Do you have problems switching off at night and falling asleep?
Suffer from anxiety and worry which stops you sleeping?
Do you believe that you are an Insomniac?
If you are anxious and are experiencing difficulties with sleep, a course of CBT-I coaching sessions will teach you how to relax and how to sleep soundly every night. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based approach that helps people develop healthier, more sustainable sleep patterns. The program typically involves 4–8 weekly sessions of 50 minutes each. Sessions include sleep coaching using CBT, self-hypnosis suggestions, progressive relaxation and breathing techniques together with sleep hygiene—a set of “going to bed rules” which are tailored to work for you.
You cannot be relaxed and anxious at the same time! The two states are mutually exclusive!
How common is insomnia among adults? Here are the facts and figures for adults in the US according to The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Chronic Insomnia: 10% to 12% of adults are diagnosed with chronic insomnia disorder (occuring at least 3 times a week for 3 months or longer). Chronic insomnia increases the risk of developing or worsening depression, anxiety, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues.
Acute Short Term Insomnia: 30% of adults experience short term or acute insomnia symptoms.
Overall Sleep Deprivation: Roughly 30% to 35% of U.S. adults average fewer than the recommended 7 hours of sleep per night.
Chronic insomnia can have a negative impact on your health, increasing your risk of depression and high blood pressure. It also can lower your quality of life. Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Chronic insomnia can have a negative impact on your health, increasing your risk of depression and high blood pressure. It also can lower your quality of life. Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Insomnia also can keep you from performing your best at school or work. One study estimated that an employee with insomnia loses about eight days of work performance each year. For the entire U.S. workforce, this adds up to an estimated $127 billion in lost work performance due to insomnia each year.