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  • The Sleep Book

  • By: Dr. Guy Meadows
  • Narrated by: Sam Sword
  • Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (45 ratings)

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The Sleep Book

By: Dr. Guy Meadows
Narrated by: Sam Sword
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Summary

Say goodbye to insomnia - the highly effective five-week, drug-free plan.

Sleep shouldn't be a struggle, but for a third of the population the nightly pattern of tossing, turning, and that gnawing frustration is a regular occurrence. The Sleep Book's revolutionary five-week plan now means that this will be a thing of the past.

Using a blend of mindfulness and new acceptance and commitment therapy (act) techniques, Dr. Guy shares his unique five-week plan to cure your problems whether it's a few restless nights or a lifetime of insomnia. Most people who have trouble sleeping invest a huge amount of time, effort, and money into fixing the problem. Dr. Guy has discovered the secret lies not in what you do, but what you learn not to do.... As the more frustrated you become with sleeplessness the further sleep is pushed away.

Dr. Guy's pioneering methods at the sleep school clinic have been an unprecedented success. By popular demand, his highly effective and 100% natural insomnia remedy is now here in this audiobook.

Say goodbye to the vicious cycle of sleepless nights by retraining your brain to sleep.

Sleep well and restore the quality of life you deserve - for good.

©2014 Orion (UK and Commonwealth Rights Only) (P)2014 The Sleep School
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Best method to beat insomnia

I’ve read the mixed reviews. No matter how tired you are you still somehow get by everyday. With Guy’s advice you’ll be back to sleep within at least 6 weeks guaranteed. This book has worked wonders for me and the methods he applies don’t just have to be applied to your sleep problems. Would thoroughly recommend!

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More than just a sleep book

I would first like to say that the narrator was outstanding. His tone of voice made me feel relaxed, the music in between chapters was also relaxing. Now, the content. This book is a 5 week programme, and that's AWESOME. It gives you time to really tackle the issue at the root. You learn so much and it works! I did struggle on week 3 but I went back to it and am now at peace at night. I sleep at 10 PM, wake up at 6 AM. This book has changed my life. As I've said it's more than just a sleep book - it's a mindfulness book. By far the best purchase I have EVER made on Audible.

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Recommended

Found this really useful. I definitely recommend listening to it. Helped improve my sleep.

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Best Sleep Book

ACT (or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is an exciting new form of psychological therapy with a growing evidence base that points to its effectiveness. Guy Meadows has adapted ACT to the specific problem of insomnia. And it is absolutely brilliant. I would recommend this for any person who suffers from sleep deprivation or regular poor sleep. It is quite simply the most important development in the non-drug treatment of insomnia. You will need to practice the skills. If you do you will be rewarded, in sleeping better and in living your best life. I speak as a psychologist and also as someone who has experienced insomnia and been helped by this book.

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The only book I ever recommend!

I genuinely believe this book is the answer to insomnia. I’m so grateful to have found it.

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It works. Nothing more need be said.

The secret to sleeping well? Accepting that you won't sleep well. Sounds paradoxical but effectively, you remove the pedestal you have put sleep on, you remove the fear and sorrow surrounding it and you accept that you can't change your difficulty with sleeping by forcing or challenging it and the negative thoughts that come with it. With this acceptance, your brain will relax and actually allow you to sleep.

I have been practising acceptance of my anxious thoughts and fear of sleep for the past two weeks after reading this book and I have slept with ease ever since. I have ditched almost every prop I used to get to sleep, such as an intense routine of meditation then thought journaling, screens off an hour and a half before I even think about sleeping and so on...

So this is definitely a 5-star book as it has changed my life for the better and enabled me to ditch the intense sleep routine I thought I'd be chained to for the rest of my life.

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Acceptance is Key!

I’ve gone through different methods of trying to sleep but as I realized through accepting and having a different outlook on my physical senzation does give a good result. Learn to accept and let go as what Guy Meadows is approaching in this book and soon you will feel better. It takes time to feel desensitized from feelings but consistent practice will eventually make you feel peaceful which is what the body is looking for to have a good night sleep. Im going to keep reading this book to continually put it in practice. Another Acceptance book is called “Hope and Help for your Nerves” by Dr Claire Weekes.

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To everyone who is desperate to sleep better

With this review I want to encourage everybody who is suffering from insomnia and the fears of the consequences of not sleeping to try this book. It's unique approach of how to change the attitude towards sleep can even help people who have unsuccessfully tried everything to fix their sleep. An absolute must if you want to get your life back. The sleep problem couldn't be described and tackled any better! I am writing this as somebody who has had massive sleep problems since the age of 10. So, my message to my fellow sufferers is, give it a go!

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the only cure to insomnia

This book is absolutely brilliant. It helped me to end anxiety-caused insomnia and get back to been a normal sleeper. It has also tought me how to generally handle life stress and anxiety in a good way. Forever greatful!

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It could be hormones!

This is a revolutionary book in terms of accepting anxiety and uncomfortable feelings. However, if you are a middle aged women struggling with sleep and anxiety I urge you to see your gynaecologist and check out hormone replacement therapy.

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