Life Kit Anxious Thoughts? 5 Tips To Help You Sleep
Mar 26, 2020
Drew Gatti, a woman in her late 20s who has faced insomnia since her teens, shares her journey with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). The discussion highlights the psychological toll insomnia takes, leading to anxiety and despair. Listeners learn practical strategies like sleep logging and managing anxious thoughts for better sleep. Gatti emphasizes the importance of a calming sleep environment and explores relaxation techniques, all aimed at transforming sleepless nights into restful slumber.
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Drew's Insomnia Struggle
- Drew Gatti struggled with insomnia since she was 15, feeling constantly anxious and on edge.
- One day, her insomnia prevented her from flying to visit her sister, which prompted her to seek help.
Log Your Sleep
- Log your sleep to understand your sleep patterns better.
- This helps identify the gap between perceived sleeplessness and actual sleep time.
Challenge Negative Thoughts
- Challenge catastrophizing thoughts by writing them down and replacing them with more realistic ones.
- This reframes negative thought patterns and reduces sleep-related anxiety.