Sink into Sleep : A Step-by-Step Workbook for Reversing Insomnia

by Judith R. Davidson, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781936303380
• ISBN10: 1936303388
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-11-01
• Publisher: Demos Health

Summary

Much, Much More Than a Workbook, Sink Into Sleep Features:

Author Biography

Dr. Judith Davidson, is a scientist-clinician in the field of insomnia treatment. She is an assistant professor of Psychology and Oncology at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. She practices health psychology with a primary health team where she runs insomnia treatment programs. She has worked in sleep field since 1981.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Hope	p. 1
Will This Book Help You?	p. 3
What Is Insomnia?	p. 11
Some Reassuring News	p. 15
Sleep Hygiene: What It Is and Why You Probably Don't Need It!	p. 19
Sleep Therapy: What It Is and Why You Need It	p. 21
First Things First	p. 23
Measuring Your Sleep Problem-Keeping a Sleep Diary	p. 25
What Type of Insomnia Do You Have?	p. 35
Knowing Your Numbers	p. 41
Things to Take Care of Right Away	p. 47
Solving Your Insomnia	p. 53
The Essential Elements of Sleep Therapy	p. 55
Starting Sleep Therapy	p. 63
Moving From Week 1 to Week 2: Adjusting Your Bedtime	p. 69
Moving From Week 2 to Week 3: Readjusting Your Bedtime	p. 81
After Week 3: Adjusting Your Bedtime Again. This Should Be It!	p. 89
Do You Still Have Insomnia?	p. 97
What to Do With Your Mind	p. 101
Maintaining Your Progress (And Maybe Even Improving More!)	p. 109
Sleep in Special Circumstances-More Hope	p. 117
You're a Woman. You Have Special Sleep Needs	p. 119
You're a Man. Some Facts About Your Sleep	p. 131
You Have a Health Problem. Let's Talk About Your Sleep	p. 137
You're Depressed or Anxious. Let's Talk About Your Sleep	p. 147
Sleeping Pills Have a Role: The Pros and Cons	p. 155
Afterword: Good Luck and Good Night	p. 163
Bibliography	p. 165
Appendices
Sleep Stages and Cycles: The Basics	p. 185
Extra Forms	p. 185
Index	p. 195
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