Sleep Disorders
Learn about common sleep disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Find expert advice on managing conditions like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and more for better sleep and health.
Insomnia
Struggling with insomnia? Discover expert tips, proven strategies, and practical advice to improve sleep quality, establish a bedtime routine, and overcome sleepless nights for a healthier, more restful life.
It’s 3 AM and I’m lying awake in my bed. The only light in the room is the glow from my smartphone, which I know I’m not supposed to be using this late.
Regularly affecting as many as one in three people throughout the UK, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the developed world.
If you have ever lain wide awake at night, mind racing, wishing you could fall back to sleep, watching the clock, knowing tomorrow is going to be a write-off - you will know that insomnia can be cruel.
It’s 3 AM and I’m lying awake in my bed. The only light in the room is the glow from my smartphone, which I know I’m not supposed to be using this late.
Regularly affecting as many as one in three people throughout the UK, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the developed world.
If you have ever lain wide awake at night, mind racing, wishing you could fall back to sleep, watching the clock, knowing tomorrow is going to be a write-off - you will know that insomnia can be cruel.
When insomnia first struck me back in my 30’s, around the same time as my son was born three months prematurely so I was constantly on the alert to what was happening with my son, I deployed everything to try to help me sleep;
When we heard that the Dodow, a digital sleep lamp from France was created by insomniacs, we just knew we would have to try it. It already has more than 60,000 users. It arrives boxed, with clear, easy to understand instructions.
Whilst most of us will experience some sleep deprivation and tiredness at some time, insomnia - defined as a regular difficulty with falling or staying asleep - is different. Insomnia not only affects your sleep, it affects your whole life. It’s been estimated to affect up to a third of adults and for some it can prove debilitating.
When insomnia first struck me back in my 30’s, around the same time as my son was born three months prematurely so I was constantly on the alert to what was happening with my son, I deployed everything to try to help me sleep;
When we heard that the Dodow, a digital sleep lamp from France was created by insomniacs, we just knew we would have to try it. It already has more than 60,000 users. It arrives boxed, with clear, easy to understand instructions.
Whilst most of us will experience some sleep deprivation and tiredness at some time, insomnia - defined as a regular difficulty with falling or staying asleep - is different. Insomnia not only affects your sleep, it affects your whole life. It’s been estimated to affect up to a third of adults and for some it can prove debilitating.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder whereby the sufferer has trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as possible. It can be experienced on its own, or as a symptom of other health problems, such as psychological stress, heart failure, heartburn or chronic pain.
When you're unable to sleep, the natural response is to do whatever you can to immediately fix it. We are conditioned to respond to problems like not sleeping, with action and “doing” something.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder whereby the sufferer has trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep as long as possible. It can be experienced on its own, or as a symptom of other health problems, such as psychological stress, heart failure, heartburn or chronic pain.
When you're unable to sleep, the natural response is to do whatever you can to immediately fix it. We are conditioned to respond to problems like not sleeping, with action and “doing” something.
Other Sleep Conditions
There are several sleep conditions beyond insomnia that can affect the quality and quantity of sleep. Here’s an overview of common sleep disorders:
An estimated one-third of us will experience sleep paralysis - an often terrifying and debilitating experience mid-sleep that may cause some sleepers to become afraid of going to bed every night.
Society has long perpetuated a shortsighted regard for sleep-related illnesses. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep condition affecting as many as 1.5 million people throughout the UK.
A 2012 study conducted by Stanford University and the University of Montreal suggests that 3.6% of people in the USA are prone to sleepwalking.
An estimated one-third of us will experience sleep paralysis - an often terrifying and debilitating experience mid-sleep that may cause some sleepers to become afraid of going to bed every night.
Society has long perpetuated a shortsighted regard for sleep-related illnesses. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep condition affecting as many as 1.5 million people throughout the UK.
A 2012 study conducted by Stanford University and the University of Montreal suggests that 3.6% of people in the USA are prone to sleepwalking.
After being diagnosed with cataplexy - a condition that often manifests itself in the sudden loss of muscle control due to strong and/or pleasant emotions - Dee-
I remember the first time I had sleep paralysis very clearly. I had put myself to bed a few hours earlier as I felt unwell that evening. My body had felt quite warm and achey, so I thought the best thing was to rest up for tomorrow.
Snoring is a common occurrence for many people, and but could be an indicator of a significant health issue. Even with no underlying cause, frequent snoring can still cause issues. Anyone that sleeps next to you can be irritated by the sound.
After being diagnosed with cataplexy - a condition that often manifests itself in the sudden loss of muscle control due to strong and/or pleasant emotions - Dee-
I remember the first time I had sleep paralysis very clearly. I had put myself to bed a few hours earlier as I felt unwell that evening. My body had felt quite warm and achey, so I thought the best thing was to rest up for tomorrow.
Snoring is a common occurrence for many people, and but could be an indicator of a significant health issue. Even with no underlying cause, frequent snoring can still cause issues. Anyone that sleeps next to you can be irritated by the sound.