Many people wonder today, what is dyssomnia, and do I have it? Dyssomnia refers to the collection of primary sleep disorders that negatively impact the quantity and quality of sleep. Common symptoms of dyssomnia are excessive daytime sleepiness, feeling unrested, or struggling to sleep at night. Causes of Dyssomnia Dyssomnia can be caused by a [...]
Everyone loves to travel, but we always miss something about home. For many people, the thing that they miss the most is the comfort of their own bed. It can be difficult to get an adequate amount of quality sleep while traveling. Whether you are trying to catch some Z’s on an airplane or trying [...]
Millions of people suffer from sleep anxiety. Anxiety is the most common health disorder in the United States, affecting about 40 million people. Those who have this disorder tend to suffer from sleep disruption. People with preexisting psychiatric conditions, such as depression, often suffer from sleep anxiety about falling asleep or staying asleep. Tired But [...]
Have you ever felt exhausted throughout the day, even if you got a full night of sleep? Hypersomnia may be the root cause. Idiopathic Hypersomnia or IH is the specific diagnosed sleep disorder of hypersomnia. Hypersomnia is the primary diagnosis of the disorder, while IH is more specific. What are the Symptoms for Idiopathic Hypersomnia? [...]
If you are lying in bed thinking “I can’t sleep” then you are not alone. In America, 70% of adults report that they don’t get sufficient sleep every night. Getting to sleep is something that many people struggle with, and there are a lot of things that could be preventing you from getting the rest [...]
We all know trying to sleep while sick and actually getting a good night's rest can be quite the battle while experiencing sinus pain. It can be difficult to breathe, you could have a runny nose, headaches, or painful pressure. Not being able to get a good night's rest can prevent your body and mind [...]
Working from home offers many potential benefits, from less commute stress to increased schedule flexibility. But by also doing so, you could be more prone to falling asleep at work. A person working from home could become overworked due to long hours or an indefinite start and stop time. Over time, the fatigue will make [...]
When thinking about your sleep schedule there are several things that can affect it. Many people think of working out or caffeine usage but do not take food into consideration. There are foods that can help you fall asleep and foods that may make it harder to fall asleep. Food That Makes You Fall Asleep [...]
Sleep studies are a widely known way to get a diagnosis and treatment plan for any sleep issues you may be experiencing. The average adult tends to need seven to eight hours of quality sleep each night in order to function to the best of their abilities and complete wholesome tasks. When you miss out [...]
Living with Narcolepsy is not an easy thing to do. Narcolepsy impacts every aspect of your life and can make completing daily tasks and working seem like a huge task. What is Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is known as a neurological disorder that causes persistent sleepiness and additional symptoms that can range from muscle weakness, hallucinations, episodes [...]
