Doctor's technique 'takes you from insomnia to a sleep-ready state' quickly - 'you’ll be surprised how well it works’ ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52791321%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DGxYkXfK927n" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>A great number of sleep techniques emphasise tireless exercises like counting, or breathing in a repetitive manner.</p><p>Yet the demand for reliable techniques remains high, particularly when insomnia strikes on a weekday.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>Individuals living with stress and anxiety often contend with intrusive thoughts, which tend to become especially persistent at night.</p><p>Beyond the basics of sleep hygiene, additional methods have been discovered to help the brain shut down quicker, according to Dr Joe.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><h3></h3><br/><img alt="woman sleeping" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="eaa1d9bbe89963ff610e559f822d33a6" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="4e245" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/woman-sleeping.jpg?id=36523107&width=980"/><p>The emergency room doctor shared an alternative technique designed to help the brain when it’s struggling.</p><p>Medically dubbed cognitive shuffling, Dr Joe claimed the hack is excellent for enabling sleep by distracting the brain from racing thoughts.</p><p>He told viewers: “As an ER doctor, I want to share my top technique, called cognitive shuffling, to help you fall asleep when intrusive thoughts won’t leave you alone.</p><p>“It involves focusing your mind on random, non-emotional words and their associated imagery, which can ease your brain into a relaxed, sleep-ready state.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>“It doesn’t involve counting sheep or drinking warm milk. It’s rooted in psychology.</p><p>“It helps take you from an insomnia state to a somnolent state, allowing you to fall asleep.”</p><p>Offering precise instructions, he advised viewers to pick a random, non-emotional word, such as rest.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS </strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-sleep-better-drink-tea-before-bed" target="_self">Should you drink tea before bed? Best hot drinks to 'help you relax and boost sleep quality'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-sleep-three-habits-hygiene-scientist" target="_self">'I'm a neuroscientist - these 3 simple habits will instantly improve your sleep quality'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-sleep-benefits-lifestyle-changes" target="_self">'It's crucial!' Britons told 5 improvements they will notice in their lives if they sleep more</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Dr Joe talking to the camera" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3b020a8eda2f37e8b8c6537e0783b752" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="9206a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/dr-joe-talking-to-the-camera.jpg?id=60067587&width=980"/><p>“Take the first letter of the word and think of several other words that start with the same letter, such as rain, river, rose."</p><p>Once you’ve exhausted all the letters, pick a new word and keep going, Dr Joe instructed, adding: "You might be surprised by how well it works.”</p><p>The method draws from a large number of studies conducted by Luc Beaudoin and other researchers, reviewed in a paper published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine Reviews.</p><p>The scientist noted that in addition to distracting the brain from racing thoughts, cognitive shuffling "resembles in critical respects natural sleep onset".</p>
