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I spy a CBT-I
We at Docbotic say that Sleepbot is based on CBT-I. But what’s CBT-I? Let’s start with the basics. What’s CBT? CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. It’s a type of structured, time-limited talk therapy with a licensed professional, like a social worker or psychologist, that can be very helpful for certain conditions like anxiety or
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Can blackout curtains help me sleep?
Remember Cameron Diaz’s bedroom in the 2006 rom-com The Holiday? Kate Winslet’s character gets off a long flight from Heathrow to LAX, dives headfirst into bed, and activates the blackout drapes from the comfort of her pillow. Though this feels like a dream come true, what’s the real deal with blackout curtains? What are blackout
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PTSD and Sleep
In honor of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, it’s time to connect over how experiences of traumatic stress and PTSD impact sleep. How does PTSD impact sleep? Since PTSD is a state of persistent excessive arousal after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, folks that live with PTSD can struggle with sleep. The
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I’m neurodivergent. Why can’t I sleep?
As a neurodivergent person, sleep can be tough. Causes for poor sleep in neurodivergent people There are many different reasons that it can be difficult to sleep as someone who has a neurodivergent brain, and there’s still research being conducted on the causes of poor sleep. Some causes may include co-occuring mental health diagnoses like
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What noise is it anyway?
I imagine you’ve heard of white noise as a way to help you sleep or focus better. But have you heard of pink, brown, or green noise? It’s a veritable rainbow out here! Why does noise help you sleep, anyway? A theory called stochastic resonance states that when you listen to white noise, your brain can
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Have you heard about the nap ministry?
What is the Nap Ministry? Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry, is a pioneer in harnessing the liberatory power of rest and sleep. Hersey is an artist whose work and writing focuses on rest as resistance; pushing back against grind culture and ever-quickening work pace, and driving yourself into the ground. Considering the history
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