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COMPLICATIONS: Sleep terrors aren’t necessarily a concern, but regularly disrupted sleep can be. It can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, which can lead to difficulties at school or work, or problems with everyday tasks such as driving. Harming oneself or others … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Sleep terrors differ from nightmares. The dreamer of a nightmare wakes up from the dream and remembers details, but a person who has a sleep terror episode remains asleep. Children usually don’t remember anything about their sleep terrors in … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co DEFINITION: Sleep terrors are episodes of fear, flailing and screaming while asleep. Also known as night terrors, sleep terrors often are paired with sleepwalking. Although sleep terrors are more common in children, they can affect adults. A sleep terror … Continue reading →

Experts aren’t entirely sure how biofeedback works. But if biofeedback is successful for you, it may help you control symptoms of your condition or reduce the amount of medication you take. Eventually, you can practice the biofeedback techniques you learn … Continue reading →

During a biofeedback session, a therapist attaches electrical sensors to different parts of your body. These sensors monitor your body’s physiological state, such as brain waves, skin temperature or muscle tension. This information is fed back to you via cues, … Continue reading →

You don’t need special preparation for biofeedback. To find a biofeedback therapist, start by asking your doctor or another health professional with knowledge of biofeedback therapy to recommend someone who has experience treating your condition. Many biofeedback therapists are licensed … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co RISKS: Biofeedback is generally safe. Biofeedback may not be appropriate for everyone, though. Be sure to discuss it with your doctor first.

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co DEFINITION: Biofeedback is a technique you can use to learn to control your body’s functions, such as your heart rate. With biofeedback, you’re connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information (feedback) about your body (bio). This feedback … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co on line support group I just started working the night shift, and I’m having trouble sleeping during the day. Do you have any sleep tips for shift workers? Answers from Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. Humans are naturally wired to be … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co on line support group Will a bedtime snack help me sleep better? Answers from Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. Eating a small snack a few hours before bedtime may help. There are no specific foods that help you sleep. But, it’s … Continue reading →