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Coping with Sleep Disorders

By Brandon Peters, M.D., About.com Guide to Sleep Disorders

It is not easy being diagnosed with a medical condition, especially one that can affect your life as significantly as a sleep disorder can. Fortunately, many resources are available to help you cope with your diagnosis and thrive in spite of your illness.

  1. Living with Sleep Disorders
  2. Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits

Living with Sleep Disorders

Even if you suspect you have a sleep disorder and have obtained appropriate evaluation and treatment, this will still be something that you will likely live with for the rest of your life. It will be important to maintain your commitment to treatment as it will improve your overall health and well-being. Find out how you accomplish this.

Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits

Certain changes may help you sleep better. It is possible to improve our sleep through simple interventions that foster a better sleep environment and promote healthy sleep.

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