Lesson 7: Sleep and Relapse Prevention - Slide  28

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Watch Out For And Avoid Sleep Thieves

  • 4. Poor physical and mental health
  • Lack of daily exercise
  • Lack of mental activity
  • Lack of motivation and fulfillment
  • Unmanaged anxiety and depression
  • 5. Snoring
  • 45% of adults snore occasionally and 25% are habitual snorers
  • Is more frequent in males and overweight persons
  • Usually grows worse with age
  • Is often worsened by sleeping on your back
Notes:

http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/snoring/snoring.cfmPg. 55-65, Lawrence J. Epstein, Steve Mardon, 2007, “The Harvard Medical School Guide To A Good Night’s Sleep,” McGraw Hill, New York.

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