I Want to Sleep

Book excerpt: With busy jobs, financial worries and more, it's no wonder many of us experience problems with sleep at some stage in our lives. In I Want to Sleep, Harriet Griffey helps you to understand, address and overcome sleep issues as she explores the roots of sleep problems and offers practical advice on dealing with them. Whether you've been experiencing sleepless nights for a week or many years, this book offers the solutions you've been looking for in an approachable and forthcoming manner. Harriet starts with the basics and looks at what sleep is and why we need it, as well as circadian rhythms and cycles. She explores patterns of sleep for babies, teenagers and adults, and goes on to cover common sleep issues like shift work, jet lag and worry, as well as more intense problems like insomnia. She also offers tips on relaxation, naps and sleep hygiene. Offering guidance and solutions, from the mainstream to alternative, Harriet's helpful advice is presented in a beautifully illustrated book that you will find you love to dip in and out of as you discover how to get the perfect night's sleep.