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S6 E115 - Breaking Up with OTC Sleep Aids and Tips and Tricks

In this episode, Dan and Michelle discuss the challenges and strategies of weaning off over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medications. They explore the common OTC aids like diphenhydramine, alcohol, melatonin, and valerian root. Additionally, the hosts talk about the behavioral conditioning associated with sleep aids and provide actionable tips for breaking the cycle. Learn how to manage your sleep health better and reduce dependency on OTC sleep aids with practical advice from sleep experts.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:10 Florida Weather and Electricity Bills
01:21 Solar Energy and Political Opinions
02:13 Property Taxes and Legal Issues
02:39 Main Topic: Breaking Up with Over-the-Counter Sleep Medications
04:04 Common OTC Sleep Aids
05:19 Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
07:25 How to Wean Off OTC Sleep Aids
08:55 Behavioral Conditioning and Sleep
10:48 Sleep Takeout Tip: Separating Bedtime from Medication
11:57 Conclusion and Farewell

✨ Real rest isn’t just about falling asleep, it’s about feeling at ease again. I’m Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can’t quite turn off their minds at night. 🌙 Discover more about this work or reach out directly at https://www.danielbaughn.com/schedule-call Sometimes, a simple conversation can be the start of real change.

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