Insomnia, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast I am going discuss the nightmare of insomnia and how hypnosis can help you start and continue to sleep soundly each and every night!And I’m also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!INTRODUCTIONWhat is up people?  The Motor City Hypnotist Podcast is here in the Podcast Your Voice Southfield Studios.    Thank you for joining me on this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast. FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)WINNER OF THE WEEK;  A Dog Presumed Dead In An Avalanche Is Found Alive Days Laterhttps://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4591/A-Dog-Presumed-Dead-In-An-Avalanche-Is-Found-Alive-Days-LaterINSOMNIACOMMON SLEEP DISORDERS:*Narcolepsy: *Restless Leg Syndrome*Sleep Apnea*InsomniaIt is important to rule out the first three prior to addressing your issue as insomnia        WHAT IS INSOMNIA?Insomnia is characterized by an inability to initiate or maintain sleep. STATISTICS*Approximately one in four Americans develop insomnia each year*About 30% of American adults have symptoms of insomnia* Up to 10% of American adults are likely to have chronic insomnia* Lost productivity related to insomnia costs the US economy about $63 billion a year* 83% of those who suffer from depression also experience symptoms of insomniaWe have discussed in past shows how our minds have developed habitsSleep patterns are also learned behaviors.  They are habits that have become embedded in our subconscious mind. Retraining your mind to “shut off” when you go to bedSLEEP HYGIENE:1.        Keep a regular sleep schedule.  Go to bed and get up and the same time every day (even on weekends)2.        Bedroom is for sleep!  Make your bedroom a place that you use ONLY to sleep (or other intimate activities).  Clear your bedroom of any electronic devices (TV, phones, computers, laptops).  Train yourself to recognize that the bedroom is for sleep. 3.        Avoid stimulants (such as caffeine) after 12:00noon.  Also avoid alcohol. While alcohol can give you a temporary state of relaxation, it will interfere with normal sleep patterns and actually disrupt sleep throughout the night. 4.        An hour prior to bedtime, begin relaxing your mind.  Avoid activities that excite your mind and focus on just being calm, quiet and still.  You may read a book, listen to relaxing music or just sit quietly. 5.        When you go to bed, begin deep breathing exercises.  The following technique is a common one that has shown much success by those who implement it.  Take in a slow deep breath through your noFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist