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#28 - The 9 Ps of Insomnia

#28 - The 9 Ps of Insomnia

FromSleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter


#28 - The 9 Ps of Insomnia

FromSleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1987, Arthur Spielman put forth a model for understanding insomnia that came to be known as the 3-P Model. It laid out the progression of the disorders in 3 steps: Predisposing factors, a precipitating event, and perpetuating influences. In this Insomnia Monday episode of the podcast, we expand the model to include 9 "Ps" and explore each. In this episode, you will:Learn about the original 3-P model including predisposing factors for insomniaUnderstand how caregivers can preindoctrinate (or parent) in a way that increases insomnia likelihoodList common insomnia precipitantsExplore the crucial role panic plays in insomnia originationBriefly touch upon sleeping pills (for more information, listen to episode #11)See how one's perception of their insomnia impacts severity and influences treatmentTouch upon factors of perpetuation as well as looking at how insomnia in youth may predict insomnia in adulthoodRevisit pain and trauma in insomnia (Episode #6 covers this more thoroughly)Conclude with the consideration of pessimism and powerlessness as factors in insomniaProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.