05/27/2026

265: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, Psychiatrist Specializing in Medication Tapering: How Sleeping Pills Can Quietly Backfire Long Term

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD is a psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in the field of drug tapering and withdrawal management. With years of experience in clinical psychiatry, he has developed a particular interest and specialization in assisting patients with the safe and effective tapering of psychiatric medications. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized plans that prioritize the patient's well-being and functioning.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Why can sleep anxiety worsen insomnia symptoms?
😴 What happens when sleep becomes your biggest fear?
😴 How psychiatric medications may affect long term sleep
😴 Why tapering too quickly overwhelms your nervous system
😴 Could your thought patterns disrupt deeper nightly rest?
😴 Why perfectionism can sabotage healthy sleep habits
😴 What if poor sleep links to hidden anxiety?
😴 Why obsessing over sleep trackers may increase stress
😴 Could journaling calm racing nighttime thoughts naturally?
😴 Why many fear functioning without proper sleep
😴 What happens when you stop forcing perfect sleep?
😴 How acceptance and mindset shifts improve natural rest
😴   And many more


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