(Part 2) Top products from r/sleep
We found 20 product mentions on r/sleep. We ranked the 172 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Nature Bright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
SOOTHING LIGHT THERAPY LAMP: The Nature Bright Sun Touch 2-in-1 Light Therapy Lamp combines light and fresh air therapy in a compact design. It helps balance your body clock, leaving your entire body feeling rested, refreshed, and nourishedPERFECT MOOD ENHANCER: Our Sun Touch Plus sun lamp is ideal ...
22. Autopilot Dual Outlet 7-Day Grounded Digital Programmable Timer, 1725W, 15A, 1 Minute On/Off
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
1 minute on/offUp to 8 on/off cycles per dayControls two outlets simultaneously15A/1725WUL-listed
23. Deep Sleep - Natural Herbal Sleep Aid Supplement - Non-Habit Forming - All Natural Sleep Remedy - 4 oz Liquid Extract (Contains Fresh Extracts of California Poppy, Valerian, Passionflower, Chamomile, Lemon Balm
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Herbs Etc - Deep Sleep 4 oz
24. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Power of Habits
25. The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (Harvard Medical School Guides)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night SleepLawrence J. Epstein, M. D. Past President American Academy of sleep Medicine with Steven MardonExpert Information, what a Harvard Doctor want you to knowPaperback 270 pg.
26. Dreaming: A Very Short Introduction
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Oxford University Press USA
27. Sleep: A Very Short Introduction
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Oxford University Press
28. The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types ofInsomnia
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
30. Wide Awake at 3:00 A.M. by Choice or by Chance?
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Health and Medicine- Sleep
31. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 4th Edition (Principles & Practice of Sleep Medicine)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
33. Core Products Tri-Core Cervical Support Pillow for Neck Pain, Orthopedic Contour Pillow, Gentle, White, Midsize, 22" x 15"
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
THIS PILLOW IS DESIGNED TO HELP CORRECT SPINAL POSTURE OF THE NECK. The concave center cradles the head as the cervical roll supports the neck. Helps restore the proper curvature of the spine. This product is commonly used to help treat a variety of conditions affecting the neck and shoulders.CHOOSE...
34. Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping through the Night
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Treat InsomniaTreat Sleep ApneaLearn to sleep soundlyDrug free solution to sleep problemsInsomnia Treatment
35. Sleep Around the World: Anthropological Perspectives (Culture, Mind, and Society)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
36. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine: Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
37. The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
New Harbinger Publications
38. Overcoming Depersonalization Disorder: A Mindfulness and Acceptance Guide to Conquering Feelings of Numbness and Unreality
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
40. MZOO Sleep Eye Mask for Men Women, 3D Contoured Cup Sleeping Mask & Blindfold, Concave Molded Night Sleep Mask, Block Out Light, Soft Comfort Eye Shade Cover for Travel Yoga Nap, Red
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
No pressure on eyes, eye space is wider and deeper than other flat eye mask (Silk eye mask will oppress eyes)Unique heat-bonded technology instead of glue, sturdy and durable, no easy to fall apart.Top quality fiber fabric never stain bed sheets or pillows. Memory foam makes you feel comfortable.Fit...
Yes, it sounds to me like you're somewhat uneasy in this new place, and it may be becoming psychosomatic.
In my experience, I toss and turn a lot, and have trouble falling asleep when:
Have you ever tried meditation? Doing that for 20 minutes before bed may help to calm the mind and ease you into a mindset more conducive to sleep.
Have you tried light therapy? Moving to another country can bring jet lag along with it. Realigning your circadian rhythm is important. It's good that you're using melatonin. However, keep in mind that more is not better. Some studies have found that lower dosage (.5 - 1mg) can often times be more effective than high doses (3-5mg). 10mg is extremely high. Also, I find sublingual melatonin to work much better for me, perhaps since it skips the first pass metabolism and goes directly into the bloodstream.
Also, certain supplements may help. I mentioned valerian and california poppy. The best sleep supplement I've found is called Deep Sleep:
http://www.amazon.com/Herbs-Etc-Professional-Strength-California/dp/B001ECXHVM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427203576&sr=8-3&keywords=deep+sleep
Deep Sleep combines california poppy, valerian and some other herbs. Taking 30 drops an hour before bed, then 30 more at bedtime, definitely helped me get into a deep sleep when I most needed it. I don't take it anymore, and never took it more than a few days in a row, but it may help to get your started.
Finally – and I recommend this with reservation – you can look into phenibut. Phenibut is a substance that carries the calming neurotransmitter, GABA, into the brain. If your mind is restless, this might help. I say "with reservation", because using it too often, or in a high dose, can lead to dependence. However, taking it once or twice a week shouldn't be a problem at all.
Sleep: A Very Short Introduction is a fun little book that covers a lot of ground.
Dreaming: A Very Short Introduction is a fascinating perspective on dreaming from Hobson, one of the pioneers of that field. It's a little dated now (you should read some newer perspectives, like this article), but still super interesting.
The Sleepwatchers is unique in that it's a combination of facts and autobiographical anecdotes written by one of the early pioneers of sleep research.
If you want to get into the academic side of sleep, then Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine is the book. It's pretty much a comprehensive guide to the history and subfields of sleep medicine and research, from the disorders to the physiology to the psychology. Note that you'll save a bundle of cash and not lose too much by going for an edition that's a few years old, such as this one.
Given that Sleep Restriction seemed to help, I'd recommend looking into Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). It's a research-backed behavioral approach to sleep problems. Most people don't know it, but it's actually widely considered by most medical associations to be the treatment of choice for insomnia.
Look for a clinical psychologist (PhD or PsyD) who is trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist and also does CBT-I.
These two books are also very good:
Say Goodnight To Insomnia by Gregg Jacobs
The Insomnia Workbook by Stephanie Silberman
Good Luck!
Here are two recommendations:
The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types ofInsomnia by Paul Glovinsky, Ph.D. and Art Spielman, Ph.D.
Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping through the Night by Barry Krakow, M.D.
Amazon (via 3rd party sellers) has used copies of both available for extremely low prices, if cost is a concern. Sleepio is, as far as I know, quite good though. I'd recommend giving it a try, or connecting with a sleep professional if you find it difficult to make progress with just the book. Here's a list of providers certified in behavioral sleep medicine - CBTI is pretty much their bread and butter.
Never heard of the device, but I can speak from personal experience with light as an alarm/ waking up naturally with light: it works for me. I started with one of these wake up lights and because I liked it (and my apartment had very little natural light) I decided to buy an additional full spectrum bulb and put it on an electronic timer, like this It turns on at 7 am and shuts off at 6 pm. As a result, I developed a rhythm for waking up that didn't require a noise-making alarm. Additionally, it's much easier for me to get out of bed in a "sunny" room. Light wakes you up, or at least it does for me.
Best that I've read is Harvard Medical Guide to a Good Night's Sleep.
Happy to answer, yeah. I may have miscommunicated this point. When I can "free run" with little obligations, I will typically sleep something like 7:00AM/9:00AM until 3:00PM/5:00PM. This would be my "natural chronotype" or my genetically hard-wired sleeping schedule. This is the diagnoses "DSPS" itself that runs in my family.
However, in order to get by in life, I need to go to work, school, the grocery store, the DMV, etc. This means I will normally lie awake in bed for hours, starting around 12:00AM, finally falling asleep at 3:00AM or so, only to have to wake up at 7:00AM. Even though I only had 4 hours of sleep, though, I am still incapable of falling sleep at 9:00PM-10:00PM like a "normal person" would. This is due to the overriding power of my "natural circadian rhythm," the earlier described 7AM-5PM schedule.
This constant state of sleep deprivation leads to anxiety, stress, depression, weakened immune system (and thus illness), and all kinds of social consequences, like losing friendships and job opportunities.
And this is the frustrating part - if the DMV were open at 3AM and bosses just accepted that I did my work from home in the middle of the night, there would be nothing "disabling" about my condition. And while I know many people who have found successful living arrangements to accommodate their hard-wired sleep schedule, I know many more who cannot hold down jobs, who are scorned by their family for being "lazy," and who have lost many friends and resources because of their inability to participate in daytime life.
So to answer your question, in a world with minimal stresses, I would likely sleep my "natural rhythm," somewhere between 7AM-5PM. Much like I do now, I would just spend my time on hobbies and my research, and it works out well because I wake up about the time everyone gets off work, so I can still maintain a social life. The bank has the worst business hours ever, though, and my classes start at 9AM, so I still have to strike a balance between my preferred schedule and being constantly sleep deprived. I have been hoping to try our biphasic sleeping, or sleeping in two smaller blocks during the day, but am not in a place in life where I can try this.
Thanks for asking, I rarely get a chance to talk about the finer details of my sleeping disorder. Here are some further book suggestions for you. Let me know what your professor says, I'd love to hear about it. What kind of class is this for?
24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep (2013) by Johnathan Crary
Sleep Around the World: Anthropological Perspectives (2013) ed. Glaskin and Chenhall
Sleep and Society: Sociological Ventures into the (Un)Known (2005) by Simon Williams
At Day's Close: Night in Times Past (2006) by Roger Ekirch
Here is a link to a random one https://www.amazon.com/NatureBright-SunTouch-Light-Therapy-package/dp/B000W8Y7FY.
Then they have those things to plug into outlets to make the thing plugged in operate on a timer. Here is an example
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Plug-Mechanical-Timer-Grounded/dp/B00MVFF59S/ref=zg_bs_495340_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=35SVFS2GRDGP54NJ5VBV
I saw someone suggested a sunlight alarm clock. If you end up getting one, I’d love to know how you like it. I’ve been thinking about getting one.
Just remember it's easier to go forward than backward.
"Normal" clock would be 25 hour day. You can adjust +/- 2 hours per day without any difficulty, so you can change to a 23 hour day up to a 28 hour day.
source: read it in this book
This book could be really helpful
http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Habit-What-Business/dp/081298160X
this is my favorite right now:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3L3DJB
doesn't touch the eyes, and actually stays on my face.
Read it in this book. https://www.amazon.com/Take-Nap-Change-Your-Life/dp/0761142908.
Pillows are tough. Something that I find wonderful may be horrible for someone else.
If you have all those problems a pillow is the least of your concerns. I would recommend back sleeping with a pillow under your knees to ease your back pain. Sleeping on your side will also cause hip pain and shoulder pain. I am a side sleeper but I am trying to learn to sleep on my back to ease a shoulder problem I have been having. I also have arthritis in my neck and tend to be most comfortable on my side but that aggravates the shoulder. Can't win.
Get a good mattress. I have a coil spring mattress with a 4" foam pillowtop. It's heavenly. I got rid of my really nasty hip pain when I got it. But mattresses are also something that are an individual thing. You need to be able to lie on it for 20 minutes or so and see if it supports you properly.
First thing to consider is that unless you are average height most pillows will be the wrong size. If you are tall or short then the pillow will be too small or too big. So look for pillows that come in different sizes. I am short so I look for smaller pillows.
If you have neck problems then a neck roll can be very comfortable. Some are good for side sleepers too. You need to find one the right size for your height. Some neck rolls are designed to go into the pillowcase with your pillow.
Memory foam pillows can be very comfy since they deform to match the shape of your body. You can get fancy contoured ones or regular ones. I have a contoured Tempur-pedic neck pillow in size small and a cheapo one from Walmart. Sometimes one is more comfy than the other. But, because they are temperature sensitive they are too hard in winter and too soft in summer.
I just bought a Tri-Core pillow which is good for both back and side sleeping. If you lie on your back there is a neck roll to support your neck with a depression for your head. I like it because my head doesn't roll side to side. Then the sides are high for side sleeping. When I first got it I tested it for about 20 minutes on my back and my whole body started tingling as my neck relaxed. Now that I sleep with it I wake up with little or no pain in my neck.
So this is the one I bought.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZO6DK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1
Here' some info on getting used to a new pillow. https://youtu.be/0HXlh1x1XKM?t=3m20s
Something else I like is the Mooshi Squish pillow. It's a small microbead roll that is comfy on the back of the neck. If you can't find that brand there are lots of comparable brands.
My serious response is:
If he is just laying there being quiet and not disturbing the other kids, then it's okay. I have two toddlers and sometimes they just rest and are quiet. Other times they fall asleep.
But I do feel your pain. That's why someone wrote this book.
More insight might be available on your symptoms if you describe:
the onset of this experience (i.e., all life? last year? after hospitalization? after hit to the head? etc.),
the duration (is this the case every day? does it last all day? does this problem wax and wane?),
the course (getting worse? static?)
the severity (how much does this impact your ability to appropriately function across domains - social, academic, work, family, etc.)
A differential might include both neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, sleep deprivation, multiple sclerosis, lyme disease, anxiety, stress reactivity, or depersonalization disorder.
This type of presentation does not immediately make me think of a behavioral or neurological disorder, but that does not preclude it. Instead, it is more consistent with a psychological symptom termed depersonalization or dissociation. If you went to a psychologist or psychiatrist who conducted psychotherapy, he/she might take a mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy approach, basically training your mind to 'ground' itself, until it becomes second nature enough to not require significant effort. (example article written for therapist 1 , example self-help text 2).
That being said, your experience is abnormal, and you should talk to your GP about exploring the potential etiologies.