Insomnia

Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or a disturbance in sleep quality that makes sleep seem inadequate or unrefreshing. People are sleepy and tired during the day and have trouble functioning. Doctors base the diagnosis on a detailed description of sleep habits and patterns and sometimes use testing in a sleep laboratory. If [...]

Restless Legs Syndrome

What is restless legs? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest in an effort to relieve these feelings. RLS sensations are often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs. Often called [...]

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness and intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime. These sudden sleep attacks may occur during any type of activity at any time of the day.

CHARLIE SAYS, GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART

Thinking errors and Sleep

 I have not slept in years! I am always having trouble sleeping! I never sleep well! I can’t sleep! I must sleep, or else…! I have to get better sleep, or else…! You have to help me sleep! I should not be having so much trouble sleeping! I should be able to sleep normally!