When the last dinner dishes have been put away and the evening news is over, most of us think about going to bed. But for the millions who suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, going to bed doesn t necessarily mean going to sleep. And for millions more who experience occasional sleep disturbances, nighttime might not be such a picnic, either. Now there s an easy-to-follow guide to help you get a good night s rest. Sleep Disorders For Dummies is for anyone who has trouble sleeping or has a loved one who suffers from a sleep disorder. Written by a sleep specialist and a medical reporter, this no-nonsense guide helps you: Prevent and manage sleep disorders Improve your sleep habits Find relief from your symptoms Ask your doctor the right questions Enhance the quality of sleep This fact-packed guide walks you through the different types of sleep disorders, includin g sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. You ll discover the causes and symptoms of each disorder, the various medical conditions that can disrupt sleep, and the most common treatments. Plus, you ll see how to use good nutrition and exercise to promote sounder sleep and avoid known sleep disrupters such as caffeine and problem foods. The authors also give you solid, reassuring advice on: Finding the right doctor to diagnose and treat your sleep disorder Managing stress and anxiety Turning your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary Choosing between the different types of sleep clinics Handling sleep disorders in children Featuring savvy tips on preventing jet lag, sleeping well if you work the night shift, and getting kids to bed without fuss, Sleep Disorders for Dummies will help you get your zzzzzzzzs!

When the last dinner dishes have been put away and the evening newsis over, most of us think about going to bed. But for the millionswho suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, going to beddoesn't necessarily mean going to sleep. And for millionsmore who experience occasional sleep disturbances, nighttime mightnot be such a picnic, either.Now there's an easy-to-follow guide to help you get a goodnight's rest. Sleep Disorders For Dummies is foranyone who has trouble sleeping--or has a loved one whosuffers from a sleep disorder. Written by a sleep specialist and amedical reporter, this no-nonsense guide helps you:
* Prevent and manage sleep disorders
* Improve your sleep habits
* Find relief from your symptoms
* Ask your doctor the right questions
* Enhance the quality of sleep
This fact-packed guide walks you through the different types ofsleep disorders, includin g sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, andrestless legs syndrome. You'll discover the causes andsymptoms of each disorder, the various medical conditions that candisrupt sleep, and the most common treatments. Plus, you'llsee how to use good nutrition and exercise to promote sounder sleepand avoid known sleep disrupters such as caffeine and problemfoods. The authors also give you solid, reassuring advice on:
* Finding the right doctor to diagnose and treat your sleepdisorder
* Managing stress and anxiety
* Turning your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary
* Choosing between the different types of sleep clinics
* Handling sleep disorders in children
Featuring savvy tips on preventing jet lag, sleeping well if youwork the night shift, and getting kids to bed without fuss,Sleep Disorders for Dummies will help you get yourzzzzzzzzs!

Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: I Couldn't Sleep at All Last Night.
Chapter 1: Sleep, Blessed Sleep.
Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Sleep.
Chapter 3: What's Up, Doc? Getting a Diagnosis.
Part II: Insomnia: The Most Famous Dyssomnia of ThemAll.
Chapter 4: I Can't Sleep a Wink: Examining Insomnia.
Chapter 5: Dealing with Secondary Insomnia.
Chapter 6: Adopting a Sleep-Well Lifestyle.
Chapter 7: Adjusting Your Bedroom Environment for a BetterNight's Sleep.
Part III: Everything You Need to Know about Other TroublingDyssomnias.
Chapter 8: Mixing Up Day for Night: Circadian RhythmDisorders.
Chapter 9: There's Snoring, and Then There'sSnoring: Dealing with Sleep Apnea.
Chapter 10: Falling Asleep Standing Up: Narcolepsy andHypersomnia.
Part IV: Walking, Talking, and Other Parasomnias.
Chapter 11: While You Were Sleeping: Walking, Talking, and OtherStrange Nighttime Activities.
Chapter 12: Night Terrors and Other Frightening or UnpleasantSleep Problems.
Chapter 13: Living with a Parasomnia.
Chapter 14: Battling the Midnight Blues: Pediatric SleepDisorders.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: The Top Ten Sleep Disrupters -- And How to Dealwith 'Em.
Chapter 16: Ten Signs That Your Bedmate Has a SleepDisorder.
Chapter 17: Ten Tips to Help You Turn Your Bedroom into a SleepSanctuary.
Appendix: Resources and Products.
Index.