Sleep Resource

With great care, love and attention we have put together a group of products to make the sleep experience for the whole family more healthy, restful and luxurious.
We feel that solving sleep problems is a bespoke process, each individual has there own problems and will find the best way to remedy them.
However sleep problems and insomnia can be considered serious if they last over a couple of months and if they persist may be caused by a medical condition.
We thought it would be a lovely to put together a resource where you can get in touch with all the relevant bodies if you suspect it may be a medical matter that is preventing you from sleeping.

Sleep Apnoea

A sleep disorder, which is characterised by pauses in breathing, which occur repeatedly and can interrupt the sufferers sleep momentarily. The sufferer very rarely realises that they have woken but will often feel, during the day, deprived of sleep. For further information go to:

www.sleep-apnoea-trust.org

www.britishsnoring.co.uk

Snoring

The bane of many peoples life, we have all probably been affected by this at some time or another. It is impossible to cure snoring but it is possible to control it, as it is caused by some sort of physical abnormality, and this needs to be identified before it can be controlled.

There is some really helpful information at www.britishsnoring.co.uk

Narcolepsy

A malfunction of the sleep regulating system in the brain which causes the sufferer to fall into REM sleep at inappropriate times, causes excessive daytime sleepiness and can trigger deep sleep in the sufferer at anytime.

For Further information go to www.narcolepsy.org.uk

Restless Leg Syndrome

Is not strictly a sleep problem but can seriously affect the sleep patterns of sufferers leaving them feeling sleepy and depressed. Sufferers experience pains, cramps, tingles and many other symptoms in their legs. These symptoms can only be relieved by moving the legs; movement only offers a brief respite and leads to sufferers having to constantly move their legs.

For further information www.restlesslegs.org.uk

Night Terrors

This is characterised by extreme terror and an inability to become fully conscious. It is different from nightmares as the sufferer does not dream; they just have an immense feeling of terror. It is normally accompanied by screams and shouts and can be very scary for anyone witnessing the attack. The sufferer usually continues with normal sleep without waking after the attack.

For further information please visit www.nightterrors.org

Sleepwalking

Is a sleep disorder where the sufferer is asleep but carries out activities that normally happen when the sufferer is awake. It occurs when the sufferer awakes suddenly from Slow Wave Sleep or deep sleep. This type of sleep is more common in children and young adults. It is a common myth that sleepwalkers should not be woken, there is no risk to the sleepwalker by being woken apart from embarrassment! However injury can be caused if the sufferer attempts to perform a dangerous task while sleepwalking. There has been instance of sufferers falling from windows and it is advised to lock all windows and doors if there is a sleepwalker in the house. Closely related to sleep walking is sleep talking. Sleep talking poses little risk to the sufferer, but like snoring can greatly affect the sleep of others.

If there is anything you feel we have missed out from this information or you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch