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😴 Are you tired of being tired?

Difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, or relying on sleep medication can take a toll on your physical health, emotional wellbeing, and daily functioning.

Watch Joanna's presentation from the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference to learn about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT I, the evidence based first line treatment for chronic insomnia.

In this presentation, you'll discover:

🌙 Why insomnia often continues even after the original cause has resolved.

🧠 How CBT I helps retrain your brain and improve sleep naturally.

💙 Why CBT I is recommended before sleeping medications for chronic insomnia.

✨ Practical strategies that support long term improvements in sleep and overall wellbeing.

Originally presented at the Health for Longevity International Conference 2026, hosted by Health for Longevity and shared with permission.

🎥 Watch the full presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISEWETqwOC0

Learn more about Health for Longevity:
https://healthforlongevity.ca

Disclaimer. This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as psychological, medical, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create a psychologist, client relationship with PsychSolutions. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual needs.

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War trauma is often misunderstood.

It is not just flashbacks or dramatic reactions like you see in movies. For many veterans, it is a constant state of being on alert, even in places that are completely safe.

The nervous system learns to survive in environments where danger is unpredictable. When someone returns home, the body does not automatically know the threat is gone. It keeps responding as if it still is.

This can show up as scanning every room, noticing exits, reading people for risk, and reacting strongly to sudden sounds or unexpected movement. The body can respond in seconds, even when the mind knows there is no immediate danger.

There is also a deeper layer that is often less spoken about. Some individuals carry moral injury, which is not only fear based, but rooted in guilt, shame, and internal conflict about what had to be done or witnessed in order to survive. This can create a heavy sense of isolation and self judgement that is difficult to talk about.

Coming home can also feel disorienting. After living in high intensity environments, everyday life can feel strange or even disconnected. At the same time, there is often grief for the deep bonds formed with others in those experiences.

War trauma is not a sign of weakness. It is the nervous system doing what it was trained to do in order to survive.

Healing is possible. With the right support, the brain and body can begin to learn that safety is no longer something that has to be fought for every moment of the day.

Support is available if you or someone you care about is carrying this experience.

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