How To Fall Asleep Faster
Are you in bed at the moment, awake and looking for help to fall asleep? Or have sleep problems become a regular and frustrating part of your life? I’ve suffered …
Insomnia
I’ve suffered from insomnia on and off for more than 20 years, and write about my personal experience here. You’ll find self-help techniques that have worked for me, and discussions of ways to tackle insomnia in different situations.
Paradoxical Insomnia: Do You Sleep Better Than You Think?
Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you hardly got any sleep? But after a shower and breakfast, you’re surprisingly alert and get through the day just fine? This happens …
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Tips For Sleeping Better On A Plane
Unless you’re blessed with the rare ability to sleep anywhere, the chances are you’ll have difficulty sleeping well on a plane. As a frequent flyer, I have many tricks for …
How Sleeping In Separate Bedrooms Improved Our Sleep
A while back, my partner and I came to the conclusion that sleeping well alone was better than sleeping badly together. It’s an admittedly unorthodox approach to sleep, but it’s …
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Full Moon Insomnia: Does The Moon Affect Your Sleep?
Can you remember how well you slept the last time there was a full moon? Do you feel that when the moon shines brightest, things just don’t seem quite right? …
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My Top 10 Tips For Insomnia
I’ve spent more than 20 years coping with insomnia. Fortunately, it’s nowhere near as severe today as it once was. Even though I still have the occasional bad night, I …
Why You Can’t Sleep Well On The First Night In A New Place
If you sleep away from home, do you struggle to fall asleep as easily as you might do in your own bed? And even if you do get some shuteye, …
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How Alcohol Affects Your Sleep
Does an alcoholic drink help you sleep better during periods of insomnia, or when life seems particularly stressful? Perhaps you just enjoy a quiet drink at the end of a …
Fear Of The Dark Phobia: Is It Keeping You Awake?
When I was 13 years old, my parents bought a rundown old house in the middle of the English countryside in Somerset. It was a beautiful house that just needed …
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How To Avoid Jet Lag By Planning Ahead
Does it take you several days to adjust to a new time zone after a long flight? Do you spend a day or two waking up ridiculously early, or struggle …
How To Keep Cool At Night: 15 Ways To Beat The Heat
Feeling too warm in bed can trigger an uncomfortably sweaty night of wondering when we’re going to address climate change. Not only is it unpleasant lying in bed feeling like …
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How To Block Out Noise In Bed
How much sleep have you lost recently because of inconsiderate neighbors or a snoring partner? For sensitive sleepers, noise can be one of the biggest obstacles to a good night’s …
The Best Teas To Drink For Better Sleep
Do you find that drinking herbal tea before bed helps you shift down a few mental gears, wash away your stress, and perhaps even fall asleep a little easier? Or does …
Dexamethasone And Other Culprits For My Insomnia During Chemo
Not long before I started a grueling two months of chemotherapy, I was given a long list of potential side effects that I might experience. I don’t recall insomnia being …
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Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night May Be Normal
How often do you wake up at in the depths of the night? Do you roll over and fall asleep again, or does your mind spring into action with some …
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