✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.29 – Talking to Your Doctor or Therapist About Sleep Struggles: Discussing sleep problems with professionals strengthens recovery by uncovering causes you might miss alone. Prepare notes on bedtime routines, caffeine use, nightmares, or medications. This information helps doctors rule out conditions like sleep apnea, hormonal imbalance, or anxiety patterns. Be honest about lifestyle factors—stress, substances, or irregular schedules. Therapists can teach cognitive or relaxation techniques to calm racing thoughts before bed. Medical providers may adjust treatment plans, ensuring physical and emotional systems align. Asking questions shows strength, not weakness. Sleep struggles are health issues, not character flaws. Open communication speeds progress and prevents self-blame. View appointments as teamwork—your insight plus their expertise. As you track improvements, small adjustments become sustainable habits. When mental and medical care work together, restful nights stop feeling like luck and start becoming the predictable outcome of informed, compassionate collaboration between you and your support network.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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