Why Can’t I Put My Phone Down at Night?
By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. If you find yourself scrolling through your phone long after you intended to go to sleep, and keep asking yourself, “Why can’t I put my phone down at night?” the problem is often not a lack of discipline. More often, it is a sign that something important is […]
Why Can’t I Sleep When It’s Hot?
By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. You may have trouble sleeping when it’s hot because your body needs to cool down in order to fall asleep and stay asleep. You may be asking yourself, “Why can’t I sleep when it’s hot?” When your sleeping environment is too warm, your brain and body have to work […]
What Is CBT-I? A Complete Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Why Do People Choose CBT-I for Insomnia? CBT-I for insomnia (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) is considered the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I for insomnia helps people identify and change the thoughts, behaviors, habits, and nervous system patterns that contribute to sleep diffisulties. Unlike sleeping pills, CBT-I for […]
Paradoxical Insomnia (Sleep State Misperception): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Paradoxical Insomnia (Sleep State Misperception): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph. D. What Is Paradoxical Insomnia? Paradoxical insomnia, also known as sleep state misperception, sleep misperception, or subjective insomnia, is a sleep disorder in which people believe they are awake for much of the night even though they may actually be […]
Why Can’t I Fall Asleep at Night? Causes and Remedies That Work
By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Many people struggle to fall asleep even when they feel tired. Lying awake at night, thinking, “Why can’t I fall asleep?” is not only frustrating but can also affect health, mood, and daytime functioning. Understanding why falling asleep becomes difficult is the first step toward finding real solutions. What […]
Why Sleeping Pills Sometimes Stop Working
Why Sleeping Pills Sometimes Stop Working By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Many people begin taking sleeping pills, sleep pills, sleeping tablets, or other medication for insomnia and experience significant improvement. Over time, some find that their insomnia medications become less effective, leading them to wonder why their sleep problems have returned. The people start […]
Two Reasons Why the Sugar in Alcohol is Not So Sweet
By Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D. Did you know there is a connection between nutrition and sleep? Did you know that consuming sugar can result in sleep disruption, particularly within 2-4 hours prior to going to bed? In a previous post (The Hidden Effects of Drinking Alcohol), I shared that when you drink alcohol you […]