The SleepKey is a small handheld computer that uses cognitive behavioral strategies in a self-help format to treat insomnia. Although SleepKey can be used as part of the treatment outlined by your health professional, this program was designed to provide behavioral strategies for insomnia with minimal professional assistance. SleepKey was developed with grants from the National Institute of Health and in consultation with leading insomnia experts.
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LifeSign SleepKey Handheld Insomnia Treatment Computer
Insomnia and Stress The Relation
Published on January 16th, 2008 in Insomnia, Stress Relief
Stress is often considered as one factor that can causes insomnia, no matter whether the it is acute or chronic insomnia. People can stress caused by the overwhelming bills for instance, or else caused by traumatic situation such as a death family member. People may also endure stress when other person, the boss i.e., sets high standards for him or her. There are actually many factors that may cause stress, which in turns can also lead someone in insomnia.
10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It
Published on October 22nd, 2007 in Insomnia
Another find on digg. Very good.
“If you are a night owl, and that works for you, I think that’s great. There’s no reason to change, especially if you’re happy with it. But for me, switching from being a night owl to an early riser (and yes, it is possible) has been a godsend. It has helped me in so many ways that I’d never go back. Here are just a few.”
Chosen comment:
for the people saying it doesnt matter when you go to sleep, you still get the same hours in the day, that doesnt work for me at least. say if i go to bed at 2am and get up at 9. thats 7 hours of sleep but i still feel tired and not rejuvenated. if i go to bed at 11 and get up at 6 its the same hours but i feel rejuvenated and function a lot better, saving time.
i will never be a night owl when im by myself at least. i work 3x as slow and get distracted very easily. when people tell me that they stayed up until 5am finishing a project, im like i got up at 3am to finish my project lol.
when i do things, even unimportant things in the morning it feels so much better. for example, make a good breakfast and watch a short movie before you start your day. its amazing to think that you have already watched a movie before your day even started.
Understanding the cause of Insomnia and solution for it
Published on September 13th, 2007 in Insomnia
What causes insomnia
I have spent several sleepless nights in the past month, the humidity has been terrible in the Carolinas. Added to that, the thoughts that make you feel like the day is incomplete. Here is a wonderful animated film that captures some of … more
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or “rest their mind” for more than a few minutes at a time. It’s estimated that 60 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder. Insomnia can be caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs, caffeine, depression, bipolar disorder, emotional or mental tension, work problems, financial stress, unsatisfactory sex life and sometimes occurs for no apparent reason. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes.
Fighting Insomnia Attacks
Published on May 21st, 2007 in Insomnia
Our life is full of stressors that will trigger stress, thus fighting insomnia is the last thing anyone needs in their life. Occasionally we all lose sleep during our night hours. There will always be a time when our minds refuse to relax during sleeping hours. There are many reasons why sleep will not come and few of them can be linked to excitement or stress. Other factors such as drinking coffee or other caffeine-based beverage at night can also prevent our sleep. You might think that alcohol can bring relax to our mind, but actually it does the opposite. Alcohol should be avoided at night since even if you do fall asleep your will lose REM sleep, which is needed to feel relaxed.
If you had an excitement during the day and very pleased, you may lose a night sleep dwelling on the day. There are various reasons can cause a person to lose their sleep, however if sleepless nights persist you perhaps need some helps, since acute insomnia can lead to chronic insomnia and even extend to death.
Acute Insomnia What and How
Published on May 12th, 2007 in Insomnia
Acute insomnia is different with chronic insomnia since acute insomnia only comes around occasionally. An acute insomnia often appears with mild symptoms during its attack. The person who suffers it may also suffer anxiety, panic attacks, sleepless nights, and so forth. The acute insomnia attacks are rarely prolonged like that of chronic insomnia one. Acute insomnia may also occur after a death in the family member, during a change in job position at work, new baby arrivals, changing in certain medications and so forth. The acute insomnia attacks may last a week or so and then just disappear. So, if you are suffering –or think are- acute insomnia you perhaps need to learn some tactics to reduce your stress that will help you cope with this short illness. However, when these symptoms of insomnia and attack continue, it is possible you need a certain medical care.
