Untangle Having Trouble with Sleep? Here's How to Fix it. With Dr. Chris Winter
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Feb 3, 2026 Chris Winter, neurologist, sleep specialist, and author of The Sleep Solution, explains how modern life wrecks sleep. He talks about why screens and 24/7 culture boost sleep problems. He distinguishes insomnia from simple sleep loss. He explores mindset, misperception of rest, and offers five practical ways to improve sleep right now.
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Athlete Who Misperceived Her Sleep
- Chris Winter describes a fit, athletic patient who reported only two hours sleep nightly.
- Her husband observed she actually slept more, revealing misperception common in insomnia.
Perception Distorts Reported Sleep
- Insomnia patients often misperceive sleep quantity and confuse fatigue with sleepiness.
- Their vivid memories of awakenings distort overall sleep estimation.
Drive And Perfectionism Fuel Insomnia
- Insomnia commonly affects driven, detail-oriented people who overapply problem-solving to sleep.
- That cognitive focus on sleep creates a self-perpetuating disorder.
