The problem with supplements for chronic insomnia (and why they aren’t a long-term solution)

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There is very little evidence to support the effectiveness of any kind of supplement for chronic insomnia — and taking a supplement can actually make insomnia worse rather than better.<br /><br />Whenever we take a supplement for insomnia, we can easily believe that any sleep we get after taking that supplement came from the supplement rather than our body's own natural ability to sleep.<br /><br />This is fine for the short-term, since — after all — you are getting sleep! However, since a supplement cannot address the root cause and perpetuating factors of chronic insomnia, as soon as sleep issues return, it leaves you scrambling for a new supplement and some other new crutch that you think will be able to generate sleep for you. This leads to more worry and anxiety and perpetuates insomnia.<br /><br />Related videos:<br /><br />Four important questions for everyone with chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nheh3_fHFr8<br /><br />Why CBT-I is so effective when worry, anxiety, and a racing mind are fueling your chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FooE0_XW4_c<br /><br />Instead of looking for a new supplement or magic pill for insomnia, I encourage everyone with chronic insomnia to look into cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).<br /><br />CBT-I has overwhelming evidence to support its long-term effectiveness and is the gold standard for treating chronic insomnia. CBT-I techniques tackle the root causes of insomnia and prevent sleep-related thoughts and behaviors from feeding your insomnia.<br /><br />Related videos:<br /><br />Why it's important to implement CBT-I techniques sooner rather than later when living with insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drhpy_dyi1I<br /><br />Every time you feed your insomnia, you make your insomnia more powerful and more demanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Iwdk6TTxQ<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don't miss any videos): 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=youtube072219<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

The problem with supplements for chronic insomnia (and why they aren't a long-term solution)

Insomnia Coach 3.1K views July 22, 2019 5:30 pm

There is very little evidence to support the effectiveness of any kind of supplement for chronic insomnia — and taking a supplement can actually make insomnia worse rather than better.

Whenever we take a supplement for insomnia, we can easily believe that any sleep we get after taking that supplement came from the supplement rather than our body’s own natural ability to sleep.

This is fine for the short-term, since — after all — you are getting sleep! However, since a supplement cannot address the root cause and perpetuating factors of chronic insomnia, as soon as sleep issues return, it leaves you scrambling for a new supplement and some other new crutch that you think will be able to generate sleep for you. This leads to more worry and anxiety and perpetuates insomnia.

Related videos:

Four important questions for everyone with chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nheh3_fHFr8

Why CBT-I is so effective when worry, anxiety, and a racing mind are fueling your chronic insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FooE0_XW4_c

Instead of looking for a new supplement or magic pill for insomnia, I encourage everyone with chronic insomnia to look into cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

CBT-I has overwhelming evidence to support its long-term effectiveness and is the gold standard for treating chronic insomnia. CBT-I techniques tackle the root causes of insomnia and prevent sleep-related thoughts and behaviors from feeding your insomnia.

Related videos:

Why it’s important to implement CBT-I techniques sooner rather than later when living with insomnia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drhpy_dyi1I

Every time you feed your insomnia, you make your insomnia more powerful and more demanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Iwdk6TTxQ

▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don’t miss any videos): 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=youtube072219

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