Psychologist tries to overcome insomnia in one week, here’s what happened

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.

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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:    • How to get better sleep (WITHOUT MEDI...  
* Sleep recommendations across ages: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/press...
* "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Stress and Health" by Dr. Robert Sapolsky:    • "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Stress ...  
* Living during a traumatic event: 4 skills to recover and grow:    • Living during a traumatic event: 4 sk...  
* Wind Down: Switching off with Sleep by Headspace:    • Relaxing Wind Down Body Scan: Switchi...  
* Smiling Mind app: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
* Qi Gong for Deep Sleep:    • Qi Gong for Deep Sleep Bonus Segment  
* MIT Sleep resources: https://medical.mit.edu/community/sle...
* Star Trek: TNG Warp Core + Ambient Engine Noise:    • Star Trek: TNG Warp Core + Ambient En...  
* Sleeping With Friends:    • Fixing YOUR Sleep | Sleeping With Fri...  


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