Can't Sleep? Why Insomnia Shouldn't Be Ignored

been there

Most of those who have commented have probably not been there. I have. The sleep mouthpiece that I have been using for about 6 months made a significant difference in my sleep quality within the first 3 days of use. Some of the judgemental attitudes that were sneaking through in several comments are part of what has lead to the lack of people seeking additional treatments for the real problem and the lack of real solutions for people. If there is a suspicion that throat muscle tone is part of the problem, why has there been such a little amount of research done on how to strengthen those muscles. We do physical therapy for all kinds of muscle weakness. But, the Speach Pathology community is rarely if ever involved in research for this ailment.

Agree with Steve

While not a complete solution it is odd that no mention is made of exercise.

INSOMNIA

INSOMNIA IN OLDER FOLKS MAY BE BIOLOGICAL. AS ONE AGES, ONE MUST STAY ALERT TO WARD OFF POSSIBLE DANGERS OF THE NIGHT! THE YOUNGER ANIMALS CAN REACT MORE QUICKLY AND ESCAPE THE DANGERS OF THE NIGHT.

SOME OF US CAN SLEEP DURING THE DAY AFTER STAYING UP ALERT MOST OF THE NGHT.

CONSIDER THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ALL THIS IS ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, LEFT OVER FROM OUR LONG LIFE IN THE JUNGLES.

CALL IT INSTINCTIVE IF YOU WILL.

SOME OF US GROW MORE ALERT AS NIGHT COMES ON, AFTER FALLING ASLEEP WATCHING TV. WE GO TO BED, HALF ASLEEP, AND START WAKING UP INSTANTLY - BECAUSE IT IS NIGHT.

THINK ABOUT IT.

Seriously?

Funny how nobody mentions running around the block a few times, but rather suggest the use of pill and psychotherapy, and breathing apparati. I wonder which of the three are the cheapest and most effective. Hmmmmmmmmm.