Princeton Public Library

Goodnight mind, turn off your noisy thoughts and get a good night's sleep, Colleen E. Carney, PhD, and Rachel Manber, PhD

eng

Includes bibliographical references

no index present

non fiction

Goodnight mind

bibliography

813538136

Colleen E. Carney, PhD, and Rachel Manber, PhD

turn off your noisy thoughts and get a good night's sleep

Do you find yourself lying awake at night, ruminating about the events of the day? Do you toss and turn, worrying about what you have to do in the morning or what you did earlier in the day? If so, you are not alone. In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder faced by the general population today. The most common complaint in those who have trouble sleeping is having a "noisy mind." Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it seems like you cannot silence all the internal dialogue. So what do you do when your mind is spinning and your thoughts just won't stop? Accessible, enjoyable, and grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Goodnight Mind directly addresses the effects of rumination--or having an overactive brain--on your ability to sleep well. Written by two psychologists who specialize in sleep disorders, the book contains helpful exercises and insights into how you can better manage your thoughts at bedtime, and finally get some sleep. Traditional treatment for insomnia is usually focused on medications that promote sedation rather than on the behavioral causes of insomnia. Unfortunately, medication can often lead to addiction, and a host of other side effects. This is a great book for anyone who is looking for effective therapy to treat insomnia without the use of medication. This informative, small-format book is easy-to-read and lightweight, making it perfect for late-night reading.--Publisher's description

Know the recipe for good sleep -- Build a stronger drive for deep sleep -- Find and set a proper sleep schedule -- Train your active mind to be quiet in bed -- Put a buffer between the day's activity and sleep -- Relax your body to quiet your mind -- Manage your overactive mind without counting sheep -- Think like a good sleeper -- Focus on the daytime to help during the night -- Accept and be willing : what you resist persists