Sleep is often underrated in our 24/7 world. Yet, when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, it affects so many aspects of the next day: energy, food cravings and mental focus to name just a few.
Chronic sleep disruption is alarming in it’s insidious nature. It has many medical as well as psychological impacts, some of which can be quite serious.
Notable Quotes
My life now revolves around getting a good night’s sleep. Activities do and do not get planned based on the impact to the nightly slumber. Things do not get eaten or drunk because of the impact to a good night’s sleep.
Diane
Sleep is the biggest nightmare. Can’t fall asleep and stay asleep without the assist of meds and/or supplements.
Isabelle
Terrible sleep.
Roxy
More Information
Blog posts tagged as sleep disruption:- When Pillars of Wellness Intersect!
- Sleep is NOT Overrated!
- MenoBits #1: Difficulty Falling Asleep
- What does learning to juggle have to do with learning to sleep better?
- Perimenopause from a Naturopathic Medicine Perspective
- Tips to Combat Insomnia and Hormonal Sleep Disruption
- Two Menopause Haiku for You!
- Four Tips to Focus on for Improved Sleep During Perimenopause
- Menopause! The Conference.
- Voices of Women Physicians
- A Menu for Menopause
- Perimenopause: Sleep, Stress & Mental Health
- Perimenopause & Menopause: What to Expect
- Lecture #20: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Lecture #27: Robust Rhythms, Better Health
Additional Video Links
Resources:
- This article Five Tips for Women Who Have Trouble Sleeping from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is a nice quick reference.
- Here is my all-time favorite summary of approaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, produced by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Why We Can’t Sleep is a book that looks at stress that Gen-X women face, but frankly is applicable to any woman.
- A few great Apps for you to consider: Insight Timer (free App for sleep, anxiety and stress), Calm (inexpensive App for sleep), and Headspace (inexpensive App for meditation).
Wild Card: Casper Glow is an innovative way to get a better sleep rhythm. Loop Quiet ear plugs are comfy and block noises (snoring bed partner, barking dogs, city noise) for more restful sleep. One step up are Ozlo Sleepbuds with science-backed sleep sounds. Looking for something more than “white noise?” – try listening to the BBC Radio’s The Shipping Forecast (it goes on for 5 hours)!