Hello Fuckoff,

You've probably seen the military sleep method making the rounds online. I get asked about it constantly. And honestly? My take might surprise you.

I don't personally endorse it — and I recorded exactly why. But I do think it's worth understanding what it is, where it came from, and why so many people are drawn to it.

Here's a full breakdown — the science, the steps, and what I'd suggest instead.

Oh, and exciting news! We now accept most insurance plans for our Home Sleep Study, sometimes for as little as $0*. Worth knowing if you've been putting it off.

The military sleep method, explained step-by-step

It's a seven-step sequence built on muscle relaxation, breathing, and visualization — and it's taken off online for a reason. See exactly how it works, where it originated, and what the research actually supports.

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Worth exploring before bed

Understand What's Keeping You Up

A Home Sleep Study can uncover what's really going on, often with little to no out-of-pocket cost* between insurance, HSA/FSA, and flexible payment options.

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*Based on claims data, eligible insured patients may pay as little as $0 for the home sleep study and related consultations. Actual out-of-pocket costs vary by insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and coverage. We will provide your out-of-pocket cost prior to your first consultation. Cost does not include any post-diagnosis medication or treatment, if and when prescribed.

Dr. Breus-Approved: Meet Pulsetto

Pulsetto is a wearable vagus nerve stimulator that uses cervical (neck-based) stimulation to help calm your nervous system and ease your body into the relaxed state sleep requires.

Before bed, take 10 minutes with Pulsetto to help your body unwind and prepare for sleep
Neck-based design for consistent, reliable contact night to night
App-guided, hands-free wind-down routines — right in bed
Offline mode — keeps your routine intact while traveling
AI-personalized sessions that support consistency over time

Research has associated this type of stimulation with increased alpha brain activity and reduced blood pressure — both consistent with a pre-sleep relaxation state.

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Dr. Breus in the Media

Podcasts

How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
A Really Good Cry on Apple

In the press

This 25-Year-Old's Sleep Problems Gave Him Vertigo. His Response? An AI Mattress Cover That Hit Eight Figures

Article on Entrepreneur

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