Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t.co/y6lIbKkerM https://t.co/Xp5ZDVgOq6
Paradoxical intention for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Aug 2021 – May 2025Where it's discussed
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The social discussions highlight the effectiveness of paradoxical intention, with phrases like 'great improvements' and 'backs up what I see in clinic,' indicating both enthusiasm and real-world relevance. The tone varies from optimistic to cautious, reflecting awareness of the need for further research to confirm these findings.
Most discussions agree that paradoxical intention shows promise in treating insomnia, citing strong positive results and clinical experiences.
Posts demonstrate high interest, with multiple mentions of practical applications and general excitement about the findings.
The posts engage deeply by referencing specific outcomes, such as reductions in sleep-related anxiety and supporting clinical observations.
The discussions recognize potential significance, emphasizing the need for more rigorous research but acknowledging the promising implications for treatment.
Abstract in brief
- The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of research on paradoxical intention (PI), a treatment for insomnia, assessing its effectiveness on sleep symptoms and related psychological processes.
- Findings show that PI significantly improves insomnia symptoms compared to passive controls, with larger effects seen when compared to passive comparators and moderate effects when compared to active comparators.
- Despite promising results, the study highlights the need for more rigorously designed research to confirm PI’s effectiveness before it can be widely recommended.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky"Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el insomnio”. (pero son necesarios estudios metodológicamente más robustos antes de sacar conclusiones definitivas) https://t.co/qzB6zTue7b https://t.co/aE76sprRKr
A really useful review showing that paradoxical intention for #insomnia led to large improvements in key insomnia symptoms and resulted in great reductions in sleep-related performance anxiety. Backs up what I see in clinic
Can’t get to sleep? Try to stay awake! Systematic review/meta-analysis finds paradoxical intention (ie, focus on staying awake, instead of getting to sleep) leads to moderate-large improvements to insomnia (relative to active-passive comparators) https://t.co/YnHRijXn08 https://t.co/59c9Fy13HX
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
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RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
A really useful review showing that paradoxical intention for #insomnia led to large improvements in key insomnia symptoms and resulted in great reductions in sleep-related performance anxiety. Backs up what I see in clinic
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
Can’t get to sleep? Try to stay awake! Systematic review/meta-analysis finds paradoxical intention (ie, focus on staying awake, instead of getting to sleep) leads to moderate-large improvements to insomnia (relative to active-passive comparators) https://t.co/YnHRijXn08 https://t.co/59c9Fy13HX
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
RT @pitiklinov: "Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el ins…
"Meta-análisis: La instrucción "¡intenta permanecer despierto el mayor tiempo posible!" funciona con eficacia contra el insomnio”. (pero son necesarios estudios metodológicamente más robustos antes de sacar conclusiones definitivas) https://t.co/qzB6zTue7b https://t.co/aE76sprRKr
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
RT @DegenRolf: Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t…
Meta-analysis: The instruction "try to remain awake for as long as possible!" works successfully against insomnia. https://t.co/y6lIbKkerM https://t.co/Xp5ZDVgOq6
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