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Question: Has anyone tried Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia?Has anyone tried this for insomnia and has it worked? I've had issues with falling asleep for about 3 months now and its driving me nuts, i tried sleep aids, xanax, etc and all the recommended methods for trying to sleep (diet, exercise, relaxation, herbal supp., etc), i have been a bit better for the last 3 weeks and sleeping more normally, with a few nights mixed in of no sleep. I get so much anxiety at night and then cannot sleep. Anyways, i have an appointment for CBT next week and was wondering if people have had positive experiences with it?
Answer: My personal experience was very positive for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Although my inital reason, along with being recommended by my psychiatrist, was depression, I found myself being helped in many areas in my life, including sleep. One of the biggest things I walked away with from CBT was that I learned how to change the way I was feeling by changing the way I was thinking. This influenced many areas of my life, including sleep. How so you ask? Well, I don't complain or worry anymore now. When I do tend to worry from time to time, I tend to limit my worrying to just 30 minutes now. I have developed a sense of balance in my life. Past 6:00 p.m., it is now evening and the day is gone. My day is now the past and my future is not here yet. This mindset helps me get ready for bed more than anything else. Now I sleep 6-8 hours every night. I go to sleep at the same time and wake up at the same time as well.
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