Does sleeping in a dark room help to overcome insomnia and sleep problems? - Sleep Myths Debunked 

It's always best to watch the entire video so that you can see the step-by-step explanation of how I approach sleep and sleep problems in my practice helping clients. 

But here are some chapters for you:

00:00 Introduction to sleeping in a dark room

02:42 Teaching Sleep Skills for Life 

03:38 Example one - being nervous or unsure about light exposure

07:04 Example two - personal preferences about sleeping in a dark room

11:22 Example three - sleeping in a dark room influences your ability to wake up in the morning 

13:56 My personal experience with sleeping in a dark room

16:38 Conclusion to sleeping in a dark room

One of the other most common things I get asked about is sleeping in a dark room and if it helps to overcome insomnia and other long-term sleep problems.

There are plenty of resources that tell you why you should sleep in the dark, telling you all of the reasons it’s better. But the benefits of sleeping in the dark are not the only thing we have to take into account with sleep. 

When there is concern about sleeping in the dark, I often have to deal with light sensitivity at night first. When you're struggling with long-term insomnia and sleep problems, the more you read about the 'perfection of the bedroom’ the more you get nervous about any slight issues like a bit of light coming through. 

Sleeping in complete darkness naturally has its benefits and its downsides. So in today's video, I’ll walk through a few things you need to bear in mind in relation to light exposure and sleep. 

Unfortunately, this is another sleep myth that is widely talked about but not put into practical perspective.

Sleeping in a dark room doesn't work for everyone, and I'm sure you already know that if you’ve experimented with this sleep hygiene-related tip. And it doesn’t always improve the quality and the quantity of your sleep which then creates frustration and we’ll end up having to deal with more than just the amount of light in the room. 

If you have any questions about any tips, myths or advice you’ve seen online, feel free to let me know. 

Beatrix