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Friday, November 21, 2008

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  • How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder?
    Friends and family often ask me, “How do I know if I have a sleep disorder, and what can I do about it?” I thought that I would review some of the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and how you should prepare yourself to visit your doctor to present your sleep problems.
  • Just Diagnosed?
    If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with a sleeping disorder, you’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
  • Sleep Problems
    Many conditions can be a cause for sleeping disorders. Review these guides to find out what may be keeping you awake at night or making you tired during the day.
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  • Understanding Sleep Disorders
    Find links to information on insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea or general sleeping problems.
  • Day and Night: Why We Sleep When We Do
    We left off talking about the circadian rhythm and how it is primarily regulated by light during the day, helping us be more alert, and conversely by melatonin at night, making us feel sleepy.  This can actually help define what type of person you are- either a lark (those who are always “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed” first thing in the morning), or an owl (people who “do their best work after 10 PM”). 
  • Quiz - Just How Sleep-Deprived Are You?
    The amount of sleep you need may have little to do with the amount you actually get. Use our Sleep Diagnostic tool to determine whether you need more sleep.
  • Treatment
    Prevention of sleeplessness depends upon the patient's ability to learn how to relax and sleep well. A number of behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals. Behavioral techniques can actually cure chronic insomnia and studies report their effectiveness in nearly all patients with primary chronic insomnia.
  • Drug Information
    Once you’ve been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, your doctor may prescribe a specific drug regimen. Below you’ll find a list of common drugs prescribed for such disorders with links to information about how to take them, interactions with other medications and common side effects.
  • Sleep Disorders Message Boards
    Make a connection, ask a question, share a concern, give advice or just chat. Our message boards connect you with a community of people who understand where you’re coming from and what you’re going through.
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