It is always better to rule out any physiological reason for sleep issues before going to psych. So, a sleep study is an excellent 1st step.
That being said, many years ago, I had a client come to see me who was an anesthesiologist. This was his 3rd medical specialty. He had all the sleep studies done and they all came back normal.
As a hypnotist, I regressed him back in time and we found out that the reason he hadn’t slept well in over 30 years was that his body did not feel safe falling asleep with all the interruptions to his sleep during his 3 residencies over the years. I was able to help him clear all that out and future pacedhim for great sleep going forward. So, you see, even an anesthesiologist can have insomnia.
We need to get to the root cause of the problem to take care of it which is going to be different for everybody. I do not see how CBT could help a person with chronic insomnia, it is not a method to end it – not at all.
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders.
Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats.
She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine.
Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work.
Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College.
Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.