The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

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

May 27, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 moreGUEST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taperclinic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josef-witt-doerring DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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