Sleeping problems
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Treatment of sleep disorders in Mainz with Susan Mir
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up early are all very distressing. Performance, health and well-being suffer as a result. Sleep disorders often indicate inner restlessness. Constant tension is involved. This is caused by stress that has not been processed, tormenting thoughts about work, money, the future, life balance, a relationship or family situation. It is important to talk about sleep hygiene, and sleep behavior that has been forgotten in order to get sleep problems under control.
recognising sleeping disorders
The key symptom of sleep problems is that your sleep is not giving you the rest that you need. It is not how long you sleep that is important, but whether you are rested and alert when you wake up. There is no sleep problem if, for example, you go to bed at 10 p.m. and regularly do not fall asleep until midnight, provided you are in good shape the next morning.
If you can’not sleep even though you are tired, you have a sleep problem. As part of the diagnosis, we study whether you have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night (you wake up several times during the night). Physical causes should also be clarified.
Your topics
Appreciation, understanding and acceptance for people who are looking for help
training to sleep well again
Since sleep problems are often based on inner restlessness and constant tension in the body , I primarily focus on practicing relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, breathing exercises and meditation during therapy.
We will establish your sleep hygiene and we will deal with your individual problems in holding to that hygiene. Sometimes you just have to talk about your fears and the stress of everyday life in order to be able to sleep better.
Sleep problems can also be a sign of unprocessed trauma or depression . In this case, we have to tackle the deeper cause.
Contact me
Contact me now by e-mail or phone and tell me about your concerns. If I am not available, I will get back to you promptly and we can schedule an appointment for an initial consultation.
You do not need a referral from a doctor. As a self paying client you decide when and how often you come to me. I am looking forward to you taking the first step.
Initial consultation
In an initial consultation, you will describe your situation, and I will inform you about all possible therapy options. The therapy takes place in 60 minute sessions which we schedule to fit into your weekly schedule.
Psychotherapie
Elements are taken from cognitive behavioural therapy, analytical psychotherapy, systemic therapy and client-centered therapy to form an individual treatment concept for each client.
I will help you to overcome fears and obstacles in your life.
I am
alternative practitioner for psychotherapy
My expertise is to help you cope with personal problems, psychological load, stress and burnout.
My wish is to harmonise your feelings with your thinking and the actions you take.
My work applies a solution focused approach.
Your questions about sleep disorders
The term refers to behaviors conducive to sleep:
- Avoid consuming stimulants, such as alcohol, coffee, or tea, 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
- Don’t smoke before bed or at night.
- Avoid heavy and spicy meals before bed.
- Exercise, but shift physical activity into the day and spend the evening quietly.
- Ensure a quiet and dark atmosphere in the bedroom with pleasant temperatures
- Go to sleep at around the same time and get up at the same time every day.
The method is intended to support the sleep-wake cycle and lead to the bed being exclusively associated with sleeping. This also includes not tossing and turning in bed for long periods of time.
- Only go to sleep when you are tired.
- Get up when you can’t sleep.
- Do not use the bed for reading, watching TV or eating.
- Get in the habit of getting up at the same time every morning, whether you’re still tired or not.
- Get up immediately after the alarm clock rings.
The method is suitable for people who have significant problems falling asleep. These are often based on the fact that you go to bed too early.
Example: The alarm clock rings at 6 a.m. and you think you need to sleep 8 hours. So go to bed at 9:30 p.m. However, they regularly do not fall asleep until around midnight, since they only need 6 hours of sleep.
So try going to bed when you normally feel sleepy, and time your evening accordingly.
