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Desperately Seeking Snoozin': The Insomnia Cure from Awake to Zzzzz [Paperback]

John Wiedman (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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"Professional insomniac" John Wiedman isn't a doctor; he researched and developed this anti-insomnia program in order to overcome his own sleep problems. His recommendation is that people suffering from severe insomnia should actually restrict their sleeping time to the bare minimum they need to function during the day. Some may find this a difficult prescription, but judging from his readers' testimonials, it can work. Desperately Seeking Snoozin' also includes general information about sleep medications, lifestyle changes that can affect sleep, and how eating late at night can affect the sleep cycle. The book is rounded out with messages from insomnia chat boards on the Internet, which give a sense of the amount of genuine suffering sleep problems can cause. --Ben Kallen

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First-time authors Jacobs and Wiedman bring two complementary and responsible viewpoints to the topic of insomnia. Both have suffered from insomnia, write extensively about the ineffectiveness and sometime harmful consequences of sleeping pills, and suggest starting treatment by keeping a sleep diary. Jacobs, a professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Behavioral Medicine Insomnia Program, promotes a drug-free program of healthy sleep patterns based on biofeedback, relaxation, positive thinking, and good sleep habits. Wiedman, a mortgage broker by trade, suggests a very simple three-step plan. While the two books offer similar information, Jacobs's scholarly manner will satisfy those looking for an authoritative answer, while Wiedman's more informal approach will appeal to readers seeking something more personal; Wiedman also includes an excellent annotated list of Internet resources. Both titles are highly recommended for growing consumer health collections, but librarians should be aware that other recent works on this topic by Theresa DiGeronimo, Jodi Mindell, and Gary Zammit (LJ 6/1/97) may already be on the shelves.?Kelly Hensley, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - short and sweet, Jan 8 2006
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Chris (EDSON, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Desperately Seeking Snoozin': The Insomnia Cure from Awake to Zzzzz (Paperback)
The mysteries of this book are few, but I'm amazed at how simple the philosophy is behind this book. I've been having problems sleeping for a about a year, ever since I've taken my new stressful job. I'd wake up at 3:00 am in the morning about 2-3 nights a week, and stay up for 1 to 1.5 hours, and then be tired when I woke up. Now, I'm sleeping within 5 minutes, sleeping all night, and waking up 5 minutes before my alarm clock. Those reading the book may not like what the book what has to say, but change is never always that easy. However, those that need this book will enjoy the control that they can regain in their lives.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written but helpful., Dec 12 2003
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This review is from: Desperately Seeking Snoozin': The Insomnia Cure from Awake to Zzzzz (Paperback)
Unbelievably poorly written but does have some good ideas.

In the appendix there is a comment from someone who claims they're a literary agent and that the writing is superb. I would surmise the person is not a successful literary agent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book for us insomniacs, Nov 11 2003
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eloise (Grand Marais, MN. United States) - See all my reviews
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I've had insomnia for many years & have taken many different anti-depressants for all those years. I received the book not long ago. I agree this is a book with both serious and humorous sides of sleep disorders. There are different things people can do to help with sleep problems-easy to understand and follow.
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