Russell Rosenberg

Great chat! Follow NSF at sleepfoundation.org. #sleepchat

Good sleep=good health #sleepchat

T7: Naps can help you catch up on sleep but don't cheat yourself at night. #sleepchat

Not all sleep centers offer behavioral treatment for insomnia. #sleepchat

Sleep centers have been around for 25 years. Find one near you at NSF or AASM web site #sleepchat

New treatments for insomnia, OSA and narcolepsy are in development. Sleep science is progressing. #sleepchat

A new sleeping pill called suvorexant is being considered by FDA. It works in a completely different manner than Ambien #sleepchat

Don't use multiple types of sleeping pills and OTCs at the same time=dangerous #sleepchat

Any adverse effects of sleping pills should be reported to the doctor ASAP #sleepchat

Sleep walking, sleep diving and sleep sex all have been reported in pateints taking Ambien #sleepchat

Ambien and other like drugs have been known to have adverse effects in some patients #sleepchat

All sleeping pills have risks and are not for everyone #sleepchat

Ambien tells areas of the brain that produce arousal to quiet down #sleepchat

More on insomnia at NSF's web site sleepfoundation.org #sleepchat

T4: Insomniacs should not watch TV news before trying for sleep #sleepchat

A regular routine is important to establishing a healthy sleep pattern. #sleepchat

bedtime not as important as wake time consistency #sleepchat

Sleeping pills can be safe and effective for long term use but they must be managed closely #sleepchat

Behavioral approaches to insomnia are VERY effective. #sleepchat