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Types of sleep disorders including insomnia and chronic sleep problems in a young man

Types of Sleep Disorders: The Four Main Categories Explained

Types of Sleep Disorders: The Four Main Categories Explained By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. The types of sleep disorders include insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness disorders, circadian rhythm disorders, and sleep-related movement and behavior disorders. Understanding the different types of sleep disorders can help people recognize symptoms, identify potential causes

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Effects of sleep deprivation on physical health, mental health, and daily functioning

Effects of Sleep Deprivation: How Sleep Disorders Affect Health

Effects of Sleep Deprivation: How Sleep Disorders Affect Health By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. In my last post, I talked about the four main categories of sleep disorders. Let’s talk about the effects of sleep deprivation on your life. Sleep disorders can affect nearly every aspect of physical and

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Patient and therapist discussing treatments for sleep disorders

Four Common Treatments for Sleep Disorders

Four Common Treatments for Sleep Disorders By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. There are four treatments for sleep disorder that can help people improve sleep quality, daytime functioning, and overall health. These common treatments include sleep hygiene, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication, and holistic approaches. Many individuals benefit from using

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Common Treatments for Sleep Disorders

Common Treatments for Sleep Disorders Sleep disorder treatments fall into a variety of categories, including sleep hygiene, psychotherapy, medications ranging from mild over-the-counter sleep aids to powerful sleep sedatives and hypnotics, and holistic approaches. It is not uncommon for two or more treatment approaches to be used concurrently. Sleep Hygiene

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How to help insomnia through practical questions and solutions written on a napkin beside a coffee mug

How to Help Insomnia: Focus on Solutions, Not Causes

How to Help Insomnia: Focus on Solutions, Not Causes By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. How to help insomnia is one of the most common questions I hear from patients. Many people spend years searching for reasons they cannot sleep, hoping that understanding the cause will solve the problem. While

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Dr. Freeman's Articles on Sleep, Trauma, and Behavioral Medicine