The article discusses the pervasive 'What if?' thought loop, a common sleep disruptor that often leads to anxiety and prevents restful nights. It highlights how such thoughts, often mistaken as productive, can spiral into worrying scenarios that hinder sleep. The author's experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia reveals that our perceptions about sleep influence our ability to actually achieve it. It reassures readers that these anxious thought patterns are learned and can be unlearned, offering hope for restful nights. Real-life examples illustrate the impact of this mental struggle on individuals' sleep quality.
The "What if?" thought loop is one of the most common sleep disruptors, causing anxiety that masquerades as productivity.
The more pressure we put on ourselves to fall asleep, the more alert we become, creating a paradox that anxious minds cannot escape.
It's not sleep itself we're battlingâit's the thoughts we attach to it; the story we tell ourselves about the day can keep us awake.
Many people think their racing mind is unchangeable, but these thought patterns are learned and can be unlearned, restoring hope for better sleep.
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