When the nights go wrong, clear answers help.
Almost everyone sleeps badly at some point, and many people sleep badly for years. Yet sleep is surrounded by myths, quick fixes and worry that makes the problem worse.
This calm, evidence-based guide explains what sleep actually is, why we sleep when we do, and what happens when it goes wrong. It sets out the real cure for insomnia, the truth about sleeping tablets and other aids, and how to recognise sleep apnoea, the hidden disorder behind much daytime exhaustion. It follows sleep across a lifetime, and gives you the foundations of a better night, with honest, up-to-date answers that treat you as an intelligent adult.
Inside this book:
- What sleep is, and why it matters
- Insomnia, and the treatment that actually works
- Sleeping tablets and other aids: what to expect
- Sleep apnoea and other sleep problems explained
- Myths worth letting go, and where to find trustworthy help
