Patricia Farrell

Sleep is a matter of LIFE AND DEATH. When we can’t sleep, we suffer in our productivity, mood, our relationships, men's sexual health, teen learning, and our physical health. Not sleeping CAN BE THE DEATH OF YOU. What do you know about sleep? In this book, readers will learn about: Why we MUST sleep, how the brain uses sleep to clean up the day’s toxins, how sleep relates to dementia, common sleep disorders, the power of naps, sleep and our immune system and medical disorders such as diabetes, what “sleep hygiene” means, how computer screens and cell phone blue light affects our sleep cycle, the meaning of “sleep debt.” You’ll find useful tests to see whether you are a “lark” or an “owl” and when you are at your best in terms of sleep. For extra measure, there’s a test to gauge your stress level and how that affects your sleep. Why are corporations encouraging employees to sleep on the job? Packed with useful references to important sleep articles you’ll want to read to inform yourself about sleep and how important it is. Don’t sell sleep short or it WILL kill you.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Sleep, Insomnia, Stress

anxiety, depression, mood swings, and multiple sclerosis

It's not all in your head

Dr.Patricia A. Farrell, a well-known author/psychologist has written this book on sleep for all those who wish they could get a restful night's sleep. Included in the updated and revised book is the latest information on why we must sleep, how our immune system is affected, how long we need to sleep, whether or not naps are helpful, what happens while we sleep (very exciting), the medical disorders that are associated with lack of sleep, how to use "sleep hygiene" to advantage and to avoid "sleep debt," why TVs, computers and tablets interfere with our sleep. You'll find out how to take a test online to get a "sleepiness" score, where you can find sleep specialists, how to find a sleep center and ways to best manage sleep. Is the brain active while you sleep or does it just manufacture dreams? Could you actually die if you didn't sleep? Why are corporations allowing their employees to sleep on the job? If you want more information on the research, there's a useful References section to guide you to the important sources. A life stress scale as well as a link to decide if you're a "lark" or an "owl" in terms of sleep.

Sleep: Everyone Needs It and So Do You

Sleep is a matter of life and death. When we can't sleep, we suffer in our productivity, mood, health, our relationships, and our physical health, and not sleeping can be the death of you. What do you know about sleep? In this book, readers will learn why we must sleep, how the brain uses sleep to clean up the day's toxins, how sleep is related to dementia, common sleep disorders, the power of naps, sleep, and our immune system, and medical disorders such as diabetes, what "sleep hygiene" means, how blue light affects our sleep cycle and sleep debt. You will even find a useful test to see whether you are a "lark" or an "owl" and when you are at your best in terms of sleep. For extra measure, there's a test to gauge your stress level and how that affects your sleep. You'll also learn why corporations are encouraging employees to sleep on the job. Packed with useful references to important sleep articles you'll want to read to inform yourself about sleep and how important it is. Don't sell sleep short or it might kill you.

Sleep, Insomnia, Stress: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Flash fiction stories covering a range of subjects, each one intended to provide interest and stimulate thoughts about life and how we live it. The book is written in an easy-to-read format with "show, don't tell" evident in each aspect of it. Whether you're short on time or interested in delving into the human condition, or even a humorous bit or two, this is the book to keep on your phone or computer. Short in form, but never short in ideas you will find stimulating and even promoting creativity on your part. P. A. Farrell has delved into humanity in ways often worthy of O'Henry, but in shorter format, so if you love short stories, you are in for a treat.

Unexpected Short Short Tales of Surprise

Alan Wright

Leisure Research Abstracts, 1979

Self-help tools that work with--or without--the aid of a therapist How to Be Your Own Therapist provides tools for those who want to replace unhealthy behaviors with actions that bring satisfaction and success. Drawing from her 20 years as a licensed therapist, Dr. Patricia Farrell has developed an approach that enables individuals to manage their own lives by reclaiming the personal power to take action. With intelligence and insight, Dr. Farrell shares the innovative techniques and exercises that promote successful results in her own patients--patients whom Farrell quickly enables to move into independent problem-solving action. Also included here are dozens of proven self-assessment tests, compelling case studies, and helpful symptom-identification sidebars. Her "power tools" include how to: Fire one's parents Quit whining Make lots of mistakes Stick up for oneself

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