Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
Overcome Insomnia: Get Up, Get Light, Get Active
Overcome Insomnia: Get Up, Get Light, Get Active
Overcome Insomnia: Get Up, Get Light, Get Active
Friday 12th November 2021
Join Joseph Pannell on 'A Quest for Well-Being' as he shares how CBT-I helped him conquer 20 years of insomnia.
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Get the buttons here!Joseph Pannell's Journey: Conquering Insomnia Through CBT-I
It's really common for people to hear that you should set a fixed bedtime, but that's one of the worst things you can do in order to help yourself sleep, because it's physically impossible to make yourself sleep if you're not sleepy.
Ever spent countless nights staring at the ceiling, desperately wishing for sleep? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles chats with Joseph Pannell, a man who battled insomnia for over twenty years. Joseph tried everything—sleep hygiene, hot baths, kiwi fruit, breathing techniques, acupuncture, counseling, supplements, and sleeping tablets. Nothing worked.
The harder he tried to sleep, the worse his anxiety became, leading to a vicious cycle that stripped away his happiness and everyday life. He couldn't get up early, meet friends at night, do his job, or even share a bed with his wife. Insomnia took over every aspect of his life. But then, Joseph discovered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and everything changed. This approach addressed the two core issues: sleep drive and hyperarousal.
By making specific behavioral changes and gaining sleep knowledge, Joseph went from trying everything to make himself sleep to struggling to stay awake during the day. Now trained by one of the world's top sleep physicians, Joseph shares his transformative journey and offers practical advice to help others overcome their insomnia. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the complexities of insomnia, emphasizing the importance of unregulated sleep drive and confronting fears.
If you've ever struggled with sleepless nights, Joseph's story will inspire you to believe that overcoming insomnia and reclaiming your happiness is possible.