Say Good Night to Insomnia
The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School

I read this earlier this year and found mixed success with some of its specific recommended techniques. But one thing that did stick with me, that I've found myself quoting to others since reading, is the author's debunking the myth that you need eight hours of sleep, something I even heard being re......more

An excellent book about the causes of and treatment of insomnia. Using the techniques in the book, I overcame a bad bout of insomnia within 3 weeks, with no drugs required.......more

It turns out that the advice for people struggling with sleep problems is the same as general healthy lifestyle advice- exercise more, reduce stress, meditate, practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Everywhere I turn there is another source advising meditation. My mind is always racing a......more

This book absolutely helped me with the insomnia I developed a few months after having a baby. After about 9 months of getting 3-4 hours of sleep 2-3 nights a week for no discernible reason, I finally concluded that whatever hormonal or baby-related problem had initially caused the insomnia, it had......more

This book feels incredibly dated. Paper forms to track my sleep? I don't think so. The best part of the book is that it busts the myth that everyone needs eight hours sleep. However, the author downplays the effect that getting too little sleep has on mood. It's true that getting five hours sleep a n......more