How To Fall Asleep Faster Tonight
Are you reading this article in bed because you can’t sleep? Or did you sleep badly (again) last night, and you really want to do something about it? 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?
Do you sometimes wake up feeling like you hardly got any sleep? But after a shower and breakfast, you’re surprisingly alert and manage to get through the day just fine? …
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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
Do you or your partner regularly complain that the other is keeping them awake? Have accusations of heavy snoring, tossing and turning too much, being ‘too hot’ or taking up …
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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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A Sleep Blogger’s Tips For Insomnia
“So if you’ve been blogging about sleep for years, does that mean you’re really good at sleeping now?” That’s the first question most people ask me when I tell them …
Why You Can’t Sleep Well On The First Night In A New Place
Do you always seem to lose sleep when you stay over at a friend’s place or on the first night in a hotel – no matter how luxuriously perfect the …
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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? Personally, I often find that alcohol helps me drop off quicker, especially …
Fear Of The Dark Phobia: Is It Keeping You Awake?
When I was thirteen, my parents bought an old house in the middle of the English countryside, with plans to turn it into something beautiful eventually. Sounds like the start …
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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
Are you having difficulty sleeping at night because you feel too hot in bed? Personally, I’m the kind of person who needs both my bed and my body to feel …
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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 For Sleep And Relaxation
If you spend time with British people, you’ll soon discover that the first step in dealing with most of life’s problems is to put the kettle on. But when I’m …
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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How I Cope With My Middle Of The Night Wakings
How often do you wake up in the depths of the night? Do you roll over and soon fall asleep again, or does your busy mind have other ideas? The …