Interactive Sleep Diary - New Solutions For Old Problems
The statistics say that 50 million Americans suffer from insomnia.
Something tells me that number is an underestimate.
While some people see their doctors for insomnia, there are many more that try their own methods for improving sleep or simply just deal with it.
Insomnia is a real problem, and there is nothing wrong with seeking help, whether it is from your doctor or someone else.
If you would prefer not to go to the doctor, fellow insomniacs can be a good alternative.
Or even better, former fellow insomniacs.
You have to remember that hundreds of thousands of people are going through the exact same thing you are, and there's a good chance they have new solutions you haven't tried.
There is an abundance of message boards on this topic, with tons of ideas with the opinions of the people who have tried them.
It is a good place to find out whether certain solutions are safe and effective.
However, you have to remember that what works for one person may not work for another.
The important thing is to keep trying things until you find what works for you.
Talking about it with others and exchanging ideas will also help you not feel so alone.
This may lead to being less stressed about it, which may even help you sleep.
Stress and anxiety are leading causes of insomnia, so often it is better to treat these rather than the insomnia itself.
The same concept applies to depression and a number of other illnesses.
If you think this may be the case, a simple doctor's appointment can usually diagnose it.
To help you and your doctor cure your insomnia, there is an Interactive Sleep Diary on the website for the National Sleep Foundation.
All you have to do is fill out the diary each day for one or two weeks, then submit it on the website.
In return you will receive an analysis of your sleep habits, and activities that might be affecting your ability to sleep well at night.
You can print out the analysis and bring it to your doctor's office, or e-mail it.
Although this is a useful tool, it is obviously not a necessity for your doctor to diagnose you.
If you have a clear understanding of your sleeping habits and what the problem is, your doctor should be able to find a way to treat your insomnia quite easily.
Keeping your insomnia a secret isn't going to help you get rid of it.
Tell someone and start getting some more shut eye.
Something tells me that number is an underestimate.
While some people see their doctors for insomnia, there are many more that try their own methods for improving sleep or simply just deal with it.
Insomnia is a real problem, and there is nothing wrong with seeking help, whether it is from your doctor or someone else.
If you would prefer not to go to the doctor, fellow insomniacs can be a good alternative.
Or even better, former fellow insomniacs.
You have to remember that hundreds of thousands of people are going through the exact same thing you are, and there's a good chance they have new solutions you haven't tried.
There is an abundance of message boards on this topic, with tons of ideas with the opinions of the people who have tried them.
It is a good place to find out whether certain solutions are safe and effective.
However, you have to remember that what works for one person may not work for another.
The important thing is to keep trying things until you find what works for you.
Talking about it with others and exchanging ideas will also help you not feel so alone.
This may lead to being less stressed about it, which may even help you sleep.
Stress and anxiety are leading causes of insomnia, so often it is better to treat these rather than the insomnia itself.
The same concept applies to depression and a number of other illnesses.
If you think this may be the case, a simple doctor's appointment can usually diagnose it.
To help you and your doctor cure your insomnia, there is an Interactive Sleep Diary on the website for the National Sleep Foundation.
All you have to do is fill out the diary each day for one or two weeks, then submit it on the website.
In return you will receive an analysis of your sleep habits, and activities that might be affecting your ability to sleep well at night.
You can print out the analysis and bring it to your doctor's office, or e-mail it.
Although this is a useful tool, it is obviously not a necessity for your doctor to diagnose you.
If you have a clear understanding of your sleeping habits and what the problem is, your doctor should be able to find a way to treat your insomnia quite easily.
Keeping your insomnia a secret isn't going to help you get rid of it.
Tell someone and start getting some more shut eye.