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"'The advantages of CBT over hypnotics [sedatives] include the following:...CBT treats the causes of insomnia and produces long-term improvements in sleep; CBT has no side effects.' Dr Gregg Jacobs, Sleep Psychologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center"
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Extensive research conducted over 25 years has established Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as the treatment of choice for insomnia. For the first time, proven CBT principles have been brought together by a practising clinician in a comprehensive self-help manual. In a clear step-by-step approach, new patterns of relaxation, sleeping and waking are quickly learnt.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read every book there is on insomnia, and most are written by authors who have never experienced it and offer lame and obvious 'advice'. This book is the ONLY one I've read that truly understands what it is like to have chronic insomnia (not just a bad couple of nights!). This gives the book immense credibility over any others on the market. I don't know if the author is himself an insomniac or just has an outstanding understanding of what it is like. Doesn't matter - this book is different, and that is what makes it stand out.
The CBT program itself is very easy and very good - sticking to the 6 week timeframe and tasks (i.e not just reading the book cover to cover..!) is crucial. I followed the program religiously, and can report that after 20+ years of insomnia of varying intensity, it was VERY successful. And crucially it still is - 1 year on.
OK, I'm not an expert sleeper, but as the book says, I probably never will be. Some people are good at maths - some are good at sleeping. But gone are the 3am / 5am shockers, and my 'sleep efficiency' (how quickly you nod off) is much much improved.
This is a book for chronic insomniacs. You know who you are! Get it - you won't regret it, and you WILL sleep better. I give it full marks.
The CBT program itself is very easy and very good - sticking to the 6 week timeframe and tasks (i.e not just reading the book cover to cover..!) is crucial. I followed the program religiously, and can report that after 20+ years of insomnia of varying intensity, it was VERY successful. And crucially it still is - 1 year on.
OK, I'm not an expert sleeper, but as the book says, I probably never will be. Some people are good at maths - some are good at sleeping. But gone are the 3am / 5am shockers, and my 'sleep efficiency' (how quickly you nod off) is much much improved.
This is a book for chronic insomniacs. You know who you are! Get it - you won't regret it, and you WILL sleep better. I give it full marks.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading a few chapters of this book, I came to the section of helping you to self diagnose your specific problem and realised I do not have typical insomnia - I have Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. I have now been able to completely understand my problem, find lots of research on the matter and have since purchased a Philips GoLITE BLU (light therapy) which has been amazing. Without reading this book I would not have found out what I actually needed to do to cure my sleep problems. A definite book to buy for anyone with sleep problems.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm on week 2 out of 6 in this program, and I'm finding it very interesting and helpful. It's not easy, and the techniques take practise but I've slept better and felt calmer in the last 2 weeks than I have done for a couple of months. I tried a Paul McKenna book previously but found it hard to take seriously. This book has a lot more scientific backing and is written in a very reassurring manner. It was actually recommended by a doctor which is saying something.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointing
Perhaps as a long-term insomniac I have read too much information to be pleased with or informed by a book like this, but I did find it disappointing in that it offered me no new... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Oxfordian
Good Book
I am about halfway through this course, but I have already had genuine benefit and am more relaxed about getting enough sleep. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hot Confetti
You can get a better night's sleep.
Clear and easy to understand the adjustments insomniacs need to make to get a better nights sleep. Opened my eyes as how we can create our own insomnia.
Published 10 months ago by Roy L. Rice
The most important book I have ever read
This is the first review I have written on Amazon, but I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Prof Espie for writing this book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jim
A Miracle cure!
I can only echo the other reviews for this book and recommend it to anyone who is having sleep problems. Read more
Published 13 months ago by happycamper
Sleeping soundly
This book sends my wife to sleep every time she reads it. Seriously, she has a really good nights sleep as a result of reading it and highly recommends it.
Published 13 months ago by Giantmarrow
Dealing with Insomnia
You have to treat this book like a course.
There is a lot of background knowledge in the book that is useful and well presented. Read more
There is a lot of background knowledge in the book that is useful and well presented. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Peter
A serious book - and seriously effective
I don't normally write reviews on Amazon but I feel quite strongly about this book. I have recurrent acute insomnia to the point of desperation and nothing has helped me sleep -... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Susie J
great read
A great read.As it was a gift to someone else,I can only report that it has had its desired effect for them.
Published 22 months ago by Mr. F. R. S. Glass
Buy this book !
Cheaper than a prescription and MUCH more worth it. Be patient and read this book as it is written - try not to skip to chapters that you think you need help on !! Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Bondy
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