Sleep breathing problems are the single most common physical disturbance in someone who suffers from poor sleep quality. Whether you suffer from insomnia, complain of nightmares, restless or jerking legs, or show signs of poor functioning on the Sleep Misery Index, remarkably, breathing problems are the most universal finding among all these... Read more
There are several definitions of insomnia, but the most widely used refer to difficulties you may have falling asleep or staying asleep. Some sleep researchers and physicians refer to poor sleep quality as insomnia. While that perspective may be valid, we prefer to keep the two terms separate. Complete the Chronic Insomnia Assessment HERE and... Read more
The over-arching principle of Sleep Dynamic Therapy® views the majority of sleep problems as sleep quality problems, fueled by a combination of mental and physical factors. These psychological and physiological components are clearly discernible to a trained and experienced sleep specialist. The specialist must be skilled at guiding the... Read more
Emerging scientific research clearly shows that the relationships between depression and insomnia are far more complex than originally understood. The current model as expressed in the psychiatric terminology of the DSM-IV-TR (the diagnostic manual used by psychiatrists and psychologists to define mental health disorders) emphasizes insomnia as a... Read more
Classic Triad of Sleepiness, Tiredness, and Fatigue Symptoms
These symptoms are the three most common reported by sleep patients. After all, if your sleep is of a poor quality, you should expect some problems during the day with too much sleepiness, tiredness or fatigue.
Remarkably, many sleep patients do not appreciate the distinctions between... Read more
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