Beating Insomnia

Beating Insomnia

by Dr Tim Cantopher (Author), Dr Tim Cantopher (Author)

Synopsis

Insomnia is one of the major afflictions of the modern world, and is responsible for a great deal of lost productivity, accidents and suffering. About one in three of us report sleep problems. Insomnia has been linked to anxiety, major depression, cognitive disturbance, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and increased proneness to infections. However stress, which predisposes to these conditions, is also is a major cause of insomnia. This book, by a leading consultant psychiatrist, explains how you may sleep better. Topics include: - Does insomnia matter? - How sleep works - Why can't I sleep? - Specific problems which interfere with sleep - Using a sleep diary - Managing stress - Non-pharmacological treatments - Pills and potions - Dealing with specific causes of insomnia - I still can't sleep!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 122
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Published: 14 Apr 2016

ISBN 10: 1847092586
ISBN 13: 9781847092588

Author Bio
Dr Tim Cantopher studied at University College, London and University College Hospital. He trained as a psychiatrist at St James' Hospital, Portsmouth and St George's Hospital Medical School.He is the author of the best-selling Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong, Stress-related Illness, and Dying for a Drink.