Most of us grow up believing that if we get our 7–8 hours of sleep, we should wake up feeling refreshed, energised and ready for the day.But what happens when you are  hitting those hours… and still feel completely exhausted? This is exactly what happened to “Eddie,” a client in his mid-40s whose story highlights one of the most misunderstood sleep problems out there: poor sleep quality  and undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea . This blog takes you through Eddie’s journey —

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. Your mind racing, scrolling, replaying random conversations or planning tomorrow’s to-do list , you’re not alone. This week on The Sleep Fixer Podcast , I share Denise’s story  , a woman in her 30s with ADHD  who kept waking through the night feeling alert but exhausted . Her body was tired, but her brain hadn’t got the memo. Denise was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. Like so many adults with ADHD, she described her mind

Have you ever climbed into bed only for your mind to light up with thoughts? Suddenly you’re solving tomorrow’s problems, replaying today’s conversations, and wondering how on earth you’ll make it through the week on so little sleep. If that sounds familiar, you’ll relate to Colin’s story , a C-suite professional in his 50s whose sleepless nights were starting to unravel his days. The Wired Mind: When Success Steals Sleep When Colin first came to me, he described bedtime as t

When Bedtime Feels Like a Battle: Bertie’s Story By Kerry Davies | The Sleep Fixer Meet Bertie.A bright, curious six-year-old with autism and sensory processing differences. Every night, bedtime felt like a battle.What was meant to be a peaceful end to the day turned into hours of tears, frustration, and exhaustion for everyone. Bertie’s parents had tried everything, sitting with him until he fell asleep, leaving him to settle alone, changing routines, rewards, and reassuranc

Have you ever woken up on a Saturday morning at your usual weekday time, even when you didn’t have to? It’s tempting to groan and roll over, but in truth, this is a really good sign. It means your circadian rhythm (your internal body clock) is working exactly as it should. Your circadian rhythm quietly runs in the background, regulating far more than just your sleep. It affects your energy, appetite, digestion, and even mood. Just like your body learns when to expect breakfas

Sleep Stories: Simplifying the Science of Sleep Hello, hello and thank you so much for being here. I’m Kerry Davies , also known as The...

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