — then go to bed. Your body is remarkably capable of compensating for a night of poor sleep by itself, as long as you allow it to do so!

Addressing unhelpful sleep-related thoughts and behaviors is a core component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) — and this is one reason why it is the best long-term solution for insomnia.

▶ 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=youtube031219

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