Sleep
Carlos H. Schenck, M.D.
In “Sleep”, Carlos H. Schenck, M.D., a leading sleep expert with over 40 years experience, presents a probing exploration of sleep, an activity that occupies over 200,000 hours of our lives. This timeless book delves into the intricate processes of sleep and the peculiar dysfunctions that can emerge, ranging from common issues like insomnia and sleep apnea to the more mysterious and extreme disorders known as “parasomnias”. These include dream enactment, sleep related eating disorder, sexsomnia, night terrors, and sleep violence, which surprisingly affect millions.
What distinguishes Dr. Schenck's work is his focus on the forefront of sleep science, particularly in identifying and treating parasomnias. He reveals their connection to more typical sleep problems and the implications for their treatment. The book is enriched with startling real-life examples from Dr. Schenck's extensive clinical practice, such as a woman who discovers chocolate wrappers in her bed upon waking or a man who, in his sleep, mistakenly perceives his wife as a threat. These narratives, drawn directly from patient experiences, illustrate the often terrifying and dangerous aspects of these disorders, offering hope and solutions to those affected and their families.
Significantly, each chapter of the book encompasses a wide range of sleep disorders, enriched with personal stories reported by Dr. Schenck's patients. These accounts provide an intimate first-person perspective on living with these conditions, making the book a uniquely relevant and comprehensive guide for anyone suffering from sleep disorders. By combining engaging patient narratives with the latest in medical research, "Sleep" serves as an essential resource for understanding and navigating the complex world of sleep disorders, shedding light on one of our most enigmatic medical puzzles.
Duration - 17h 34m.
Author - Carlos H. Schenck, M.D..
Narrator - Ken Vanlith.
Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2007 Carlos H. Schenck ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Carlos H. Schenck, M.D.
Ken Vanlith
Slow Wave FIlms, LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
In “Sleep”, Carlos H. Schenck, M.D., a leading sleep expert with over 40 years experience, presents a probing exploration of sleep, an activity that occupies over 200,000 hours of our lives. This timeless book delves into the intricate processes of sleep and the peculiar dysfunctions that can emerge, ranging from common issues like insomnia and sleep apnea to the more mysterious and extreme disorders known as “parasomnias”. These include dream enactment, sleep related eating disorder, sexsomnia, night terrors, and sleep violence, which surprisingly affect millions. What distinguishes Dr. Schenck's work is his focus on the forefront of sleep science, particularly in identifying and treating parasomnias. He reveals their connection to more typical sleep problems and the implications for their treatment. The book is enriched with startling real-life examples from Dr. Schenck's extensive clinical practice, such as a woman who discovers chocolate wrappers in her bed upon waking or a man who, in his sleep, mistakenly perceives his wife as a threat. These narratives, drawn directly from patient experiences, illustrate the often terrifying and dangerous aspects of these disorders, offering hope and solutions to those affected and their families. Significantly, each chapter of the book encompasses a wide range of sleep disorders, enriched with personal stories reported by Dr. Schenck's patients. These accounts provide an intimate first-person perspective on living with these conditions, making the book a uniquely relevant and comprehensive guide for anyone suffering from sleep disorders. By combining engaging patient narratives with the latest in medical research, "Sleep" serves as an essential resource for understanding and navigating the complex world of sleep disorders, shedding light on one of our most enigmatic medical puzzles. Duration - 17h 34m. Author - Carlos H. Schenck, M.D.. Narrator - Ken Vanlith. Published Date - Tuesday, 09 January 2024. Copyright - © 2007 Carlos H. Schenck ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:12:09
Acknowledgments
Duration:01:33:20
Preface
Duration:13:16:16
Introduction: When Good Sleep Goes Bad
Duration:05:42:38
Chapter 1: A Tour of Sleep
Duration:26:17:21
Chapter 2: Insomnia: Bleary-eyed Nights
Duration:34:17:55
Chapter 3: Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Suffocating Repeatedly in Your Sleep
Duration:36:39:30
Chapter 4: Restless Legs Syndrome: The Agony of Jittery Drowsiness
Duration:25:40:24
Chapter 5: Hypersomnias: Excessive Sleepiness, Daytime Dysfunction
Duration:32:40:08
Chapter 6: Circadian-rhythm Disorders: Timing Is Everything
Duration:25:45:56
Chapter 7: Confusional Arousals and the Crush of Severe Morning Sleep Inertia
Duration:34:48:15
Chapter 8: Sleepwalking: The Twilight State
Duration:04:13:07
Chapter 9: Abnormal Sleepsex: Unknowing Cruel Intimacy
Duration:29:04:59
Chapter 10: Sleep Terrors: The Night the Ghost Got Scared
Duration:37:22:28
Chapter 11: Sleep Paralysis: Dreaded Visits from the Old Hag
Duration:39:47:50
Chapter 12: Sleep-related Binge Eating: Relentless Loss of Control
Duration:42:12:51
Chapter 13: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Bizarre and Violent Dream Enactment
Duration:51:06:22
Chapter 14: Nocturnal Dissociative Disorders: The Lost Children as Adults
Duration:24:10:19
Chapter 15: Sleep-talking: Disruptive Chatter, Obscene Shouting, and Desdemona Scenarios
Duration:21:55:40
Chapter 16: Parasomnia: Shadows of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Duration:21:39:25
Chapter 17: Parasomnia Potpourri: Nocturnal Groaning, Exploding Head Syndrome, Sleep-laughing …and Pets with Parasomnias
Duration:28:49:57
Chapter 18: Bed Partner’s Insomnia: Sleeping With a Snorer, Leg-jerker, Loud Sleep-talker, or Parasomniac
Duration:07:59:49
Ending Credits
Duration:00:18:02