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Stop Struggling with Insomnia with Dr Martin Reed

Therapy in a Nutshell

CHAPTER

Understanding Sleepiness and the Sleep Drive

This chapter examines the relationship between sleepiness and the sleep drive, drawing parallels to hunger as both build over time. It also explores psychological factors affecting sleepiness, illustrating how our primal instincts prioritize alertness in the presence of perceived threats.

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