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aybara posted:
I had not realized how much my ADD is affecting my sleep. Does anyone have suggestions? I would rather not be on sleeping pills for the rest of my life.

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1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Sleep?I had not realized how much my ADD is affecting my sleep. Does anyone have suggestions? I would rather not be on sleeping pills for the rest of my life.<br /><br />Thanks!
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Yes, it's one of those under-reported topics: Sleep and ADHD.

It's a complicated subject, which I've tried to address in blog posts, including this one:

http://adultadhdrelationships.blogspot.com/2009/07/to-sleep-perchance-to-turn-off-that.html

Be sure to read through the comments, too, for some helpful strategies (or at least moral support).

My next book (a short one) will be all about ADHD and sleep. Some impressive research is taking place, so stay tuned....

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Report This| Share this:Sleep?Yes, it's one of those under-reported topics: Sleep and ADHD.<br /><br />It's a complicated subject, which I've tried to address in blog posts, including this one:<br /><br /><a href="http://adultadhdrelationships.blogspot.com/2009/07/to-sleep-perchance-to-turn-off-that.html">http://adultadhdrelationships.blogspot.com/2009/07/to-sleep-perchance-to-turn-off-that.html</a><br /><br />Be sure to read through the comments, too, for some helpful strategies (or at least moral support).<br /><br />My next book (a short one) will be all about ADHD and sleep. Some impressive research is taking place, so stay tuned....<br /><br />Gina Pera
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