Dr. Joshua Tal

NYC Sleep Psychologist specializing in treating severe insomnia and sleep disorders. #sleepshrink

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

Somewhere it turned into a list, and the list turned into instructions. Now people follow every rule for months and sleep worse. There's a name for it. Orthosomnia. I wrote about what to do instead in TIME. 2/2 #sleep #mentalhealth
https://t.co/OaKTi2COPZ

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

I tell some of my patients to watch TV in bed. Enjoy it.

Sleep hygiene started as a collection: different findings about different sleepers, gathered because each one helped somebody. It was never meant to be handed over all at once, to everyone. 🧵 1/2

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

@nataliezzz3 @JenSeniorNY I agree with this wholeheartedly. Undiagnosed #OSA and #UARS are often presented as insomnia, and I routinely check clients for sleep apnea before treating their insomnia. UARS is specifically a tragedy, as most ENTs/Drs will not treat UARS even if it is contributing to insomnia.

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

Excellent article by @JenSeniorNY on the state of #insomnia and its treatment in America. I love your first hand approach and detailing of your experience. As a #CBTforinsomnia therapist, I see this med shame and sleep hyperfixation daily. It is a problem. And...🧵

[Jennifer Senior @JenSeniorNY]

A feature I wrote for my fellow insomniacs, one that (I hope) is neither reproachful nor plump with myths and misunderstandings: https://t.co/nhjTVrnxpN

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

@JenSeniorNY The flexibility, as well as the personalized behavioral plans, lead to the success I see in treating insomnia using CBT-i. It is tough though, but short term pain leads to long term gains. I'm here when your are ready to give CBT-i a third chance 😉 7/7

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

@JenSeniorNY In my practice, I promote creating a #sleepmenu instead of #sleephygiene. Don't throw the book at your sleep, try different things. Your #sleeprecipe may be different than your mother in law's. That is ok! It doesn't mean your sleep is broken (an almost universal fear I see). 6/

[Whitney McGruder @whitneymg]

@SleepDoctorTal Such solid advice—sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that’s okay.

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

@restfulsleephub I love this!! For insomniacs of faith, this would be an excellent resource to experiment with. #ChristianSleep

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

If you try something to help your sleep, and it doesn't work, do not freak out! Experiment and find the right plan for you. Everyone's sleep is different!

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

These are hilarious. And very accurate, I see FOMO stealing my client's sleep way too often.

[WSCN @WSCNetwork_]

Is your Fear of Missing Out (#FOMO) keeping you up at night? 📱The urge to stay connected or binge-watch can steal your sleep! 😨

This leads to poor sleep quality, exhaustion, and health issues.
👉 Learn how to beat sleep procrastination at https://t.co/HH9PMdwzbE

#SleepHealth

[Save Standard Time @SaveStandard]

Permanent Standard Time aligns clocks with the sun… It supports human the circadian rhythm, which regulates alertness, sleepiness, and other biological functions… #DitchDST #DaylightSavingTime @DitchDst 🔗👇

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

It is healthier to sleep HOW YOU ARE COMFORTABLE. There is no perfect formula.

[Fact @Fact]

It is healthier to sleep in the nude than with clothes on.

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

Preach!!!!

[Katie Sharkey MD PhD (she/her) @katie_sharkey]

Grateful to @Freed2Write for her article on obstructive sleep apnea in midlife women-as I said to Stacey, missing sleep-disordered breathing as a potential cause of insomnia in perimenopausal women is "suboptimal" #YouCanQuoteMeOnThat https://t.co/1civC6Uvxr

[WSCN @WSCNetwork_]

Do you wake up exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep? 😰 You’re not alone—over 24 million Americans suffer from #sleepapnea without even knowing it.
Take our quick online test to see if you’re at risk. Your restful nights could be just a click away: https://t.co/nHbXkqJui2

[Dr. Michael Grandner @michaelgrandner]

The #SleepAndSport book with @AmyAthey is out!

Chapter 7 is all about all of the connections between sleep health and physical / sport performance!

By @ShonaHalson and @JacopoVitale

https://t.co/bwOeZDlrnF

[Dr. Joshua Tal @SleepDoctorTal]

@ScottFish24 I’d love to be a part. Signed up and donated. Regardless, this is a great cause. Thanks for doing this! Sfbid 43690