You learned a little about insomnia in the sleep module.
You may remember that most people have insomnia because of poor sleep habits such as spending too much time in bed, napping during the day or not having a regular bedtime and wake time.
A person may also have negative thoughts about sleep, such as "I will never be able to fall asleep tonight". These kinds of thoughts keep them from being able to settle to sleep easily.
Insomnia is usually a learned habit. This means that many people with insomnia have learned to associate their bedroom with tension, anxiety, and worries about falling asleep.
In this module, you will learn six approaches that help with insomnia:
- a wind-down routine
- sleep restriction
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sleep training
- relaxation
- a positive wake-up plan
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scheduling specific “worrying time” during the day
