Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping Through the Night Reviews

• Sound Sleep, sound Mind

  
  By A1C3061YM2TYB0 on 2007-10-05
  Sound Sleep, Sound Mind is an excellent book. It is written at a level both professionals and the general public can understand. It is full of 'pearls' that will be helpful for a lot of people. It is especially great for those who have insomnia and need to know about end of day management. There are a lot of great tips on how to do some practical things that most people would not think about themselves.
  
  The book is also great for an individual who knows they have a sleep problem, but doesn't know which way to turn. It also helps people understand what will happen when they go to a sleep center - which many dread going to because of fear of the unknown.
  Sound Sleep, Sound Mind: 7 Keys to Sleeping Through the Night
  
  

• Invaluable Sleeping Advice

  
  By AHAUB5RCXL16K on 2007-10-16
  This is a great book to help with just about any sleeping problem. I really liked the chapter that discussed the idea of Thoughts, Feelings, and Images (TFI). It is very important to be well balanced in these three areas to sleep well, if your sleep problem has a mental aspect to it.
  
  

• Professional Review

  
  By A1VFSOLN52RUEI on 2007-11-13
  "What a remarkable introduction to the world of sleep disorders for the lay person. Dr. Krakow has captured the vital essence of this complex world and translated it into clear English without dumbing it down. As a surgeon who has had the pleasure of working with Barry, I can only vouch for his unparalleled attention to detail and patient-centered focus.
  
  Jim Bates, D.D.S., M.D.
  Dallas, Texas"
  
  

• Well, it put ME to sleep, at least!

  
  By A1UGMTCCEF4CWB on 2007-12-14
  But seriously, folks,,, What will help a person with his/her sleep is a very individual matter and hard to predict. There was not that much that was new to me in this book, but it seems from other reviews that it may have helped others.
  
  The big problem with this book, in my opinion, is its almost disturbed level of repetitiousness--endless, pounding, numbing, and in the end very annoying.I would judge there to be enough in this book to make a 20-25 page article were the author even moderately succinct. The relentless repetition of claims to have made some sort of truly major breakthrough in the treatment of insomnia seems to me to betray the over- insistent certainty of the fanatic. Either that, or the author is a fan of what used to be called the Army Method of exposition: first tell them what you're going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you just told them. "Sound Sleep" could definitely have benefited from a professional writer as co-author, or else a good and rather severe editor.
  
  

• Sandman seekers take note

  
  By A2W9G4A3E8FM6P on 2007-12-05
  Dr. Krakow has written an incredible book. SOUND SLEEP, SOUND MIND is jam-packed with information, some of it surprising, and covers a wide range of ground. The approach is especially welcome in this age of over-medication.
  
  
  
• A Great Resource for Mental Health Professionals
  By AVJDNFZ0H4BBL on 2008-04-09
  Dr. Krakow has written an outstanding resource for behavioral health professionals who treat individuals suffering from sleep disturbances. His Sleep Dynamic Therapy is an evidence-based and commonsense approach to improving not only the quantity of sleep, but the more important quality of sleep. Dr. Krakow relies on many of the basic principles of sleep medicine and behavioral and clinical psychology in presenting this effective approach for alleviating acute and chronic sleep problems. I highly recommend this book as a first line treatment for those suffering from sleep difficulties. -Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP (Board Certified Clinical Psychologist)
  
  
• Sound Mind, Sound Sleep
  By A16AL4WG21IQTF on 2008-10-06
  This masterful book is scholarly, practical, and caring.
  
  Among the many practical ideas given for sound sleep, I will mention three that I found especially helpful. First, the very obvious suggestion to get up during the night to read or do something else enjoyable when one cannot sleep. Now instead of lying there and telling myself that I can't afford the time to get up because I need my sleep, I get up and find myself much more rested the next day for having done so.
  The idea of wearing a retainer of some kind to help relax the jaw and to prevent gnashing teeth is very helpful. And the knowledge that there are Positive Air Pressure masks available for those who have breathing problems is invaluable.
  
  Dr. Krakow devoted chapters to feelings and their relationship to sleep.
  What I especially found beneficial is the idea of pausing a moment to acknowledge my feelings to myself as I go through the day, not trying to analyze or judge them, but to simply acknowledge them, since feelings that have been allowed to build can make for sleepless nights.
  
  And what I found most helpful is this: that when I cannot sleep because of racing thoughts and racing feelings, there is a technique called Imaging, such as picturing a peaceful moment from childhood or a beautiful nature scene and holding that in mind. It calms the thoughts and feelings and can give the peaceful feeling of sleep.
  
  I highly recommend this book.
  
  
  
  
  
• Great Book
  By A37O870FKURABK on 2007-12-12
  There is much to say about this book. But one paragraph really blew my mind.
  
  For some time now, I've periodically woken up in the night with terrific fear, anxiety, and black feelings of death and doom that were hard to explain by any dream I was aware of or any event.
  
  The next morning, the feeling would be completely gone, but I'd tell my wife about this terrifying experience, and she'd shake her head in wonder.
  
  But there it was in your book as a symptom of unsound sleep! That alone was worth the price of the book.
  
  
• Learning to Sleep Again
  By A321EO86AVERBI on 2008-01-13
  I met Dr. Krakow several years ago when I self-referred myself to his practice after seeking to find someone to help me with my sleep disorder. One of the first things Dr. Krakow pointed out to me was concerning sleep hygiene. Learning how to write things down on a pad of paper sometime early in the evening before bedtime and leave them there, or not watching the clock or time monitoring at night are two examples in Dr. Krakow's book, "Sound Sleep, Sound Mind" that have proven to be nuggets of truth that have helped me with my sleep disorder. These and other recommendations like them were very helpful to me. Learning to sense feelings and not ignore them is another very important aspect of good sleep hygiene I have learned from Dr. Krakow's book. I think this is the most important aspect of learning about sleep issues for me. It was good to be reminded, "human emotion is to protect you to insure your survival, safety and security." It was also very important to learn that there is also a physical component to a sleep disorder. It's hard to summarize all the things I have incorporated into my life after reading this book. I think the consciousness-raising aspect of the books is what strikes me as the most important thing about it. Relearning some things and incorporating them to improve my quality of sleep, becoming more in touch with my emotions and not over thinking things has been very helpful to me in my search for good quality sleep. Thank you, Dr. Krakow, for your caring, concern, and dedication in helping those of us who dare to sleep, perchance to dream.
  
  Nancy
  
  
  
• Nothing about cell phone avoidance!
  By A2G58NCXWKT41A on 2008-01-30
  There's years of research showing that very weak microwaves (like emitted from a cell phone, Wi-Fi, cordless phone, or microwave oven) can alter EEG patterns and reduce sleep quality. This was seen again recently by a group funded by the cell phone industry ("Mobile phone radiation wrecks your sleep", The Independent, Jan 20, 2008).
  
  This book does not even mention that cell phone use during the day can disrupt your sleep that night.
  
  

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• The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep
• Getting a Good Night's Sleep (A Cleveland Clinic Guide) (Cleveland Clinic Guides)
• Sleep Apnea-The Phantom of the Night: Overcome Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Win Your Hidden Struggle to Breathe, Sleep, and Live
• Insomnia Cures: Sleep Hygiene Practice Makes Permanent