Treatment of Insomnia with Relaxation Techniques
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy.
Often, misconceptions and concerns about not sleeping as well as many habits that disturb sleep, play an important role in triggering and maintaining insomnia.
In cases in which a psychological disorder such as depression or an anxiety disorder is the cause of insomnia, psychotherapy may be helpful. Psychological therapy can also help combat and combat insomnia learned the vicious circle created by concern Poderte not sleep.
In cases of marital problems, employment or otherwise, the psychologist can teach problem-solving techniques and stress management. During the therapy helps the person to remove the misconceptions about sleep that many people have.
For example, it would be appropriate for a person who needs to sleep only 6 hours, pretend to sleep for eight hours every night. Also used the techniques described below, whichever is best for each person, or a combination of several techniques. Usually enough about 4 therapy sessions to teach the necessary techniques.
They can use various techniques such as progressive relaxation, imagination training, biofeedback and hypnosis. The aim is to reduce anxiety and stress at the time of going to bed. For this insomniac teaches exercises during therapy sessions, which then must practice at home.
Time for concern.
In cases where a person can not sleep because of thoughts and concerns that revolve in your mind, you are prompted to set up a time to worry during the evening or morning. It is a period during which you review the day, make plans, looking for solutions. Outside this period, especially in bed, I worry strictly prohibited.