Do you struggle to keep your eyes open during the day? Does it feel as if no matter how much you sleep you’re always tired? While it may be easy for others to write you off as lazy, your excessive sleepiness could be a sign of an underlying sleep disorder. See if your symptoms match … Continue Reading
The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that approximately 40 million Americans have some kind of sleep disorder. This encompasses a wide range of illnesses and conditions that include insomnia, sleep apnoea and restless leg syndrome. Sleep-related disorders are on the rise and many illnesses that people are suffering from during the day, may … Continue Reading
Does it take you a long time to fall asleep once you’ve tucked yourself in for the night?Do you frequently wake up during the course of the night and experience difficulty falling back asleep? Or do you find yourself waking up early for no apparent reason, feeling drowsy and unrested? If you’ve answered yes to any of … Continue Reading
Do you or your child have ADHD and are having difficulty getting enough sleep? Sleep problems and ADHD go hand-in-hand for many people. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or getting up in the morning, these issues can significantly impact your daily life. What’s more, your lack of sleep might in turn be exacerbating your … Continue Reading
Have you been told that you behave strangely when you sleep? Do you kick, punch, yell out or even jump out of bed? Are you acting out your dreams? For the majority of people dreaming is a completely internal experience, but in those with a sleep disorder called REM sleep behavior disorder dreaming becomes physical experience.What Is … Continue Reading
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