Paradoxical Intention for Insomnia: The Sleep Therapy of Staying Awake
Paradoxical intention for sleep disorders involves a counterintuitive psychological technique where patients with insomnia consciously attempt to stay awake rather than trying to force sleep. Recent clinical literature and systematic reviews indicate that this behavioral approach can significantly reduce sleep-onset latency and alleviate performance anxiety surrounding bedtime. According to clinical evaluations published in behavioral sleep … Read more