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Discover how psychiatry approaches insomnia and sleep disorders in this PsychoFarm Podcast episode. Learn about effective treatments, including trazodone, gabapentin, and doxepin, as well as strategies like CBT-I and sleep hygiene to improve rest and mental health.
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00:00 - Introduction and Why Sleep Matters
00:40 - Who Really Treats Sleep Issues?
01:30 - The Problem with “Primary Insomnia”
04:00 - Is Insomnia a Symptom or a Disorder?
06:00 - A Psychological Model for Chronic Insomnia
11:30 - Diagnostic Validity and Robbins & Guze
15:00 - How Psychiatrists Should Approach Insomnia
18:00 - The Main Sleep Medication Categories
27:00 - Trazodone vs. Hydroxyzine vs. Mirtazapine
33:00 - When to Use or Avoid Doxepin
36:00 - Medication Strategy by Diagnosis: Anxiety and Depression
43:00 - Treating Sleep in Bipolar Disorder
48:00 - Sleep Issues in Psychosis and Trauma
54:00 - Ruling Out Primary Sleep Disorders
59:00 - Behavioral Sleep Issues, Hygiene, and Overmedication

Struggling with insomnia or curious about how psychiatry addresses sleep disorders? The PsychoFarm Podcast takes an in-depth look at the challenges and solutions surrounding sleep and mental health, with a focus on effective treatment options for insomnia. In this episode, we explore the most common approaches psychiatrists use to tackle sleep disturbances, including the use of medications like trazodone, gabapentin, doxepin, and others. Discover how these treatments are tailored to address specific issues, such as chronic insomnia, difficulties with sleep initiation and maintenance, and the complex interplay between sleep and psychiatric conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

We also delve into practical strategies for managing sleep hygiene and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can be a powerful tool for improving rest. Learn about the DSM criteria for primary insomnia and why differentiating between primary and secondary sleep disorders is crucial for effective treatment. This episode also examines the broader impact of psychiatric medications on sleep cycles, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and the importance of finding the right fit for individual patients.

For those managing disrupted sleep cycles due to stress, psychiatric conditions, or lifestyle factors, we provide actionable advice and discuss the critical role of sleep in mental health. Whether it’s understanding how to address sleep issues tied to trauma, treating circadian rhythm disruptions, or exploring the nuanced effects of medications on REM sleep and sleep architecture, this episode is packed with insights you can apply in practice or your personal life.

Ideal for mental health professionals, patients, or anyone seeking to better understand the connection between sleep and mental health, the PsychoFarm Podcast combines expert knowledge with practical solutions. Tune in to gain clarity on how psychiatric approaches can help regulate sleep, restore rest, and support overall well-being. Listen now on Spotify, Substack, or your favorite podcast platform, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into psychiatry and psychopharmacology.