Insomniac
by Gayle Greene
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Author: Gayle GreeneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-07
ISBN: 0520259963
Number of pages: 520
Publisher: University of California Press
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Book Review: A Wonderful Book
Summary: 5 Stars
"Insomniac" is a great book, Ms. Greene. After 4 years and 4 months of insomnia, my doctor and I have discovered a probable physical cause (the night I started wearing a left knee brace, the insomnia went away for a month). Since my physical condition has not yet been diagnosed and treated, I've had a few nights that resemble the old insomnia days, but things appear better, brighter. A few months ago, I also had surgery for a lower groin hernia (considered a birth defect by at least one State; I had a similar operation a couple of decades ago, and cancer settled in there, too, for a while).
When insomnia decided to make an exit (perhaps not a full departure - not yet), I went back to Sleepnet.com for the second time since insomnia arrived. I realized that there are a lot of insomniacs out there who are not being heard or helped. Through the library, I got your book; in fact, the book had been mentioned in a posting at the Insomnia Forum at Sleepenet.
I'm sure you've heard it all before many times, but your book so very well describes the trials and tribulations of an insomniac in an uncaring world. In particular, page 72: You lose energy; get cranky, dispirited; fall behind, worry about falling behind; your communication lines to the world, brittle to begin with, crack; with refreshing and recharging sleep in a bedroom not yours, a downward spiral ensues sucking everything into the drain: "mood, energy, frame of mind," as you so eloquently put it.
I've laughed out loud while reading sections of your book because I've finally found someone who's been through what I've been through. I've never come across anyone who I could competently talk to or share my crisis with. I can now share my insomnia with you through your book.
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