Blogs About Insomnia

Research for mindfulness and sleep

Exciting research results for A Mindful Way

By Giselle Withers | Nov 22, 2019

Exciting research results for A Mindful Way. We are excited to announce the results of a small study conducted at Monash University by Lucinda Kennett, Dr Bei Bei, and Dr Melinda Jackson. An interim report written by the authors, described some exciting results! In summary, there were 13 people in the pilot study, all with chronic […]

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sleep medication

If I can’t sleep, should I take a sleeping pill?

By Giselle Withers | Jun 21, 2019

If I can’t sleep, should I take a sleeping pill? Have you ever taken a sleeping pill or considered taking them to help you sleep? You are not alone. Large population studies in the US, UK and Australia have found that between 4-10% of adults have taken sleeping pills at some point to help them […]

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Getting restful sleep

Sleep well with the right attitude

By Giselle Withers | Jan 8, 2019

Sleep well with the right attitude One of the most common causes of insomnia is worrying about not sleeping and trying too hard to get to sleep. The anxiety and effort associated with trying to sleep can create a state of “hyperarousal” which makes it harder to relax and fall asleep naturally. It is also […]

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Coffee and sleep

Will coffee really affect my sleep?

By Giselle Withers | Dec 13, 2018

Will coffee really affect my sleep? Who wakes up and immediately looks forward to their morning tea or coffee? You just know that first sip is going to get your day off to a good start. All over the world people love the stimulating effects of caffeine and use it to stay focused and alert […]

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Student studying at the library with books

How to stay calm, and sleep well at night, during exam time

By Giselle Withers | Oct 17, 2018

How to stay calm, and sleep well at night, during exam time Authors: Dr Giselle Withers Almost everyone gets stressed around exam time, but is your anxiety getting out of control, making it hard for you to study or get to sleep at night? During exam time the mind is often full of anxious thoughts. […]

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Teenager asleep at desk

Sleep problems in teenagers and what parents can do to help

By Giselle Withers | Oct 10, 2018

Sleep problems in teenagers and what parents can do to help. Can’t get your teenager out of bed each morning?  This daily battle is shared by many families and can be a source of frustration for everyone involved. Typically, adolescents want to stay up late and sleep in late, which is a big problem in […]

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Ten sleep tips for teenagers

By Giselle Withers | Sep 30, 2018

Ten sleep tips for teenagers. Written by: Dr Giselle Withers Are you a teenager struggling with insomnia, looking for ways to get some decent sleep? Or perhaps you are a concerned parent with a sleep deprived teen.  Now, you could have always had trouble sleeping, or maybe it has only started recently. You’re wondering why […]

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What are the most common types of sleep problems

By Giselle Withers | Jun 5, 2018

What are the most common types of sleep problems? There are many different types of sleep problems. In this video Dr Giselle Withers (clinical psychologist) interviews Dr David Cunnington (sleep physician) about the most common types of sleep disorders seen in the sleep clinic. Dr David Cunnington is a sleep physician and a director of […]

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Insomnia – How does it develop?

By Giselle Withers | May 27, 2018

Insomnia – How does it develop? How does insomnia develop? If you are going through a difficult time in your life or facing something stressful, it’s not uncommon to have problems with sleep. For most people, once the stressful situation passes the sleep problems also resolves. However, for about 10% of the population, the sleep […]

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What is insomnia? A sleep doctor explains.

By Giselle Withers | May 12, 2018

What is insomnia? A sleep doctor explains. Are you having trouble sleeping and wondering if you have insomnia? Perhaps you’ve heard there are different types of insomnia, and want to know the difference between acute and chronic insomnia? In this video, Dr Giselle Withers talks to sleep physician, Dr David Cunnington, about insomnia and it […]

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