Symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness are common in chronic fatigue syndrome. How can these symptoms be addressed and sleep improved in people with fatigue syndromes?
We’re all busy, but how does being busy impact on sleep? In modern Western society, being busy is worn like a badge of honour. Colleagues will often ask, ‘Are you busy?’, but rarely ask if [...]
Does a nightcap help with sleep? Is this a good strategy or a road to trouble? It’s very common for me to see people who use alcohol to help with sleep, and 28% of insomniacs have used [...]
Behavioural activation is an intervention that encourages increased engagement in life's activity. It can help with symptoms of tiredness and depression.
Feeling tired? Do others tell you to just get over it? Feeling tired is pretty common. In fact, recent research has shown that around 15% of the population report feeling tired. In people of [...]
Marijuana (cannabis) use is common, particularly before bed time. Does it help with sleep? A surprising number of people I see use cannabis or marijuana, some socially and some to help wind down [...]
Feel tired, but have ‘busy brain’ at night? People with insomnia often describe waking at night or not sleeping well and feeling wide awake with a racing mind, finding it hard to [...]
How do we strike the correct work life balance? In the 19th century, the labour movement fought for and won the rights to an 8-8-8 balance. Eight hours each of work, rest and play. However, in [...]