Sleep Doctor Shares New Approach to Insomnia

Join Dr. Daniel Erichsen, a renowned sleep physician and coach, as he shares his unique insights on an alternative approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). In this video, Dr. Erichsen explores non-traditional methods and techniques that can help you overcome insomnia and improve your sleep without relying solely on medications. Whether you're struggling with sleepless nights or just looking for ways to enhance your sleep quality, this video will provide you with expert guidance and practical tips to transform your sleep health.
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[@kathleensutherland6593]

Thanks for this. At one point, I just decided I was going to let God decide how much I slept each night. That pretty much cleared up the insomnia. And to the extent it didn't, I no longer cared. However, on the behavioral side, I did find having a regular bedtime (10:00 pm) very helpful. And contrary to current advice, if I wake in the middle of the night, I don't get up, I just rest, meditate. That usually gets me back to sleep within an hour, but if not, then I just surrender to having a long rest/meditation/contemplation session.

[@lillianyoukhana8451]

Was your insomnia very bad

[@nicolelambic]

I found in withdrawal if I panicked over sleep, things got much much worse. So, I stopped looking at the clock if I woke up. I didn't turn on the light at all. I just went to the bathroom and forced myself to lay back in bed, without knowing what time it was, in the dark, and that gave me the best chance of sleeping again. I might also try a sleep meditation or something during this time and sometimes that would also help. That said, the physiological aspect of the inability to sleep in withdrawal is so real, and time seems to handle that....slowly.

[@KristenNicole222]

Did you have nights of 0 sleep? I'm coming off lexapro.. 0 sleep 4 nights in a row. I tappered slow jumped off at 0.4mg should have went to 0. I don't want to go back on.

[@nicolelambic]

@@KristenNicole222 absolutely destroyed my sleep, yes! Many nights w 0 sleep, or toxic dosing off only to be jolted awake in terror/tachycardia. If you read the 'receptor occupancy' work from Horowitz, you'll see that low doses can still be quite impactful for folks. I always advocate 'stepping off' instead of 'jumping' for this reason. And, slowing the taper at the end is imperative for many people. Im so sorry that you're having such a hard time. Wishing you healing...and soon!

[@KristenNicole222]

@nicolelambic thank you for reaching out. I really appreciate it. As difficult as the day was yesterday, last night I was able to accept I'm resting without sleeping and without panic or heart racing. I didnt look at the time. Also, not being fearful about what will happen to me. I was listening to eckert tolle the power of now. I hope that my sleep and nervous system will heal. It's hard to tell whether it's worth reinstating or not. I've been off 16 days. I don't want to retraumatize myself. I really appreciate your time.

[@gypsydaisy]

Fascinating interview! I can relate to what your guest is saying because as someone with fibromyalgia I came to equate a sleepless night to the potential of more pain the next day. That gave me a high degree of anxiety surrounding my sleep. It wasn’t until I went through the gauntlet of benzo hell that I understood that for me there are worse things than not sleeping. Nowadays I accept the reality that it’s 2 am and I have woken up and put a KZbin video on and enjoy it or fall asleep to it- knowing that either way, I will be fine.

[@claireh.7605]

KZbin is giving you much much worse sleep. You need to switch back to a basic phone if you want normal sleep. If you can leave the phone in another room or turn it off even better. KZbin during sleep keeps your brain on guard unable to relax. It’s like hearing predators outside of your cave.

[@gypsydaisy]

@@claireh.7605 ☺️ I watch KZbin on my Tv- so that when the video is over it shuts off automatically.

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

@@gypsydaisyyour phone can do that too, you just set a time limit which is a clock function. If you’re watching a 30min video set limit at 30mins and phone will shut it down.

[@claireh.7605]

I work night shifts and I was fine when I got deep sleep.. but due to boredom I would skip sleeping to do something fun. I let unlimited number of interruptions too and when I got the smartphone ten years ago it made my sleep bad. I now sleep listening to KZbin and I get anxious and bored if I turn it off, however if I leave my cellphone in the car and sleep without the KZbin or phone, I wake up a totally different well rested person. Amazing that having that little part of my brain paying attention to KZbin isn’t allowing me to get into sleep and I end up exhausted as if I didn’t sleep.

[@shelleywoolf9693]

I cold 🦃'd from Temazepam 30mg H.S. This is my 6th year of brutal rebound insomnia. I've taken every combination of herbal supplements that Amazon offers, at considerable expense. I just stopped calculating the cost. Finally, I did something drastic. I taped heavy black trash bags over my bedroom windows, and my adjoining kitchen windows. (Cuz I hit the frig 3-4 times per night). Light does not come in. I use a flashlight to go to the bathroom. It's kinda like sleeping in a cave. Over 2 months it has helped A LOT!!! I still have to take 4 supplements, and my meds for chronic pain. I still have to exercise with weights almost every evening. The light doesn't hit my eyes 👀, which woke me up no matter how exhausted I felt. The black trash bags look hideous. But I'm not taking them down. It's a desperate measure, but it has helped. I wish to God that I never took Ambien, then Temazepam. Please do a video on the side effects of Ambien. (Sleep walking, sleep eating, sleep driving, sleep texting...)

[@Colehike]

I have insomnia from obsessing over sleep if there's something important the next day. If it's going to be a long day at work my brain acts as an enemy and I'd sometimes get 1 hour after giving up on sleepong that night. If there's nothing important I can sleep after a cup of coffee. I'm pretty much on the verge of being fired from coming in late, calling in sick or making mistakes at work. No sleeping pill works if I'm worked up.

[@justmadeit2]

I’m currently in a psychiatric ward now with severe depression and insomnia for the last 2 months. Waking at 3 am or earlier every night. It’s made my depression so much worse. Truly the worst

[@celestepiccolo6586]

Lightbulb moments! Thank you for this conversation.

[@Uma921]

This doctor’s YT videos helped me accept my insomnia in acute withdrawal from an SSRI 👍🏻

[@danielcollison8579]

That is a very illuminating discussion on insomnia. The idea of not doing - not being scared of not falling asleep - is a very powerful idea. I have insomnia for a few hours each night, but it's odd that when I wake up in the morning, and get up and I don't think of it as a problem, it's like it stops being a problem. Thanks for this great content!

[@dawnalawrence6584]

PRIMARY insomnia since age 4 here- and I'm 75. I actually had to retire from my nursing job in LTC 5 years EARLIER than I'd planned to-BECAUSE of the insomnia. I took OTC Unisom (the original 1 ingredient formula) for 28 years and Restoril 10 years. I cold turkeyed off the Restoril the minute I quit working full time- 2010 and cold turkeyed off the Unisom in 2013. When I no longer WORKED I was better able to DEAL with the insomnia because the WORST thing that could happen is I'd feel like crap the next day. And THAT actually made a big IMPROVEMENT in my insomnia. I have taken NOTHING for sleep since I quit the Unisom in 2013 and NEVER will again.

[@dianemorrell9638]

Dawn - oh my god what a incredibly similar story as mine! You are such an inspiration ❤. I didn't think it was possible thank you for the positive mindset! I take 10 mg melatonin too and can only dream of the day to be psych med free. So happy for you

[@ianquigley5070]

Also, i like the context of how we can move through the stages of grief and how this isnt a linear path, ie moving backwards and forwards through the stages, to acceptance

[@bradbentley1078]

Awesome video!

[@beam3819]

My problem is that I get so terrible headaches when I dont sleep. And when the pain level gets high, getting sleep gets even worse. So I am bedridden with no rest, no sleep.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Try to discover in what you are deficient in ( test it yourself ). Headaches can be induced by nutrient deficiencies. Insomnia also. Even fibro. Lots of issues btw too. Not enough water> dehydration. Diet and more. Research. Mold, chemicals, electrical devices. Use of tv, screen devices, meds, etc. Stress at home, work. Not fitting in. Being in a wrong place, wrong relationship. Having maybe even autism, adhd/add. See also Dr. Amen. Psychiatrist/neurologist, who has youtube podcasts. See also Dr. Erik Berg on youtube, Dr. Peter Osborne, EOnutrition, Dr. Ken Berry... Greetings.

[@bfaith2102]

Same, I’m so sorry ❤

[@michele21auntiem]

💯Yes, I cant rest.

[@garysimone4977]

This was good for non benzo recovering

[@elizabethstocker7379]

Finally a doctor who gets it! Thank you for this discussion

[@elizabethstocker7379]

That said, not sleeping for days on end is physically and emotionally debilitating. I have been there. Honestly. Most doctors will say "You slept. You just don't realize it". Um. No.

[@ianquigley5070]

Great interview. Im currently using the education and approach from Daniels KZbin channel. For me, it made complete sense and remember the lightbulb moment, along the lines of, that describes my struggle, the fear of not sleeping/being awake. I genuinley believe its the way forward, however its not an easy road and ive just had a speedbump with high levels of frustration (catastrophising during last nights sppedbump). However, having only had a couple of hours sleep (im guessing) then i made sure i appraoched the day as positively as i could. As Daniels teaching would empahise, its not about the poor nights sleep, its the narrative we attach to the experience, alongside the various other educational information, approach etc

[@L0ND0NMAN]

There's lots of information on the social media how important a good night sleep for health and the long-term serious health problems of lack of it/insomnia. It really does create a "phobia " of being awake. At the same time lack of sleep makes me really tired and difficult to function.

[@wizard101lastwarlord]

My favorite duo.

[@agentfresh8755]

Is there anyway I can get my hands on old video

[@robertlyons991]

Make Dr. Davis yogurt and you’ll be sleeping like a baby within 2-3 months. Insomnia can be caused by a damaged microbiome. I have been making his probiotic yogurt for two months now and I’ve gone from 3-4 hours and some nights only 2 hours night to 6-7 hours a night! Now I go to bed early so I can still wake up early. I highly recommend listening to Dr. William Davis and how to make this life altering yogurt as it does more than cure your insomnia 👍

[@lindag1372]

Can you post the link?

[@jameshsmith9576]

Please help me i have chronic insomnia from poly drugging and benzo wD

[@hey956]

Hi, can you please make a video on baclofen for benzo w/d ?

[@garysimone4977]

This is great but 3 yrs off anbien and your receptors are shot How deal ???

[@jrman413]

Please help me Dr Josef