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I Tried to Beat Insomnia in 7 Days

I Tried to Beat Insomnia in 7 Days

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 I used to help people overcome their sleep problems. Now none of the stuff I know is helping me to fall asleep. So I talked to a psychologist to get help. This is what happened. See more from psychologist Dr. Helen Hsu: https://www.instagram.com/hellamentalhealth/. See my full unedited meetings with Dr. Helen Hsu: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-insomnia-37723500. Take The Psych Show Census: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2nMeaf3AX7Q05GbbmWrOUAaRf-501oqlpJERBKli-mUze-A/viewform Special thanks to Elizabeth S., Tyler D., Anna H., Arnt J., Collin P., Evan A., Imran M., Sam D., Ryan L., Sophie Y., Ahmed Y, Israel P., Neuro Transmissions, Eric E., Eve P., Lauren K., BrainCraft, Aaron F., Samuel H., Marisa H.,Tae T., Steve M.,, Bryan T., Nicky C., Samuel A., Anton T., Jennifer C., Shanda W., Saleem H. P., Sri S., Alex N., Denise J., Emily W., Samar, Lars B., Pipitchy, Emily, Troy C., Alexandre V., Jose, Julie, H., Rebecca E., Mariana D. M., Karl S., Cesalie S., Greg M., Christy, BobC, Sam, Lena F. H., Andrey V. M., Sya R., 12tone, Mina K., Boone G., Laura, Carolyn W., Xin P., Susie W., and Farid C. for making this episode possible! Learn how you can help me make The Psych Show and get exclusive behind the scenes access in return at https://www.Patreon.com/ThePsychShow. Timestamps: 0:01 - My skills aren’t working anymore 0:49 - Why I can’t sleep at night 2:09 - Why this is a problem for me right now 2:41 - Meeting #1 with Dr. Hsu 6:46 - My goal for the week 6:56 - Night 1 and 2: Body scan meditation 8:02 - Night 3 and 4: Muscle relaxation 9:39 - Night 5, 6, and 7: Visualization 12:08 - Results and meeting #2 with Dr. Hsu Resources mentioned in this video: * How to get better sleep at night: https://youtu.be/eg8VRjHZgXI * Sleep recommendations across ages: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/press-release/national-sleep-foundation-recommends-new-sleep-times * "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Stress and Health" by Dr. Robert Sapolsky: https://youtu.be/D9H9qTdserM * Living during a traumatic event: 4 skills to recover and grow: https://youtu.be/-_h8WQPDe_o * Wind Down: Switching off with Sleep by Headspace: https://youtu.be/3o9etQktCpI * Smiling Mind app: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ * Qi Gong for Deep Sleep: https://youtu.be/yyLWf-oNJT8 * MIT Sleep resources: https://medical.mit.edu/community/sleep/resources * Star Trek: TNG Warp Core + Ambient Engine Noise: https://youtu.be/aRk-DQUUlz8 * Sleeping With Friends: https://youtu.be/kVDHsMx78wk Connect with Ali: Twitter ► http://twitter.com/alimattu Facebook ► http://www.facebook.com/thepsychshow Instagram ► http://instagram.com/alimattu Snapchat ► https://www.snapchat.com/add/alimattu Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/thepsychshow Email ► ali@thepsychshow.com Website ► http://alimattu.com/ THE PSYCH SHOW! Creating mental health videos that educate, entertain, and empower! Produced, written, and edited by clinical psychologist Ali Mattu, Ph.D. All videos are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute clinical advice. If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions: - call 9-1-1 in the United States or your country's emergency number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of... - call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) in the United States or a global crisis hotlines: http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis... - text START to 741-741 in the United States or visit http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline... - go to your nearest hospital emergency room
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