Sleeping pills are approved in Canada for seven to ten days, yet many
prescriptions run for years. This post covers what the head-to-head trials of
CBT-I and sleep medication show at follow-up, why as-needed dosing can make insomnia harder to shift, and how a supervised taper works alongside treatment.
Most people with chronic insomnia aren’t just tired, they’re in a quiet war with a part of themselves. Your sleep mindset might be what’s keeping the cycle going.
Insomnia is the one condition where the standard cultural advice — try harder, optimize more, add another protocol to your stack — reliably makes things worse. People who have spent years adding to their wind-down routine are not failing at sleep because they haven’t tried enough. The trying itself is the wakefulness.
You’ve done everything right: dark room, no screens, no caffeine. And you’re still awake. If sleep hygiene isn’t working for your insomnia, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because sleep hygiene was never designed to treat chronic insomnia. Here’s what the research says, and what actually works.
You’ve been exhausted all evening, but the moment your head hits the pillow, your brain launches into overdrive. This isn’t a flaw. It’s a learned pattern called conditioned arousal, and it can be unlearned. Here’s what’s actually happening and what works to change it.
You’ve probably heard that everyone needs eight hours, that insomnia will go away once your stress does, or that sleeping in on the weekend will fix everything. None of that is true and some of it is making your sleep worse. Here are five insomnia myths worth letting go of, and what actually works instead.
Are you tired of tossing and turning, wondering how to cure your insomnia? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with sleepless nights despite trying various remedies. But not all treatments are created equal. Discover the clear hierarchy of insomnia treatments, from the gold standard of CBT-I to the limitations of medication and sleep hygiene. Learn why understanding these rankings can save you time and frustration, and find out how to choose the right approach for your unique situation. Don’t let insomnia control your life; explore effective solutions that work.
Wondering if you have insomnia or just a stretch of bad sleep? This clear guide explains the three key criteria that define insomnia: frequency, duration, and daytime impact. Learn the most common insomnia patterns and when it makes sense to seek professional help, including CBT-I as the first-line, evidence-based treatment.
