Like a child counting down the days until Christmas, you’ve spent countless weeks at work dreaming of the day when your much needed vacation will arrive. Finally, it’s here! Unfortunately, that built-up anticipation often results in restless nights leading up to the big day; and can carry over to your destination. So here are my …
Sleep problems are a little different when you’re working two jobs. It’s not so much that you have trouble falling asleep. Quite the opposite, actually, you’re probably so tired that you have a hard time staying awake. The problem when you work two jobs is that there just isn’t time in the day to get …
When you’ve tried everything to overcome insomnia, it can be mentally, emotionally, and physically draining. It’s difficult to hold onto hope that there’s a cure when you feel as though you’ve exhausted all of your options. So, what do you do when Cognitive Behavior Therapy doesn’t work for insomnia? Explore Psychotherapy, Neuropsychological Evaluation, try changing …
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There are a lot of different techniques to overcome insomnia. Sometimes, changing your sleep environment does the trick. If you’ve tried black-out curtains, white noise machines, ear plugs, and sleep masks but haven’t noticed a difference, there is one more thing you can do. Using the best bed sheets for insomnia can really make a …
If you have trouble falling asleep at night, you’ve probably already tried a lot of things to help. Yes, cutting out coffee or an afternoon nap might make you feel more tired at bedtime but what do you right in that moment when you’re in bed, counting the minutes until your alarm goes off? Are …
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Sleep deprivation and anxiety can go hand-in-hand, as they’re often times bidirectional; meaning lack of sleep causes anxiety, and anxiety (according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America) causes lack of sleep. So how to cure sleep anxiety in adults? Everything from Controlled Breathing, Sensory Awareness, Restful Routine, Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Changes in Lifestyle …
If your mom or dad developed sleeping problems when they reached old age, they’re not alone. Sleep problems are pretty common in senior citizens and there are a lot of reasons why. Some are completely natural while others can indicate an underlying health issue. Knowing how to help an elderly parent sleep is important. It …
Sometimes, you just can’t beat insomnia. There are nights when you won’t be able to get to sleep no matter what you try. So, what do you do when you have to get out of bed and function the next day? I know from experience – it’s not easy. But there are some things you …
If you’ve ever felt an irregular heartbeat, you know it’s very scary. What you might not know is that there is a bit of a connection between sleep and premature ventricular contractions or PVCs. Although some PVCs are harmless, they can also be a sign of other health problems so it’s best to check with …
Sometimes, the longer you stay awake, the harder it is to sleep. Whether you’re experiencing your second or third wind and think your body just isn’t ready for bed yet or you’re exhausted but just can’t fall asleep when your head hits the pillow, there are some things you can do to coax yourself to …