Night Owl - Sleep Coach

Name: Night Owl - Sleep Coach
Rating: 4.38235 (102 reviews)

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Night Owl - Sleep Coach

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User Reviews for Night Owl - Sleep Coach

Finally a way back to sleep!

I did not follow the app exactly, initially so this took longer than expected. Was extremely challenging with reviving my sleep drive but…it worked! I have had sleep issues for about 3 years, combo of reasons which created ongoing poor sleep habits. Completed the app, following the challenging rules and I have experienced restorative sleep again and it is life changing!! Thank you for putting this in an app, as I don’t know of any sleep therapist in my area. I have already passed this on to many people in my life.I know I will need to keep working on this and following all the sleep rigor, but what a reward to feel rested again and have more clarity and energy!

Amechley, Oct 08, 2022

I don't dread bedtime anymore

Night Owl has changed my life. I now have a set of practices and tools that make me feel confident that I can get enough sleep. This program takes all the recommendations I have read about and introduces them gradually in a stepwise fashion so that they are manageable, but I didn't have to wait until I was doing all of them to see improvement: within the first few days I experienced a change for the better in my quality and quantity of sleep. What others say about the app's lack of technological sophistication is true, but it's extremely thoughtfully designed to present concepts clearly, reinforce them effectively, and encourage user compliance. This way, I'm able to experience the value of each practice before adding others. The sleep log, especially, does just enough of the work for me to make it easy to do every day, and looking back at it, I can see my progress. In short, this approach to DIY CBT-I is brilliant. If you are ready to commit to sleeping more and better (and it does take some commitment), do it. So far (I'm on Day 35) there are no specific suggestions about what to do, for example, about a bed partner who does disruptive things, or about other circumstances beyond your control--what I've been doing when such things arise is note them, do as many of the things as are possible that day/night, and get back on track ASAP. Even that improves my confidence that I can sleep, and as the app notes, confidence is key.

Dogmom15, Jun 28, 2022

It works. Terrible app interface

I’m 3/4 of the way through the program, and have seen great improvement. I’m pretty sure the science behind this is excellent.However, the app needs a lot of work!Every time I open it up it makes me login again. Very frustrating.Every time I login it asks me if I like the app or not. There are only two answers, yes and no. ‘Yes’ asks me to write a review, and ‘no’ opens an email to Support. There is no way to simply not answer the question and go on using the app.The app is very text heavy, in terms of reading content. But often, the content does not fit on the screen and I have to pan back-and-forth to read the end of each line.The sleep journal is very clunky. There does not seem to be a way to record a night in which I woke up very early and didn’t fall back asleep. In fact, I often feel like there’s no way to accurately record the type of night I had.Several times, a strange glitch occurred where the data I entered into the sleep journal would copy itself over three times creating six weeks of logs out of what in reality was only two.There are a lot of small issues like this that make the app frustrating to use. But as I said, I am sleeping better and therefore recommend it despite the drawbacks. Also, when I wrote to their tech-support, they were very responsive and pleasant to interact with. I hope they have a new version of the app soon, because it is definitely worth it.

Dr. Sasquatch, Apr 16, 2019

If you have insomnia, PLEASE use this app.

I've had a depression/anxiety diagnosis for two years now. One of the main issues I've had is early awakening (around 3:30 am). I knew about cbt-i and the basics of how to do sleep restriction, but I needed guidance. I looked for an app for ages but could never find one until Night Owl. Previously, I would go 3-4 days on 2-3 hours sleep and I function best on 8-9. Now I'm getting 7-9 hours of good sleep a night.Every step of cbt-I will be explained to you. You will need to truly invest in the program. Each week, you learn a bit more about sleep and why you'll be adding that week's step. It will help you calculate your sleep needs and recalibrate your sleep cycle. IT WORKS. You will need to be prepared to let your brain catch up with what's happening, but that's why it takes 56 days. Commit to it and I promise you'll sleep better. I am.Support is also pretty awesome- they get back to you quickly and know exactly how their app works.

Jackiejackiejackie99, Oct 09, 2016

Definitely works if you stick with it

The interface of this app honestly could use some updating but if you get over that and complete the program, you will see results. I’ve had severe insomnia on and off for about 8 years now. In my most recent cycle I had tried Mitrazapine, Trazodone and some other prescription meds. They would all work seasonally but my body would eventually reject them. My doctor said I needed to try a program like this now that I had been treating my anxiety and my insomnia hadn’t subsided. I say all of this to say that after the 60 days I had completely reset my circadian rhythm and not longer needed sleeping pills to sleep. The process seems tedious but it genuinely works.

KKhabirrr, Jan 17, 2021

Extremely Effective for Sleep Issues

I don’t write App reviews. However, I feel compelled to write this one to help others who may have trouble sleeping. I have tried many different approaches to improve my sleep — read articles, watched videos, OTC sleep aids, sleep test, etc. Nothing really worked. This App works! You need to consistently use it and diligently stick to the program and complete the daily tasks. The App is well designed, easy to use and intuitive. Give it a try! Customer service is also excellent — whenever I have a question or concern they get right back to me with a helpful response. I recommend this program without reservation — this is the App I suggest to family and friends.

LakeViewSL, Feb 10, 2019

Excellent app

For 2-3 decades I have lived with insomnia. I am 56 years old. I had no trouble falling asleep (even at my desk!), but I would wake up after 4 or 5 hours of solid sleep and be awake sometimes for two or three hours before zonking our again. Or I would go through a cycle of being asleep and awake for that length of time. Often that time would be filled with despair and anxiety. I am 2/3 of the way through this program and am sleeping much, much better—more and more often I sleep through the night. I am also much more alert during the day, which needless to say is making my days more productive. This program is written and presented in an easy to understand, very supportive, personable manner. I have recommended it to my friends and family with sleep disorders.

motherofpearl22, Mar 13, 2019

Years and years of poor sleep!

I tried this as a last resort. I basically was tired of using sleep aids (nearly nightly) just to get a good nights sleep. I knew my sleep hygiene was poor but didn’t have the willpower to correct the problems myself...and I was doubtful that my sleep would improve. This program really works when followed. My sleep slowly improved when I started following my sleep plan and quickly worsened when I slacked off mid-program. Glad I made the purchase!

Navych1ck, Nov 11, 2018

Totally works if you stick with it!

The advice is pretty straight forward but this app helps stay consistent with it. I started noticing a major difference with sleep within a couple weeks, but the program lasts almost 6 weeks.Update... towards the end of the 56 days I started having terrible sleep again, and it made me realize the app has done nothing to address external issues that affect sleep. If your insomnia is truly psychological, this will work great. But, the app mentions *nothing* about factors such as medication/health issues that can affect sleep, family, etc. Like, if you have a noisy family member waking you up at night (or a child waking), deep breathing and mindfulness isn’t going to help. And I’ve been snoring horribly and had no idea til my other half mentioned it 50 days into the program. So, I wish the app had mentioned looking for external factors affecting sleep early on vs ignoring it completely. I would have had my doc check my meds on like, day 2 if there had been a mention of it. Turns out they can affect my sleep quality.

skuishee, Aug 02, 2020

Don’t let poor design fool you. It’s content is great!

This app has helped me massively with my sleep issues, increased my overall awareness of my relationship with sleep. Also, the fact of being on a schedule has brought a rhythm to my day and a sense of being consistently supported in this issue. My only critique is that the app is not very well made. Videos have poor visual and sound quality, texts are sometimes too wide for the screen, and the overall app is not very pleasurable to use. But!!! It actually is helping me and I’m very thankful for it!

sleepiswonderful, Feb 18, 2019

Description

Introducing an innovative self-help method of overcoming insomnia through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy in a mobile app. The Night Owl Sleep Coach provides you education in the form of reading and video presentations created by a psychologist and expert in behavioral sleep medicine. Through the use of sleep logs, the app provides you with recommendations tailored to you.

Daily tasks are required as you work through the program. This is not a quick fix program and requires a considerable investment of time and effort. The program takes 56 days to complete, but often improvement will be seen before the end of the 56-day period. The effectiveness of this app was evaluated in a recent study and the results were presented in a poster session at the Sleep 2018 conference. The results showed that the app is helpful in restoring sleep for those with insomnia. Users who completed the app through the end of the program obtained the best results. Read here: https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsy061.407 Do you have insomnia? Insomnia is trouble getting to sleep or getting back to sleep after nighttime awakenings which contributes to impairment in daytime functioning. It is the most common sleep problem affecting up to 30% of people. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Most healthcare providers don’t know much beyond good sleep hygiene practices. This approach involves a list of recommendations including don’t drink coffee and get out of bed if you can’t sleep. You may be surprised to hear that these recommendations alone have little scientific support as an effective approach for treating insomnia. The most effective treatment for insomnia involves a multi-component cognitive behavioral approach, commonly referred to as (CBT-I). However access to the treatment is limited by a shortage of trained providers. Although in person treatment may be the most effective approach, a self-guided approach can be effective. If interested in seeing a specialist in person a list of behavioral sleep providers with experience in CBT-I can be found at the following website: http://www.behavioralsleep.org/FindSpecialist.aspx. If you do not have a specialist in your area or would first like to try a self-guided approach, the information in this app can be very helpful in getting you on the road to conquering your insomnia. The app is based on the best of current sleep science and will guide you through a step-by-step approach to rehabilitate your sleep. Please take the following survey to see if you are a candidate for the treatment approach. Participation candidate survey: 1. Does it take you longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep at night? 2. Are you awake longer than 30 minutes in the middle of the night? 3. Do you wake too early in the morning and can’t get back to sleep? 4. Do you have trouble getting to sleep at your desired time? 5. Have you been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder or a seizure disorder? If you said yes to any of questions 1-4, and no to question 5 then you may be able to benefit from this program. If you answered yes to question 5, please discuss your candidacy for CBT-I with your physician or try to identify a behavioral sleep specialist in your area.