Is your addiction preventing you from getting the sleep you need?Have you entered recovery only to struggle with insomnia and other sleep problems?When it comes to addiction and sleep, the road goes both ways: Dependence and substance abuse have a negative impact on the quality of sleep, while sleep problems can drive you to seek … Continue Reading
Is your work schedule interfering with your sleep? Working night shifts or on a rotation can quickly take a toll on both the quantity and quality of your sleep.If you’re struggling with extreme tiredness during your work shift, or can’t seem to fall asleep when you need to you may have shift work disorder.According to … Continue Reading
Have you ever been woken up suddenly by an extremely loud noise, but upon investigation you’re unable to find any cause or evidence that the sound actually happened?It can be extremely distressing to find that this startling experience was all in your head. Rest assured you’re not alone, and this bizarre phenomenon has a name: … Continue Reading
Have you ever found yourself awake yet unable to move? You’re able to look around your room, the surroundings are familiar and detailed. Have you ever gotten the sense that you’re not alone? Felt a weight on your chest or as if you’re floating off your bed?These eerie — and at times terrifying — experiences … Continue Reading
Snoring is not uncommon — in fact, 45% of healthy adults snore at least occasionally. For other people, snoring is a more pervasive problem and that’s when you can really start to feel it take a toll on your daily life.The consequences of snoring can go far beyond simply annoying your bed partner. Even if … Continue Reading
Is snoring waking you up at night?Whether you’re the snorer or the reluctant audience of someone else’s nightly noise-making, these interruptions are likely taking a toll on the quality of your sleep.This guide is designed to help you gain an understanding of why people snore, and what you can do to prevent it.What Is Snoring? … Continue Reading
Sitting in one position for long periods of time can make any of us restless, prompting us to fidget and perhaps shake out some pins and needles. But for some people this is an ongoing struggle every time they try to relax or fall asleep.If you find yourself overcome by unpleasant sensations in your legs … Continue Reading
Have you ever woken up in a strange place without any recollection of how you got there?For sleepwalkers this is a common (and sometimes scary) occurrence. You may even awaken to discover yourself carrying out activities you regularly perform in your everyday life, like getting dressed or typing on your laptop.But what is behind this … Continue Reading
Are you tired during the day even though you’re getting enough sleep at night? Is this excessive sleepiness causing you to fall asleep while at work, doing chores or even driving?You may be suffering from narcolepsy. Arguably the least well-understood sleep disorder, narcolepsy does not always take on the form of the dramatic depictions we’re … Continue Reading
Is your snoring keeping your partner up all night? Do you ever wake up suddenly, feeling as if you have to catch your breath?We often accept our snoring (or our partner’s snoring) as simply an irksome habit. However, in many cases snoring is actually a symptom of a potentially dangerous underlying disorder: sleep apnea.The effects … Continue Reading