WebMD looks at the why and what happens when insomnia hits a couples’ bedroom: He Slept, She Slept: Sex Differences in Sleep.
In many cases, resolving the sleep issues — which Garfinkel is often able to accomplish in six to 12 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy — allows the couple to explore other issues that may have contributed to the poor sleep in the first place, such as depression or marital difficulties. “Resolving insomnia allows other things to be addressed calmly,” says Garfinkel.