Tag Archives: sleep deprivation

What is Old Hag Syndrome (Sleep Paralysis)?

You may have had an experience where you’ve woken up in the morning and realised you couldn’t move. This is commonly referred to today as Sleep Paralysis. In Answers In The Dark, I explain that at one time, it was also referred to as ‘Old Hag Syndrome’ – the reason being because this was alsoContinue reading “What is Old Hag Syndrome (Sleep Paralysis)?”

Sunday Night Syndrome – the Back to Work Feeling that Affects Your Sleep

This topic also features in my book Answers In The Dark: Grief, Sleep and How Dreams Can Help You Heal. If you’ve noticed that your stomach sinks the night before you go back to work, you may have experienced what’s sometimes known as Sunday Night Syndrome (or as Stylist calls it the Sunday Scaries) –Continue reading “Sunday Night Syndrome – the Back to Work Feeling that Affects Your Sleep”

The Power of Naps and National Public Sleeping Day (28th February)

In my book, Answers In The Dark, I make the case that in the UK (and actually potentially most of the West) we are a nation of poor sleepers.  According to this report, one in five of us don’t sleep well, and it’s the second most common health complaint after pain.  As well as the impact onContinue reading “The Power of Naps and National Public Sleeping Day (28th February)”

World Sleep Day – 17th March

17th March is usually famous for being St Patricks Day but it’s also World Sleep Day. You might wonder why we need to focus a day of the year on sleep, when it’s something we all need and hopefully all do.   It’s probably because poor sleep has now been described as a global problem withContinue reading “World Sleep Day – 17th March”