Sleep

Most people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have impaired sleep quality and architecture — an individual’s cyclical sleep pattern, involving different stages — relative to healthy people, according to a new study from researchers in India. NMOSD patients were also found to have reductions in the volume of…

It’s been over two weeks since we were required to “spring forward” for the arrival of daylight saving time (DST). As a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) patient, I’m not a fan. While the concept was introduced as a way to maximize daylight hours during the warmer months,…

As many as half of people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) experience depression, anxiety, and/or sleep problems, according to a new meta-analysis of published studies. Moreover, these symptoms were more frequent among NMOSD patients than in the general population. “There is a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and…

Let’s talk about sleep. Sleep is essential for everyone, as it allows our bodies to rest and recharge, especially after a long day. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need seven or more hours of sleep each night, while the recommended amount of sleep for teenagers like my 14-year-old…

Most nights, I can’t wait to go to bed. I’ll rush through my bedtime routine, but even though I’m beyond exhausted, I can’t seem to fall asleep. It secretly irks me to be the only one in my household still awake at night. Even my pug, Magnus, who normally barks…

It is so important to get a good night’s sleep in order to function well the next day. A good night’s sleep energizes me and makes me feel like my body is being repaired while I sleep. Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen for me every night. Still, I…