What is CBT for insomnia, and what would it ask of me?
What CBT for insomnia asks of you, why it starts with less time in bed, how long it takes and how to find it or try it on your own.
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What helps
Things people try, and what’s known about whether they work.
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Should I get up if I can’t sleep?
Lying awake and wondering whether to get up or stay put? Why leaving bed for a while can help, what to do while you’re up, and when to go back.
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Are naps good for you?
Are naps good or bad for you? How long and when to nap, why a long nap can leave you groggy, and how a nap changes the night ahead.
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How does light affect my sleep?
How morning daylight, evening lamps and your phone set your body clock, what’s worth changing and how to use light if you sleep by day after night shifts.
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How do I sleep well on night shifts?
Why sleep after a night shift is short and light, and what helps: when to sleep, a nap before work, light and darkness, and guarding day sleep at home.
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How do I get over jet lag faster?
Why you’re wide awake at 3am after a long flight, why flying east is harder, and how to time light and dark so your body clock catches up sooner.
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What makes a bedroom good for sleep?
What makes a bedroom good for sleep: why cool, dark and steady sound matter, what's mostly marketing and what helps if you share a bed or sleep by day.