Better sleep
Good sleep is crucial for both physical and mental health. Nevertheless, many people struggle to fall asleep, wake up repeatedly during the night, or wake up too early in the morning. Sleep problems can have many causes, but stress, worries, and poor sleep habits often play an important role.
Research shows that psychological treatment, especially cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), is the most effective long-term treatment for sleep problems – more effective than sleeping pills in the long run.
Common sleep problems
- Difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset difficulties)
- Repeated awakenings during the night
- Waking up too early in the morning
- Feeling unrested after sleep
- Worries about sleeping
- Irregular sleep pattern
- Daytime sleepiness and impaired function
When should you contact a psychologist?
- Sleep problems have lasted more than a few weeks
- Poor sleep affects mood, energy, and daytime functioning
- You have developed anxiety or worry related to sleep
- You use sleeping medication regularly and want to stop
- You have tried sleep hygiene measures without sufficient effect
Treatment
A psychologist at Eyr can help you with evidence-based methods for better sleep. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) includes sleep restriction, stimulus control, and techniques for managing worry thoughts that keep you awake. You will learn to establish good sleep habits and break unfortunate patterns that maintain sleep problems.
