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Summary: This is the knot at the end of the rope for problem sleepers
Review: Sleep is what keeps us functional during the day. Miss five or six nights, and you begin to wonder lots of things about the quality of life. This book fills a large, gaping hole in the area of insomnia treatments. The insomnia sufferer knows like few others what the problem is like, what solutions work, which ones don't, and what to do when all else fails. I work in a sleep lab and have monitored sleep for nearly two decades, and I will honestly say that my clinical and technical insight into insomnia was severely limited--until John's book happened. I am pleased to report that my professional life, as well as those of our patients, have benefitted. Charles Dickens reported sleep apnea a long time ago, too (see the PICKWICK PAPERS). Great book!
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Summary: Accessible, Friendly, Comforting, Challenging
Review: So you're having problems sleeping, hmmm? Frustrated because you're constantly exhausted, but every time you try to get to bed early, collapse into sleep and get the rest you crave, something keeps your eyes peeled open for hours, tense and edgy. You might get one, two, four hours a night, but that's it. All you can think about day and night is sleep, or your lack thereof. Maybe you've been this way so long that you can't remember the last time you fell into bed without worrying about whether or not you'd be able to relax. Even sleeping pills don't work anymore. Well, John Wiedman has been there and knows exactly how you're feeling. Desperately Seekin' Snoozin isn't an easy cure, but insomnia isn't a simple problem: it's a learned habit that requires time to break, and you've got to follow his steps if you want to get out of your personal cycle of sleep deprivation. Wiedman's words are comforting because he knows what insomnia is all about; his writing is accessible for everyone, and although his cure will initially have you wondering how on earth you'll be able to get up in the morning, it really works. If you can't sleep, get ths book and follow the instructions to the letter. Don't deviate one iota from the steps! It's painful at first, but I followed his plan, broke my bad habits, and I've been sleeping peacefully for months now. Sweet dreams!
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Summary: The best advice for getting a good sleep
Review: This book delivers many promises (and helps to re-kindle hope in a "cure"), but is overly simplistic. I found it difficult to escape my insomnia even with following the guidelines in this book. It is better than some books on this subject, but not the one that I would recommend. The book called "Say Goodnight to Insomnia" helped me the most.
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Summary: Not as helpful as I hoped.
Review: This book delivers many promises (and helps to re-kindle hope in a "cure"), but is overly simplistic. I found it difficult to escape my insomnia even with following the guidelines in this book. It is better than some books on this subject, but not the one that I would recommend. The book called "Say Goodnight to Insomnia" helped me the most.
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Summary: Sleep for the Sleepless
Review: This book is easy reading and to the point. John Weidman is a tried and true author who shares his insomnia research. After trying several sleeping medications, I discovered the book on the internet and decided to read because I had nothing to lose. The author makes basic suggestions for getting some sleep and they really work. I was able to get some sleep after one week! The book also discusses possible reverse affects of sleeping medications. The author has also been very helpful in suggesting other references and has been willing respond to any questions via e-mail. I would suggest this book to any insomniac.
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Summary: The best I've found...
Review: This book is truly a Godsend if you are looking for a cure to your sleeplessness. Just buy it!
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Summary: an outstanding book to help cure insomnia.
Review: This book presents a simple,common sense approach to aid in the cure of insomnia. As an avid reader, I know that good books are hard to put down. This book was hard to put down! I, in fact, read it in one day. I purchased copies for those close to me that suffer various degrees of insomnia. It's comforting to know there is a book available that presents a no-nonsense, drug-free,alcohol-free, simple regimen for the treatment of insomnia. Should be on every household bookshelf.
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Summary: Low-tech but high-powered
Review: This book was a godsend for me: within weeks of putting its simple principles into practice, I became a happy, healthy "good sleeper" -- after having endured months of severe insomnia (two to four hours of sleep a night) and the physical and psychological difficulties that came with it. The style is very warm and real, like a chat with a kind, informed friend. And the program is blessedly simple: after my increasingly rare bad nights, I just refocus on the suggestions in the book and get right back on track. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Low-tech but high-powered
Review: This book was a godsend for me: within weeks of putting its simple principles into practice, I became a happy, healthy "good sleeper" -- after having endured months of severe insomnia (two to four hours of sleep a night) and the physical and psychological difficulties that came with it. The style is very warm and real, like a chat with a kind, informed friend. And the program is blessedly simple: after my increasingly rare bad nights, I just refocus on the suggestions in the book and get right back on track. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A book with the key to overcoming insomnia.
Review: This is a very interesting and engaging book about the trails and tribulations of problem sleepers. In addition to being an entertaining read, it supplies a firsthand account of dealing with insomnia along with essential information from sleep researchers and insomniacs. This alone makes this book one of the best ever written about insomnia (and I've read quite a few). I believe what makes this book special and more useful than other books is that John Weidman has identified the key discovery to falling asleep and staying asleep without use of drugs. Although I was skeptical about any "cure" for insomnia, this book has allowed me to overcome my 20 plus years of insomnia. Buying this book was a great investment. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering from insomnia.
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