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- By sleepyjay · Posted November 20, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 2 replies
- Hi all, I've been living with Hypersomnia for the past two years and it's been pretty rough going. If I let myself I sleep for 14 hours or more a day. I think it was brought on by this high dosage of ...
- By coolsky · Posted November 8, 2008
- In Experiences with alternative treatments · 0 replies
- Hi. I've read that something called "cognitive-behavioral treatment" works for insomnia and am considering trying it myself. I am deciding between individual treatment and a group. I am curious if anyone ...
- By UCBPsychologyClinic · Posted October 7, 2008
- In Teens and sleep · 0 replies
- Does your child have trouble sleeping? We are clinical interns at the UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic and are providing therapy for teens (12-17) who are experiencing sleep difficulties. Sliding scale fee ...
- By prtex · Posted July 14, 2008
- In Experiences with medical treatments · 7 replies
- Hi, everyone. This is my first post. I have severe sleep apnea, and insomnia. Also, in the last few weeks, my circadian rhythm is shot. Needless to say, I'm usually tired and sleepy. Except when I'm real ...
- By Amir · Posted June 29, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 4 replies
- Anyone had to travel with their CPAP. Any advice on getting it through airport security? Amir ...
- By Amir · Posted June 12, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 5 replies
- Hey everyone, I am going to get my CPAP machine tomorrow. I am curious for those out there who use CPAPS, are they really that effective? If so then how quickly do you see/feel results. I am expecting ...
- By CircadiAbsurdium · Posted April 23, 2008
- In In the news · 2 replies
- Is anyone else tired of seeing "news" stories about sleep that turn out to be nothing but the same regurgitated sleep hygiene tips doctors have been spewing for the past 50 years? That advice works great ...
- By CircadiAbsurdium · Posted April 13, 2008
- In Experiences with alternative treatments · 9 replies
- I think I might have circadian rhythm disorder (delayed sleep phase syndrome) so I got a light box and in about a week was able to shift my natural wake time from noon to about 9am. And so far I'm far ...
- By Amir · Posted February 20, 2007
- In Experiences with medical treatments · 11 replies
- Hey everyone, Any suggestions on what to do if I suspect I have sleep apnea? Aince it runs in my family I always think i have it. Should I go to by GP or a sleep center? I am open to any ideas, experiences ...
- By Tracey7370 · Posted February 19, 2007
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 3 replies
- Hi! This is my first post, so I hope I've put this in the right place! I'm 36 and have suffered from insomnia for years, even as a kid I wasn't a good sleeper. I've tried anything and everything to try ...
- By Eric001 · Posted January 19, 2007
- In Emotional and psychological issues · 0 replies
- Hello I have severe sleep apnia, The quality of care we the people receve from our doctors and health care providers is somewhat lacking just recentely I was refused care I was sent a certifed lettter ...
- By Eric001 · Posted January 1, 2007
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Hello I use a cpap I wonder what other types of mask other people use. I had a fisher paxel,huntz R V mask and the new fisher with the seal witch my puppey eate. there is a new mask called the MoJo it ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 17, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Medical News Today has an interesting article on a study showing that use of sleeping pills does not increase use of CPAP machines by patients with sleep apnea. See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 13, 2006
- In New parents · 0 replies
- Medical News Today has an interesting article on a study that shows that massage may help babies sleep more and cry less. See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ews.php?newsid=56230 ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 9, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Medical News Today has a good article on the benefits of exercise in boosting energy (especially when you�re tired!). See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ews.php?newsid=55669&nfid=crss ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 7, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Local 6 News in Florida has an interesting article on Kleine Levin Syndrome, a disorder that causes prolonged excessive sleepiness. See the full article at: http://www.local6.com/news/10262857/deta il.html?subid=22100428&qs=1;bp=t ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 4, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Medline Plus has an interesting article on the increased prevalence of sleep disturbances in women taking SSRI antidepressants. See the full article at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/ fullstory_40681.html ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 2, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Medical News Today has an interesting article on the possible relationship between sleep apnea and diabetes. See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ews.php?newsid=55193 ...
- By Sarah · Posted October 31, 2006
- In New parents · 0 replies
- Medline Plus has an interesting article discussing the sleep patterns of US mothers. See the full article at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/ fullstory_40249.html ...
- By Sarah · Posted October 31, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Associated Content has an interesting article detailing tips for getting a better night�s rest. See the full article at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article /72585/sleep_better_in_two_easy_steps.ht ...
