Working with Dr. Jill McGarry
#3
#3
Why sleep can easily feel problematic
Why sleep can easily feel problematic
Why sleep can easily feel problematic
Why anxiety and panic show up around sleep, and how to create space for them.
ACT
Post Video Reflection
Post Video Reflection
Notice
After the first flash of worry, what does your problem-solving mind do next: analyse the past, plan the future or hunt for another solution?
After the first flash of worry, what does your problem-solving mind do next: analyse the past, plan the future or hunt for another solution?
Try
Try
When your problem-solving mind comes online about sleep, say hello to it gently or playfully and return your attention to what you're doing or one part of your body.
When your problem-solving mind comes online about sleep, say hello to it gently or playfully and return your attention to what you're doing or one part of your body.
Live
Live
Which loose thread around sleep are you willing to stop pulling for now?
Which loose thread around sleep are you willing to stop pulling for now?
I've answered these (e.g. in my notebook)
Session Recap
01
Threat has four common responses
Fear about not sleeping can trigger immediate physical reactions such as muscle tension, sweating or a pounding heart. People may fight against wakefulness, try to escape it, become very still or feel depleted and shut down. These are often described as fight, flight, freeze and flop.
01
Threat has four common responses
Fear about not sleeping can trigger immediate physical reactions such as muscle tension, sweating or a pounding heart. People may fight against wakefulness, try to escape it, become very still or feel depleted and shut down. These are often described as fight, flight, freeze and flop.
02
Problem-solving comes next
After the initial alarm, the mind may analyse the past, plan for the future or search for another solution. Analysis and planning keep the mind engaged in deliberate waking activity. This can maintain the alertness that makes sleep more difficult.
02
Problem-solving comes next
After the initial alarm, the mind may analyse the past, plan for the future or search for another solution. Analysis and planning keep the mind engaged in deliberate waking activity. This can maintain the alertness that makes sleep more difficult.
03
Pulling the thread can unravel more
Searching through sleep tips, podcasts, other people’s experiences and new sleep plans may feel productive. But like pulling a loose thread on a jumper, it can gradually enlarge the struggle.
03
Pulling the thread can unravel more
Searching through sleep tips, podcasts, other people’s experiences and new sleep plans may feel productive. But like pulling a loose thread on a jumper, it can gradually enlarge the struggle.
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Understanding your experience with sleep
Understanding your experience with sleep
Beginning to describe and make sense of what’s been happening for you.
Beginning to describe and make sense of what’s been happening for you.
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
An ACT & CFT based approach helping you to improve your relationship with sleep.
Sluzzle offers educational help for everyday sleep challenges and isn’t designed for medical sleep disorders.
©2026 Sluzzle - All rights reserved. Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE