Fortunately, you can find the help you need to put your sleepless nights to rest. This article will provide helpful information on new insomnia studies and point you toward helpful insomnia resources and support networks.
Insomnia News and Information
Science Daily reports that a new study of 44 women and men provides evidence that cognitive behavior therapeutic instructions delivered to insomniacs via the Internet could improve their sleep. Cognitive behavior therapy aims to alter sleeping habits and sleep schedules without the use of medication. Those undergoing therapy work with a sleep clinician to pinpoint problem areas, and eventually resolve sleep obstacles. Read about cognitive behavior therapy and decide if you’d like to try it.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s sleepeducation.com Web site was created for anyone seeking current, relevant information about sleep disorders. You can learn about sleep hygiene, evaluate your sleep, take a sleep quiz and read about how sleep affects you.
The National Institutes of Health oversees numerous clinical trials studying various aspects of insomnia. To learn about studies that have been completed or to participate in an ongoing study, check out the ClinicalTrials.gov Web site.
Online Sleep Forums
The Insomnia section of MedHelp.com provides a list of frequently asked questions about insomnia with links to answers from a medical doctor.Daily Strength Insomnia Support Groups provides free, anonymous access to bulletin boards, plus articles on relevant topics. Other features include a recommendations section, stories from people with insomnia, and a page where you can create healthy sleep goals.
Post your stories and read others’ on the Experience Project’s “I Have Insomnia” bulletin board. This site, focused on connecting people going through similar experiences, has simple descriptive statements you can choose from, such as “I Want to Lose Weight” and “I Hate My Mother in Law.” Best of all, it’s free and anonymous.
Kevin Kruse
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