Comments on: The inconsistency of insomnia advice http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/ Sharing the best insomnia news and advice to help you resolve your lack of sleep Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:42:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Martin Reed http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-1865 Martin Reed Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:51:50 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-1865 The article doesn't specify whether that particular study conducted by the University of Sao Paulo used insomniacs - so we'd presume they didn't. I'm with you when it comes to sleeping in bed - I find it difficult to sleep without 'winding down' with a book before turning the lights off; against a lot of the advice you see dished out for insomnia sufferers. The article doesn’t specify whether that particular study conducted by the University of Sao Paulo used insomniacs – so we’d presume they didn’t.

I’m with you when it comes to sleeping in bed – I find it difficult to sleep without ‘winding down’ with a book before turning the lights off; against a lot of the advice you see dished out for insomnia sufferers.

]]> By: A. Marina Fournier http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-1821 A. Marina Fournier Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:54:46 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-1821 Were the people in this study insomniacs? I'm inclined to believe they weren't, or you would have mentioned it. Dr. Dement and others say you're not supposed to read in bed, but it can often get me drowsy, which is a good start. If I had to read in another room, then get up and get into bed, it would clear the drowsiness. I don't know if I'm an anomaly, an exception that proves the rule, or what. I just know that's what has worked in the past. Besides, it is often the only time in the day I have to read a book, undisturbed. The possible negative effect is if I lie there thinking about what I've read--that's what I don't want to happen at bedtime, because I already have a hard time shutting the verbal/thinking part of my brain, It is that issue that seems to be at the seat of my insomnia. Were the people in this study insomniacs? I’m inclined to believe they weren’t, or you would have mentioned it.

Dr. Dement and others say you’re not supposed to read in bed, but it can often get me drowsy, which is a good start. If I had to read in another room, then get up and get into bed, it would clear the drowsiness. I don’t know if I’m an anomaly, an exception that proves the rule, or what. I just know that’s what has worked in the past.

Besides, it is often the only time in the day I have to read a book, undisturbed. The possible negative effect is if I lie there thinking about what I’ve read–that’s what I don’t want to happen at bedtime, because I already have a hard time shutting the verbal/thinking part of my brain, It is that issue that seems to be at the seat of my insomnia.

]]> By: Insomnia sufferers should avoid daytime napping http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-788 Insomnia sufferers should avoid daytime napping Wed, 19 May 2010 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-788 [...] Insomnia advice is often inconsistent. One specific piece of advice we often see recommended (and discouraged) is napping – so we were particularly keen to read a recent article from MSN Health & Fitness that specifically discusses whether napping is helpful or harmful. [...] [...] Insomnia advice is often inconsistent. One specific piece of advice we often see recommended (and discouraged) is napping – so we were particularly keen to read a recent article from MSN Health & Fitness that specifically discusses whether napping is helpful or harmful. [...]

]]> By: Martin Reed http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Martin Reed Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:55:46 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-38 Thank you for your contribution, Jess. We've heard a few people mention that Yoga helps them get to sleep. Hopefully when our community launches, we can dedicate a section to yoga poses and discussion so we can explore this further. Thank you for your contribution, Jess. We’ve heard a few people mention that Yoga helps them get to sleep. Hopefully when our community launches, we can dedicate a section to yoga poses and discussion so we can explore this further.

]]> By: Jess http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Jess Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:14:05 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-37 I find that yoga really helps. Just one hour of class per week makes a real difference (when I can make it), and I find that a bit before bed (maybe 20 minutes) helps as well -- I fall asleep faster and the sleep is much better. I'm not sure if this works for everyone, but I've definitely noticed positive changes.It's not so much about exertion as the deep breathing.. Really reduces stress as well. I find that yoga really helps. Just one hour of class per week makes a real difference (when I can make it), and I find that a bit before bed (maybe 20 minutes) helps as well — I fall asleep faster and the sleep is much better. I’m not sure if this works for everyone, but I’ve definitely noticed positive changes.It’s not so much about exertion as the deep breathing.. Really reduces stress as well.

]]> By: Fight your insomnia by avoiding daytime horizontal positions http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/the-inconsistency-of-insomnia-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Fight your insomnia by avoiding daytime horizontal positions Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:31:37 +0000 http://www.insomnialand.com/blog/?p=106#comment-35 [...] heard the advice about evening exercise before (although there is conflicting advice over just how strenuous this should be), but the morning sunshine is new to us. Have you heard of [...] [...] heard the advice about evening exercise before (although there is conflicting advice over just how strenuous this should be), but the morning sunshine is new to us. Have you heard of [...]

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