The sleep solution
Draws on cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques in a guide to understanding what contributes to sleep problems and how to minimize medication dependency, sharing coverage of subjects ranging from insomnia and sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders.
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- I really enjoyed "The Sleep Solution" by Chris Winter
It's less catastrophizing about bad sleep than Why We Sleep, has a good sense of humor, lots of great information about Insomnia and other problems. Unlike "Why We Sleep", Dr. Winter is a practicing sleep doctor so has perhaps more practical perspective.
https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/039...
- Time to get your toddler providing round-the-clock support! ;)
Have been having some luck reading https://www.amazon.com/No-Cry-Sleep-Solution-Toddlers-Presch... - available everywhere libraries (blockbuster for books!) are found.
- I really struggle with fatigue due to a chronic sleep issue. Here’s what helps me:
- see a sleep specialist. You might have a sleep issue like apnea or periodic limb movements that disrupt your sleep without you realizing it. Or narcolepsy, which can show as a kind of chronic drowsiness.
- find a good sleep book. I really enjoyed The Sleep Solution by dr Chris winter.
- mindfulness practice: sometimes this itself can help deepen your sleep.
- Take a power nap (but not a long nap) post lunch. We’re naturally diurnal, so tend to feel sleepy early afternoon.
- Exercise for a short term energy boost and to deepen your sleep at night.
- Hydration: drink a good amount of water. Dehydration is a big cause of fatigue for me
- do low key activities on bad days: be easy on yourself and take it slow. Read a relaxing book or take a bath. Don’t put tons of pressure on yourself.
- magnesium supplements: this is probably the most frequently helpful supplement for improving sleep. It’s often said most people have a magnesium deficiency.
- My biggest complaint about the book: it's simply terrifying.
If you suffer from insomnia, don't pick up this book. It will have the opposite of the desired effect. It doesn't have a lot of practical guidance. And now, according to this article, much of the terror might be unfounded.
Better books I'd recommend if you have insomnia are "The Sleep Solution" and "The Circadian Code"
- “Recovered” hmm. But certainly much better compared to a year ago.
First definitely see a doctor. Lots of conditions like sleep apnea or periodic leg movements can prevent deep sleep.
For me, I have found that anxiety was the root cause of not getting enough deep sleep. My life is so full with kids, work, etc that I can feel like I’m in a constant state of vigilance. What’s helped me:
- Journaling before bed, write down all my worries and cares. Feel all the bottled up feels, etc. also any TODOs. Just get it all out of your head
- talking to a loved one a lot about the same. Just getting it all off my chest
- meditation
- taking breaks from everything for solitude and self care
- exercise
- disconnecting from electronics and reading a relaxing paper book an hour before bed
I’d recommend the book The Sleep Solution by Chris Winter.
- I like this book, but not a lot of practica advice. A good compendium is The Sleep Solution by Chris Winter.
