Insomnia
About Insomnia
Lying awake at night is one of the most common reasons people come to DrTalks, and sleeping pills rarely tell the whole story. Trouble falling asleep, 3 a.m. wake-ups during perimenopause, a racing, anxious mind, sleep apnea hiding behind the insomnia, and kids with night terrors are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past the bedroom. Sleep is tied to stress and your nervous system, your circadian rhythm and light exposure, hormones, blood sugar, gut health and even alcohol. You'll find conversations on why sleep falls apart in menopause, CBT for insomnia, sleep problems in Parkinson's and diabetes, and living with a partner who can't sleep. Doctors, psychologists and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from sleep studies and wearable trackers to hormone panels, and what helps, from better sleep habits and morning light to mindfulness, breathwork, counseling and hormone therapy.