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In the U.S., a National Sleep Conference is a two-day program - March 29-30, 2004, on the NIH Campus in Bethesda Maryland - that will assemble health care providers, public health and education experts, policy makers, patient advocacy organizations, sleep medicine specialists, and others. The Conference will address how information about sleep and sleep disorders can translate into cost-effective, comprehensive, and broadly-applied strategies to improve all aspects of sleep-related health care. For more information, see the conference website. There will also be a live online videocast of the conference. ---------------------------------------------------- The links included in this email are: 1. National Sleep Conference - NIH Info http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/meetings/slp_front.htm 2. Conference Website http://www.sleeptranslation.com/ 3. Online Videocast http://videocast.nih.gov/FutureEvents.asp
Sleep conference attendee
MD USA -

I think you guys sould open up a think for experminets so you could take voulters. i would happly do it. Experments you could think of it like useing specail exltircal sginals to induce OBE ( out of body experenice) i would gadly would mind being studyed
Kevin Van Horne <kevinv2@sailormoon.com>
Denver, Co USA -

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/meetings/slp_front.htm There will be a 2 day Sleep Conference in March 2004 at the National Institutes of Health in the U.S.A. Registration is free.
Did you know?
PA USA -

I need help. Could u like give me some research papers on sleep and dreaming experiments.or some experiments. I need it be for Dec.23,2003
Paris <Taray204@msn.com>
Hazel Crest, IL USA -

I need help. Could u like give me some research papers on sleep and dreaming experiments.or some experiments.
Paris <Taray204@msn.com>
Hazel Crest, IL USA -

This is a great page, it have helpt me plenty with some homework
anonym
Oslo, Norway -

i need help
SANAA <sesso1@mail2world.com>
damascus, -

I think all the information that you guys hve and share is really important and is helpingme with my science fair project.
Adriana Santa Cruz <lpsexyas_13@hotmail.com>
Tampa, fl USA -

Thanks for creating this great site. It really helped me realize that I had some sleeping disorders. Keep up the good work. - Þór
Þór
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland -

I'm a volunteer at our zoo, where we have a koala exhibit...the keeper told us that koalas are actually crepuscular, NOT nocturnal.
L. Clawson <lclawson@wideopenwest.com>
Berea, OH USA -

I would like to know if it is possible if we found a way to eliminate the side effects of sleep deprivation. If it would ever be possible to find a way to nullify sleep? If we could survive without it?
Alex Graf <stan8_99@hotmail.com>
Huntgindon, TN USA -

I used this site to research on animal sleep sycology and it was a great help! At my school it is very common for people to lie in bed for ages and not sleep?.....Thankyou!!
Daisy
England -

I did a persuasive speech on how my high school should start later in the morning and they bought it!!!
Beka Boo!!!! <BoObAbY252@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN USA -

Hi... i think that i am the first one who have written in this site from Saudi Arabia :). I have learned alot about sleep from this site, thanx for this valueable informations about sleep...
Hamza <dkny_boy_1984@hotmail.com>
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia -

Hi I'm min. I can get a lot of imformation about a sleep. In addition, I could learn what I do when I can't sleep so that I could sleep more comfortable. Anyway, Thank you.
Min <onedid@yahoo.co.kr>
Toronto, Ontario Canada -

HI MY NAME IS MAHLIA AND I AM FROM LAFAYETTE LOUSIANA. WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL I HAD A ROUTINE I WOULD GO TO BED AROUND THE SAME TIME EVERY NIGHT AND NOW THAT I AM IN COLLEGE MY SCHOOL SCHEDULE IS DIFFERENT SO I GO TO BED AROUND 2-3 IN THE MORNING AND ITS MESSING UP MY SLEEP ROUTINE.
MAHLIA
LAFAYETTE, LA USA -

In my country,most of students in high school or college or university go to bed very late. Some of them just sleep 5 hours every day.
xin-yi Tang <xinhe56@yahoo.com>
Suzhou, China -

I am from China ,english books can help me fall asleep.If I read a english book after 5mins, I will feel so tired,so I wanna sleep.
Ron <hahacoolron@hotmail.com>
Shanghai , China -

When I was in my high school in China, our study was so hard that we seldom went to bad before 24:00 everyday.Because we had a lot of homework and prictice to do. I felt tired when I was in class, so I used to fall asleep in the class.
Vivian <lyshashavivian@hotmail.com>
Luoyang, China -

In China, we were accustomed to go to bed very late and sometime before we were fall asleep we often drink a cup of milk.
Annie <niyanjiajia@hotmail.com>
shanghai, China -

I want to say about Korea's culture's bedtime customs for sleeping... Sometime children can't sleep very well. so...usually parents read a book and sing a lullaby. And in the case of a baby, sometimes mother carries baby on her back and sing a lullaby as walking around.
Soo-Jin <csj0626@hotmail.com>
USA -

WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, I HAD TO GO TO SLEEP UNTIL MIDNIGHT BECAUSE OF THE TERRIBLE LOT OF HOMEWORKS EVERYDAY WHICH MY TEACHERS ASSIGNED TO ME, SO I DID NOT NEED ANYTHING TO ASSIST ME TO FALL ASLEEP AT NIGHT. I JUST FELT SO TIRED AND THEN FELL ASLEEP AT NIGHT NATURALLY. SORRY, I AM NOT SURE!MAYBE WE MUST GO TO SLEEP AT 10:00 AT NIGHT IN MY COUNTRY.
Nelly <NEILILI@HOTMAIL.COM>
BEIJING, CHINA -

I was in my high school in China, our study was so hard that we seldom went to bad before 24:00 everyday. We had a lot of homework and prictice to do.
Joyce
USA -

I was in my high school in China, our study was so hard that we seldom went to bad before 24:00 everyday. We had a lot of homework and prictice to do.
Vivian <lyshashavivian@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada -

You need to put a website to find every animal on your list!
Cala Martinez <coolieo9087>
tray, tx USA -

Thanx for the information on Sleep Apnea. I am believing I am suffering from Sleep Apnea. I fall asleep at college every day. I find each month I grow more and more .I found a really good test for sleep apnea at www.lungs.ca. I am soon to be going in to a sleep study. I'm 20 and I might have to deal with all the tubes and treatments that come with sleep Apnea.
Shannon <cutiepiequeen@hotmail.com>
Longview, AB Canada -

Nice Site!!
Philip Rickwood <philip@our.net.au>
Devonport, Tas Australia -

I had a stange dream las night. I was in the mountans(they were so spectacular! Some times I wonder why we don't just vacation in our dreams;) and the setting reminded me of my living room. After what seamed a hour, I realized that I was a giant! then ther was a tidle wave and I flue un controlby into a wall and woke up. if any one has a interpratation, I'd like to here it. Thanks! .. ~~
hot hand <????????????????????????>
greenbay, wisconson USA -

I have a problem with my sleeping. I sleep then wake 5 minutes to half an hour later after having a dream. My dreams are generally very vivid (though not so interesting as of late, the above URL is my dream journal). I seem to wake after every dread that I have or I don't sleep for long enough to dream. Why can't I sleep for longer than 1 hour at a time? I know that on 2 occasions I have sleep walked (?) because I have woken to weird situations. But I don't recall ever doing it. I am stressed at them moment but even before this the sleeping pattern is always the same. 1 hour at the most. If I do chance to sleep 3 or more hours straight (like when I am drunk) I feel fine. Any explanation why I wake? And I know I used to grind my teeth because the pain woke me, but since having the painful tooth removed I don't know if I do it anymore? I really need a good nights sleep, especially now my 17 month old daughter seems to have the same sleeping patterns.
Samantha <blurt@dodo.com.au>
Australia -

Your Web site is a bit confusing,but I like it all the same. Thank-you for being here for us fellow guests.
Washington
USA -

I have been wondering lately, if it is possible for one to somehow recieve the benefits of sleep, while still being consciously aware of his or her surroundings. I'm just beginning to research sleep, as well as meditation and hypnosis (as they seem to be connected to my idea). I probably won't get very far but I thought I'd suggest this idea for someone qualified to take notice of :)
John <jb_15ca@hotmail.com>
Canada -

thanx for ur site:)
dina <achoo_84@hotmail.com>
cairo, egypt -

nice
tammyA2hotmail.com <tammy>
USA -

black bears seem to be active at night as well as during the day. My question is does this mean they are both noctunal and diurnal or are they diurnal and simply active sometimes at night? Does nocturnal imply only active at night or does it simply mean it is active at night regardles of the rest of its active periods? What is the deffinition of nocturnal? Are black bears noctunal?
mark <mbenkley@yahoo.com>
USA -

While teaching Air-conditioning-Refrigeration in Honolulu, I had a student who would sleep through lecture. After lecture, I would always give a test, and after awakening the student, he would take the test and score 90 to 100 percent. The other students said he was that way in High School, as was I.
Rex Barnes <links@traveling.com>
USA -

My pet guinea pig is nocturnal. SHe is very active at night and loves to rustle in her cage which keeps me awake.
Heddy Johannesen <heddy_j@hotmail.com>
USA -

My name is Ashley Jones and I go to high school at Colony High School in Palmer Alaska. We have this really cool schedule that we are currently fighting for. On Mondays and Fridays school starts at 7:45 and we have six periods. The day is over at 2:00 and then there are after school activities and what not. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we have four classes a day - classes 1,2,4,and 5 on Tuesday, classes 2,3,5,and 6 on Wednesdays, and classed 1,3,4,and 6 on Thursdays. On these days school starts at 8:09, following a time called CHAT. This is a time when clubs can have meetings, students can get help on their homework, or whatever else is going on. Right now our school board is trying to do away with CHAT completely so school will start at 7:30 everyday. We, the students, have found that we learn a lot better when we have longer periods, we have less homework (with the fewer classes on the middle days), and understand the materials better because we can always get help if we don't. The CHAT time also allows people who were absent to make up work. This is a really cool thing and we are trying to fight really hard for this and I just thought you all might want to know about this cool schedule if you are looking for ways to improve you school.
Ashley <number54jones@hotmail.com>
Wasilla, AK USA -

I am getting to start North Henderson HighSchool And I am also finding It hard to sleep!!!!!
Syretha <sassyfrass_45@Hotmail.com>
hendersonville, nc USA -

i am doing a persuasive speach for an 8th grade commnuications class. we had to pick a topic that we personally care about. i think we should start school a lot later. it would help us stay out of trouble, get more sleep, and do better in shcool. after doing some research i was very surprised how many people think we shouldn't start it later, i disagree with those people.
amy <dkj@pro-ns.com>
eagan, mn USA -

January to May, 2002: I am attending my final semester at NYU and am conducting a lucid-dreaming sleep study. While I have a small collection of test subjects for this experiment, I am looking for a few hardcore dreamers, those who wake with clear memory of dream experiences or (preferably) lucid-dream on a regular basis. If anyone is interested in taking part in this study, via e-mail, please drop a letter in my box and we will discuss it further. Thanks!
Mike <fettboy2@aol.com>
NJ USA -

My nine week old son died from SIDS in January 2001. I am wondering if there could be a possible link between family history of sleep walking and SIDS. My son's father has a history of sleep walking. I know that sleep walking tends to occur in people whose family has a history of sleep walking and it occurs more frequently in boys than girls. There is a greater than average risk of SIDS within the same family and SIDS also occurs more frequently in boys than in girls. Sleep walking occurs during deep sleep and SIDS has been thought (by some people) to be related to the body's sleep-wake cycles. Is there any research being done in this area? If you have any information relating to this please e-mail me: mwm111000@yahoo.com Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.
Leslie Mitchell <mwm111000@yahoo.com>
Portsmouth, VA USA -

Congratulations for such an extensive and useful research available at your website. One thing is missing, which is precisely the reason I stepped into your site, while searching methods to learn a foreign language during sleep. I have heard that Pope John Paul II knows more than 20 languages because he has learned them while sleeping. Since long I have been searching such a method, I have attended 3 times the IAL World Congress on Accelerated Learning, and still have not find such reference. Anyone who read this can help ? Actually such a chapter would improve your website, it may seem it is the missing piece of this sleeping puzzzzzle... alexander_garcival@mail.com
Alexander Garcival <alexander_garcival@mail.com>
Madrid, Spain -

I'm a technologist in a sleep lab, and I'm very impressed by your website. The content is fairly extensive, and this information is definetly needed by our nation of sleepy teens. Welldone.
Chris <csleep@liespeopletell.com>
Seattle, WA USA -

I am in 12th grade, and taking a course in psychology. It is the end of the first quarter of this semester class and we are required to do a project that will take us from now, through the end of the semester. I have chosen to do a sleep/ dream study on my sister and friend. They also took the course two years ago- even though we are the same age- and did the same project. I think it will be interesting to see the difference between myself and my twin sister. If any of you would like to email me about how it goes that would be great, and i would be happy to respond. I found this site to be very imformational, and a great help to my cause. Thx everyone! ~Kaye
Kendall <blackfaerie02@msn.com>
Edmonds, wa USA -

Hi, My name is Adena my mom is a sleep lab reasearch coordinator. In a sleep lab there are rooms like in a hospitial and lots of different machines. All they do is hook electrodes upto you and make you take computer tests.Nothing painful.Well thats about it. bye, Adena Mc Daniel
Adena Mc Daniel <sLiCkChiCk_6254@yahoo.com>
dayton, oh USA -

I am in grade 12 and take quite a few courses, I am forced to commute to school, waking up at 0600, being at school by 0830, then not getting home until 1900 because of after school activities etc. Because of this I have little time to do homework and am forced to stay up all night doing homework, studying etc. I once stayed up 90 hours with 4 hours of sleep and felt a huge variation in attitude and functionality in school. Finding that quite ineffectual I tried a number of things; going to sleep earlier was not an option because I barely had enough time to do homework even when I didn't sleep at all, skipping the first block or two go me in trouble with the school and parents so I couldn't do that. I eventually just accepted my weekly routine and decided to just over sleep on weekends, but since I am involved in serious sport I have no time on weekends so I end up staying up weekends doing homework too. If anyone has any suggestions for me I would appreciate them.
Mathius Coyle <whoa_damn@yahoo.com>
Surrey, BC Canada -

i think school should be started later because most teens are up late doing homework, and stuff i know at my school in most of my classes i and several other students fall asleep in most classes and make the teacher mad. I think they need to start school at 10:00 or 9:00 cuz then we have enough time to sleep.
Linda <mookygirl@juno.com>
frederick, co USA -

http://www.intrex.net/pullen/Sermons/s062500.htm is a valuable sermon called, "Naps and Other Devices to Save the World." I recommend it. The author mentions the seeming anomaly of Jesus taking a nap. He says, "Perhaps Jesus knew that before he could pour himself out for the world he better have something to pour out. He seems much more interested in being a certain type of person and teacher than in engaging in constant motion. He is seeking to save the world by being rather than doing."
One who needs to nap more
DC USA -

September 2, 2001 The are so Many Financhal Barriers, so many Public Transportation Barriers, Educational Opportunities Barriers, there are so many Employment Opportunities Barriers and there so many Benefits Entitlement Barriers when it come applying of SSI, SSA, SSDI, Include Medicaid Health Coverage, When the Eligibility was design by Congress that puts earned incomes, limits, If a disabled mail or femail has more then $1500.00 in his or her Savings Account they risk losing all their entire benefits is SSI, SSA, SSDI, Medicaid, Food Stamps, Cash Assistance it hurts them people with disabilities so hard in the deep pockets. It is not easy being disabled in America or other Miornity in America. It time to make Reform the Old Institutionalized Developmental Serives Delievery Systems in this Country to put in more local control of their own Services in the hands of Individuals with disabilities decide to control of his or her own life. Self-Determinations needs to be a reality today to allow Persons with disabilities to make their own decion not being control by parents and professionals that thinks what in the best interestist of the Persons with disabilities Welfere. People in this Country should have the same rights to make his or her decsion without being control by other. People should not have to live the daily life style in the 21st. Century! We need to close Sheltered Woekshops in this Country and all State Institutions for the Mentally & Physically, and include the elderly in this Country. We spend too much money on building more/more large Institutions that housed those who are disvantage purplage in this Country. We have a growing number hunger in America the prices of food has gotten to experence to by there so many people in America go bed hungry, Your going to love this one. Hungry should be treated like any other health related problems in this Country, The Food Stamps should be away of life like other Health Insurance Coverage in this Country in the 21st. Century. There so many Citizens with Disabilities are force to work in low wage entry level jobs that don't meet their Monthly househode experence. When Congress has design the Eligibility Law back in the 1930's that puts earned income limits and how much you can earnd and home you are allow to have in your Savings Account that decurrage Citizens with Disabilities to be more Self-Sufficuent because then he or she is penalized for getting aheard that is not the American Ways. Poverty needs to be ending in the 21st. Century! The 66 year old Eligibility should be repealed in this Country that will let persons wtih disabilities work as many hours, keeping so much in the Savings Account and give a Persons with Disabilities to opportunities to open up CD, Savings, Invested in the Stocks in the Stock Market owning US Savings Bonds without being penalized for it. That's why People with Disabilities open up a Savings, CD's, Account. To me it is UnAmerican!
Jocelyn C. Gallant <jgallant2000@yahoo.com>
Salem, NH USA -

Citizens with Disabilities in this Country. Live with lack opportunities, making their own decion in their daily life. Many of us with disabiliities lack of Public Transportation, employment opportunities,lack of education opportunities, economic barriers. It is not easy being disabled in America! Self-Determinations needs to become a reality to allow persons with disabilities make their own decions and taking more controling of their own Services, not have to reality on experence Institutionalized Developmental Services Delievery System. The Current Systems need to be Reformed in this Country. Not go backwoods in this Country. This not the life style many Citizens with disabilities in the 21st. Century! The Eligibilities laws was disgn by Congress that put income limits how much can earn or how much your allow to have in his or her Savings Account. This Law need to be repealed that will allow persons with disabilities to work as many hours and have more in their Savings Account, an open up a CD Account with being penalized of wanted to get ahead in this Country. The Food Stamps should expand because we have a growing hunger in America especially thos with disabilities are the hardist hit when it comes to losing his or her SSI, SSA, SSDI, Include Medicaid Health Coverage, Include Food Stamps especially with the priced of food keep increasing in this Country. There many Barriers when it comes to Receiving Public Assistance...That is another Financhal Barriers that needs to over come in this Country in the 21st. Century!
Jocelyn C. Gallant <jgallant2000@yahoo.com>
Salem, NH USA -

Often @ night i find that i can't fall asleep until 1 or 2 in the morning (i also get up @ 5 every day for school) and that's when i TRY and go to sleep @ 9 or 10 @ night? Does any one have this same problem? Is it unusual?
Brande <BellyButton130@aol.com>
USA -

I can't fall into deep sleep unless i'm on my side, shoulders bunched up, with the top leg bent. It's weird, and I often wake up with one of my arms asleep because I sleep on top of them. It's also horrible for my posture. I want to be able to sleep on my back, but can't. Different sleep positions and their effects should be studied.
Spencer <svliet@syr.edu>
Northampton, PA USA -

i often , upon waking in the middle of the night, find myself completely paralyzed. anyone ever heard of this? eventually i snap out of it, an outside stimuli like my girlfriend bumping me will also bring me out
mike <mturne@altavista.com>
mn USA -

Did you see a Circadian Rhythm research article in either the Cell June 29, 2001 issue or in the online summary on immunesupport.com about Circadian rhythm research? http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=3060 That summary noted, that University of Pennsylvania researchers have proven "that blood vessels contain their own peripheral circadian system, similar to clocks in other organs.""The scientists’ discovery, which provides the first evidence for how hormones and vitamins can reset the human circadian clock, shows in detail how activation of vitamin A receptors can regulate the rhythm of the clock. This provides an important clue to how the master clock, which lies deep in the brain, can regulate distal organs, such as the liver, kidney and muscle by controlling clocks throughout the body. Also, significantly, the research links hormonal and vitamin control for the first time to the circadian rhythms that control body temperature, sleep and wakefulness, pain sensitivity, and the response to drugs."
Sharing Circadian Rhythm interest
PA USA -

i have found some great and useful info onthis sight for a project i am doing on how sleep effects our daily lives
sharnee <sharnee87@hotmail.com>
sydney, nsw australia -

great site
seenu <dthworld@hotmail.com>
USA -

Great website! I'm doing a project for school. You helped me out a lot. Thanks!
Julie <jewels1050@juno.com>
Goshen, IN USA -

Our Pittsburgh Post Gazette today, Feb. 28, 2001, had a newspaper article that said, "The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research yesterday launched a five-year national education campaign to underline the point that grade-schoolers need at least nine hours of sleep each night to perform their best, at school or at home. "I think this problem of not getting enough sleep has always been with us," said Carl Hunt, director of the center, which is part of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. "But the problem has certainly gotten worse as the competing opportunities to do something other than sleep have increased. For example, television [added] a new opportunity to do something other than sleep. A 1999 study by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of children ages 7 to 12 said they were sometimes, often or always tired during the day. Fifteen percent said they sleep in school." I think all of us in this country are cutting our sleep hours too short as we stay too busy. Good night!
Pittsburgh Fan
PA USA -

Found your sleep reference site when working at a public library terminal. Where are there universitiy graduate research programs in sleep in the U.S. and Europe?
Student
Washington, DC USA -

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32072-2001Feb20.html gives the story "In the Dark" ,By Marc Kaufman, in the paper Sunday, February 25, 2001; Page W08, discusses adolescent sleep and school starting times. "GETTING STUDENTS UP at dawn, or even earlier, may seem like an odd and unproductive way to run a high school, but there is nothing out of the ordinary at B-CC. For at least two decades now, high school students nationwide have been getting up to meet increasingly early starting bells; Montgomery County's 7:25 high school opening is typical of large suburban districts. The fatigue that hangs over the hallways and classrooms of schools like B-CC is a seemingly predictable -- yet largely ignored -- offshoot of these early starts . . . a decade of research into the sleep patterns and needs of adolescents is raising increasingly serious questions about the long-term harm it may be causing . . . researchers have identified a major "sleep debt" among high school students, a fatigue that won't go away with a periodic Saturday morning sleep-in. The consequences, researchers say, range from a reduced ability to learn to a higher risk of auto accidents. The dean of American sleep researchers, Stanford's William Dement, says that his 45 years of work in the field has convinced him that very early high school start times are not only misguided, they're inherently "abusive" to many high school kids." . . . One local school district, Arlington, VA, will be changing their starting times. See also. /25553/gather/hs.shtml
ES <brainie@cox.rr.com>
Northern Virginia, VA USA -

Beware of dosages of sinus and allergy pills, I had to take them for too long a period of time 3 years ago, and my sleep went from 10 hrs to 2 hrs a nite overnite. Seems they messed up the melanin production. 3 years of 2 hrs sleep a nite and I dont even get tired. It does raise your BP tho, so its dangerous.
Robin
USA -

Hey. great site! I found a lot of good things to put in my report for school ((im a 13 year old in middleschool)). I am totally sleep deprived. I gotta wake up at 6:00 cuz my bus comes at 6:45. School doesn't even start until 8:00, I don't see a point in having to be at school 1 hr-45min. b4 school even starts.. oh well i'd better get back to my homework.
anne
Cali USA -

There is an interesting article in the Washington Post, Jan. 24, 2001, about how rats "relive" their day in the maze while they dream in their sleep. The article reports that researchers found identical brain wave patterns during sleep to those that the rats had while they were going through the maze. Pretty fascinating research about sleep and memory done by a Matthew Wilson at MIT!
Sleep & Memory of Days events
USA -

http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/lullabies.html has Lullaby lyrics, as well as some Lullabies that you can actually listen to online.
E.S. <brainie@cox.rr.com>
VA USA -

Hi. I'm a Behavioral Neuroscience student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and I enjoyed your interactive site. I am very interested in the topic of sleep. Unfortunately, my school does not offer courses that focus on sleep, nor are there professors who are involved with sleep research here. However, my best friend and I have been studying the life of Leonardo De Vinci and we are planning to mimic his sleeping schedule this summer. I have only found one other published experiment on the De Vinci sleep schedule. Because this experiment was successful, it seems odd that it was not repeated. If anyone can offer me any more information on this topic, please e-mail me: r82kmw@mun.ca. I am very interested in finding other articles about De Vinci's sleep. Thanks, Kerry
Kerry Walker <r82kmw@mun.ca>
St. John's, NF Canada -

For your sleep idioms section. I just learned this new word related to evening. . . . Vespertine - This sleep/circadian cycle related word is new to me. I learned about it in my "Word of the Day" subscription from Merriam-Webster, who also publishes American English dictionaries on CD-Rom as well as in print. "The Word of the Day for January 13 is: vespertine \VESS-per-tyne\ (adjective) *1 : of, relating to, or occurring in the evening 2 : active, flowering, or flourishing in the evening : crepuscular Example sentence: A vespertine fog crept over the farm, concealing the outbuildings and the orchard and stranding the house in an inky ocean of darkness as the evening turned to night." There's more in the description, but the email also noted (1)Latin root, "vesper," means "evening." . . . "The evening star was once known as 'Vesper.'" . . . (3) "vespertilian" means "batlike" (the Latin for bat is "vespertilio"). . . (4)An evening worship service = "vespers." *Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence. ---------------- Brought to you by Merriam-Webster Inc.
Word a day subscriber
VA USA -

You might want to divide up this very helpful guestbook to categories that people could click on. This question added by insomniac (had caffeine tonight) a little after midnight, on Dec. 28, 2000.
Guestbook Dates are missing?
USA -

"Behavior therapy offers best insomnia relief for seniors, study finds... When middle-aged and elderly people suffer from chronic insomnia, long-term relief can't be found in a pill bottle," according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article by Anita Srikameswaran, staff writer. " Several weeks of behavior therapy, though, can help people put themselves to sleep even two years after the initial treatment." The full aricle can be linked to at http://www.post-gazette.com/healthscience/19990317sleep3.asp
Link to Insomnia behavioral therapy article
PA USA -

"Sleeping Without Pills , Written John Addington The sleep difficulties that plague those with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) often drive patients to the use of strong sedating and sometimes addictive medications. There is, however, another option, one without the use of pills, which may be considered. Described as good "sleep hygiene" this option involves changes in behavior to establish practices that are conducive to improved sleep." The complete article is found at: http://www.immunesupport.com/articles/2000_12/2909.cfm
PWC (Person with CFS, FM)
VA USA -

"We have viewed your fine website and believe that it represents a superb sleep resource. We would like to request a reciprocal link exchange. It appears that we share the common goals of sleep education and support. TALK ABOUT SLEEP is a sleep information community providing content about healthy sleep and sleep disorders, support chats, and message boards. Information is updated weekly. Patient victory stories and other motivational information are included. Chat rooms are open daily, and scheduled chats are moderated by medical professionals and/or sleep patients. We are subscribers to the HON code principles and Truste. Our current goal is to create a link library to share with our growing community. Please visit TALK ABOUT SLEEP and see for yourself. Here's the URL." http://www.talkaboutsleep.com Note from E.S.: This site includes research report summaries, sleep news briefs, support info (including online chats), and a "new patient toolkit," including a "photo essay and personal tour (Based on Stanford, CA) to demystify the Sleep Study," and polysomnograms. VALUABLE Resource.
Received from www.talkaboutsleep.com
Germantown , TN USA -

I used to think that school should start later, but now I think differently. If school started later, extra-curriculars would finish later, and we'd wind up coming home very late. Consequently, we'd end up going to sleep later. This would mean that we'd get the exact same amount of sleep as we do now, and it would still be too little. Why even bother changing?
Sarah <Sarah121@chickmail.com>
Montreal, Canada -

I suffer from restless leg syndrome, or I did until I tried a herbal sleep remedy. It contains Valerian,Passion flower, and several other ingrediants. Neumorous brands have the same ingrediants. When I started taking these pills; to help me GET to sleep and quite unexpectdly the restless leg syndrome stoped. The herbs do help me to get to sleep as well.
Vincent Dent <vdent@paradise.net.nz>
Christchurch, New Zealand -

I have disc problems and FMS as a consequence I do not sleep well. It seems I have two or three different kinds of sleep disorders. What can I do? This is a very good site but you might want to add a chat page for us to exchange ideas and stories directly.
Pat <iamlorta@pacbell.net>
san carlos, ca USA -

An entry into our guestbook referred to this article. In Search of The Missing Link by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD ImmuneSupport.com 05-24-2000 - Summary: Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause a cascade of problems that account for many, if not most of the abnormal findings seen in CFIDS/FMS. The link is found at: http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=1349
Link to Teitelbaum Article <brainie@cox.rr.com>
USA -

I am looking for an article that was added to this site on 5-24-00. It was written by Dr.Jacob Teitelbaum on CFS/FM. This list only goes to August. Anyone know where the link is?
Jacki Tegarden <jacki@vetmed.wsu.edu>
Pullman, WA USA -

Adenosine and Sleep , http://www.sfn.org/briefings/adenosine.html discusses one reason for caffeine's effect on making it hard for us to sleep.
For those with Problems with Caffeine
USA -

http://www.sfn.org/briefings/narcolepsy.html
Narcolepsy neuroscience article found.
USA -

A starting list of English idioms,can be viewed at: /25553/gather/idioms.shtml Also of interest the crossword puzzles we have designed specifically targeted to ESL students available online at: /25553/english/interact/crosswords/esl_e.shtml
Idioms response, E.S., TQ team <brainie@cox.rr.com>
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A first-rate Site! Your site inspired me to do a unit of study on sleep with my 6th-8th grade ESL students. I am using this site as the main resource for the unit. May I suggest a separate hyperlink for "Sleep Idioms"? Going through the entire guestbook is too exhausting - even for those of us who have insomnia... Here are some sleep related idioms which we have incorporated into our unit: Having to sleep on it; Sleeping like a log; Hit the hay; Hit the sack; Catch some z's; Catch 40 winks. Some slang terms related to being tired: dog-tired, wiped out, drained, dead on one's feet, pooped, pooped-out; tuckered out; reading the back of one's eye lids. Here is a funny site: "21 Things To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping On The Job" http://www.suzannecooper.com/latenite/sleeping.html
S Jasso <sjasso@agassiz.nschool.com>
Chicago, IL USA -

http://www.hhmi.org/news/112700.html is where to find more information on a December 2000 lecture on Circadian Rhythms. "Clockwork Genes: Holiday Lectures Explore the Basis of Circadian Rhythms Quoting from their press release, "High school students in the Washington, D.C., area and throughout the world will learn the answer during the annual Holiday Lectures on Science, December 4 and 5 at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). HHMI investigators Michael Rosbash and Joseph S. Takahashi will explore the inner workings of circadian clocks-the molecular timepieces that keep pace with the 24-hour cycle of day and night, light and dark, enabling organisms to adapt to the changing seasons and other natural rhythms of life." Permission was granted by this website's Gerry Wyder for the lecture presentation to use and to enlarge one of his original graphics illustrating circadian rhythms. In a program entitled Clockwork Genes: Discoveries in Biological Time, Rosbash and Takahashi will address an international audience of students, teachers and others by satellite and the World Wide Web. HHMI will host a live audience of approximately 200 high school students at Institute headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md., and HHMI-supported science education programs will host live student audiences in Miami, Fl., Philadelphia, Pa., and East Lyme, Ct. A group of Russian students and teachers will watch the lectures and participate in a live, interactive question and answer session from HHMI's office in Moscow. Rosbash and Takahashi have done groundbreaking work in identifying the genes that encode the biological clocks of fruit flies and mice. Drawing on their research, they will demonstrate how their findings apply to humans.
Circadian Rhythms Lectures Via Web.
MD USA -

http://www.hhmi.org/news/ptacek.html This announcement (1999) reveals a gene responsible for Advanced Phase Sleep Disorder.
Advanced Phase Sleep Disorder Gene
MD USA -

I am a high school student and i think they should start school later. Not because i want extra sleep (that would be nice though) but because i am doing an english paper on this very subject and i see what a plus starting highschools at 9:00 would be for the students grade and health-wise
Megan Morgan <LdyAlexis8@yahoo.com>
Sioux City, IA USA -

"Hotel chains slug it out in battle of the bed" is an article about the history of beds and the emphasis on superior bed quality in today's Hotel Competitiveness. November 7, 2000. http://www.cnn.com/2000/TRAVEL/NEWS/11/07/bed.wars.reut/index.html#1 was the URL on Nov. 7th.
Tired Travelers
VA USA -

Congratulations on the reference to your Sleep site in the December 2000 issue of Seventeen magazine, (the article starting on page 100)! !
Seventeen reader
VA USA -

http://sleepquest.com/d_column.html of Oct. 23,2000, gives a good summary by Dr. Dement of why he believes that sleep research and sleep medicine are basically one discipline. There is also an emphasis on how sleep-deprived our whole society is as well as a good general intro. to his website on: http://sleepquest.com/d_sleep2000.html
Follower of Dr. Dement's Research
USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:50:15 (EDT)

Just heard today that a friend, Tom, learned after MANY years of having CFS that he also has a sleep disorder. sleep apnea. That is not the cause of CFS, but treating the sleep apnea could certainly improve his quality of life. Please encourage all website visitors to ask for SLEEP LAB tests, or at least consultations, if they are having chronic problems with sleep.
Friend of Tom's
USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 23:13:52 (EDT)

Dear Donis, (reply to previous guestbook entry) Here are two references which guests entered into our guestbook about the cuscus. Sorry you didn't find it on our nocturnal animals page. We haven't had a chance to update it yet. However, using the search engine will help you locate words or concepts on our site (including in our guestbook.). Once you click on the cited page, if you are in netscape, you can then use a CTRL + F (holding down the control key and the letter f at the same time) to "find" the word for which you are looking on that page, (for example, the cuscus). I have "cut and pasted" the part of our guestbook with the cuscus information to send you in a separate email. /25553/gather/search.shtml
TQ team 25553 <brainie@cox.rr.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 21:06:48 (EDT)

enjoyed this site very much! will definitely use it again...however I did not find the info I needed, was doing research on the cuscus (grey) but I do research all the time, I will definitely be back.........good job by all involved!
Donis <dinman@tpma-inc.com>
Greenfield, IN USA - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 11:08:09 (EDT)

Did you know that the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research has put up real audio videocast of its April 2000 session? http://videocast.nih.gov/PastEvents.asp?c=1 Look under Conferences for the record for the Sleep Disorders Conference. (The "hit number" will vary as new conferences are added. The NCSDR session of April 10, 2000, Sponsored by: NCSDR and NHLBI The whole session is there, so the event lasts 6 hours and 34 minutes. The Bandwidth is: 146 Kbps. " This is a work of the United States Government. No copyright exists on this material. It may be disseminated freely. "
Videocast viewer for NCSDR Sleep Disorders Conference
NIH, Bethesda,, MD USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 16:07:18 (EDT)

I checked out this website because I have "waking dreams", which I can't find anything on and which I termed myself due to lack of information. During the night I will "wake up" (eyes open, etc.), and will "see" things that aren't there, such as animals, insects, cobwebs, and ghosts. Sometimes I remember doing this, other times, I don't. My boyfriend says it happens a lot. I will act out by either brushing aside the insects or trying to pet the animals or by jumping up to turn on the light. Once I tried to call someone, which I remember doing and found the phone under my bed and off the hook the next morning. While I experience these throughout the month, I know I will always have them right before my menstrual cycle. Sometimes I wake up four times a night and am sometimes so exhausted during the day that my brain feels foggy and I can't keep things straight.
Denise Stascavage <dstascavage@nixonpeabody.com>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 13:29:59 (EDT)

Someone was interested on where to find suggestions for accredited sleep labs. http://www.asda.org/sleep_study.htm "The AASM is the major accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and sleep related breathing disorders laboratories. A sleep disorders center is a medical facility that provides comprehensive clinical diagnostic evaluations and treatment to patients with symptoms that indicate the presence of a sleep disorder." A sleep related breathing disorder laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for a breathing related sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep labs referrals
USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 15:28:07 (EDT)

"Study finds graveyard shift may cause heart disease", at cnn.com, Oct. 17, 2000. "Shift work . . . could put [people] at a higher risk of heart disease," Italian researchers found. "They found that nerve and chemical messages that control the heart's activity seem to follow a regular 24-hour pattern -- a pattern that disregards changes in daily sleep patterns. For example, levels of cortisol, a hormone that stimulates the heart rate, digestive system, breathing and other functions during the day, did not adjust to help night shift workers stay alert. This could mean the heart is unprepared for the stress it will inevitably encounter during a work shift." "
Heart Disease Risk report found.
USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 00:51:42 (EDT)

http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Sleep_Disorders/
Linked to You; Further Links
USA - Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 12:02:30 (EDT)

A new article about "Drug treatments for sleep" for persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome also provides a chart comparing various sleep medications. http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=2842 Sound, restful, restorative sleep while more difficult for CFS and FM patients, may still be possible at least part of the time. Diet and other behavioral changes, sleep labs, natural sleep aids, over-the-counter sleep inducing medications and prescription drugs are all remedies we have at our disposal. An older article about "Breaking Fibromyalgia's Sleepless Cycle" is found at: http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=316
Parent of teen with CFS and FM
USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 22:47:29 (EDT)

How significant are primary sleep disorders and sleepiness in chronic fatigue syndrome? An abstract is given of the article by LE BON O and others' research reported in Sleep Research Online, noting that in a test of 46 "unselected" outpatients with Chronic fatigue syndrome who were tested by a sleep lab, "Fifty-four percent of CFS patients had no PSD [primary sleep disorder, and 69% no sleepiness. ... [so concluded that] it is unlikely that CFS is simply a somatic expression of any PSD observed in our sample or of sleepiness per se . . ."
To see the abstract.
USA - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 02:20:30 (EDT)

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/jsleep.html reports that , "Experiments published in the August 2000 issue of the journal Nature Neuroscience suggest that one of the functions of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is to help memory processing. " 1.Maquet, P., Laureys, S., Peigneux, P., Fuchs, S., Petiau, C., Phillips, C., Aerts, J., Del Fiore, G., Degueldre, C., Meulemans, T., Luxen, A., Franck, G., Van Der Linden, M., Smith, C. and Cleeremans, A. Experience-dependent changes in cerebral activation during human REM sleep, Nature Neuroscience, 3:831-836, 2000. is the reference given. Dr. Chudler's pages on Sleep within his neuroscience site are very interesting and written so even younger students can understand them.
E.
USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 10:38:29 (EDT)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A33615-2000Sep28.html is the Sept. 28, 2000, Washington Post article on Dreams. Several recent books about use of dreams for problem solving are discussed.
E.S.
VA USA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 12:44:29 (EDT)

http://elicos.qut.edu.au/students/presentations/conanvgg/conan2.htm is another place where you can find great pictures of several of your Australian nocturnal animals, such as the wombat and the one someone just added to your information, the cuscus.
Another person who appreciates the Cuscus
USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 22:57:13 (EDT)

http://www.jeack.com.au/~popw/cuscus.html is one page I saw about this nocturnal marsupial of Australia, the cuscus that your previous visitor mentioned. I also found http://home.mira.net/~areadman/cuscus.htm which shows and tells about a spotted cuscus which is found in New Guinea as well as a small part of Australia. Please add these to your nocturnal animals list.
Edie
VA USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 22:51:21 (EDT)

you forgot the animal known as the cus cus.
tyrel <dd_lobster@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 00:55:01 (EDT)

Endometriosis Association Houston Support Group's website suggests for dealing with night sweats and hot flashes tips like to "avoid alcohol or hot drinks, sleep with a fan overhead if possible, as well one by your bedside .. . use all cotton sheets . . . wear thin cotton or silk nightwear, eliminate caffeine, . . . consider increasing Vitamin E, B complex, Vitamin C, calcium/magnesium and potassium intake which are depleted through excessive perspiration,avoid spicy foods [certain dietary suggestions] use a relaxation tape before bedtime, don't take a hot bath or hot shower before bed don't smoke, ... " See http://www.endohouston.org/hotflashes.html for the complete list.
Menopause & hot flashes different reference.
VA USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 15:07:24 (EDT)

http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_58325 That is the URL that it goes to if you click on this or the previous post. I forgot to type it out so you could see it.
Menopause info. part two.
USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 14:56:16 (EDT)

I found this article on menopause which talked about what to do if you suffer from Hot flashes (night sweats). They described these as "Hot flashes, which are sudden waves of heat that can start in the waist or chest and work their way to the neck and face and sometimes the rest of the body. They are more common in the evening and during hot weather. They can hit as often as every 90 minutes. Each one can last from 15 seconds to 30 minutes -- five minutes is average. Seventy-five to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience hot flashes; some are more bothered by them than others. Sometimes heart palpitations accompany hot flashes. " They recommended " To reduce the discomfort of hot flashes, try these tactics: Wear lightweight clothes made of natural fibers. Limit or avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol. Avoid rich and spicy foods and heavy meals. Take 400 international units (I.U.) of vitamin E daily. (Consult your doctor first, though.) Have cool drinks, especially water, when you feel a hot flash coming on and before and after exercising. Avoid hot drinks. Keep cool. Open a window. Lower the thermostat when the heat is on. Use air-conditioning and/or fans. Carry a small fan with you (hand- or battery-operated). Try to relax when you get a hot flash. Getting stressed over one only makes it worse. Use relaxation techniques such as meditation, biofeedback or yoga. Take 400 I.U. of vitamin E daily, but consult your doctor first. If you suffer from night sweats (hot flashes that occur as you sleep): Wear loose-fitting cotton nightwear. Have changes of nightwear ready. Sleep with only a top sheet, not blankets. Keep the room cool." It was also advised to check with a Dr. if these persist. In some cases, night sweats have been associated with Chronic fatigue syndrome, an illness experienced by children and men as well as women, but checking with a doctor is probably a good idea.
Menopause research
VA USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 14:54:56 (EDT)

HOT FLASHES WAKE ME SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE NIGHT. THAT WAS NOT COVERED HERE. COULD YOU COMMENT ON THAT.
DEBBIE GREER <dboyle@telusplanet.net>
CALGARY, AB CANADA - Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 21:53:31 (EDT)

/25553/english/animals/when/index.shtml?type=regular#when has a nonworking link to nocturnal crossword puzzles . Then I found one page listing nocturnal animals, and another that didn't seem to link to that, but brought me here to the general guestbook page.
Nocturnal visitor
USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 23:52:36 (EDT)

Thanks for your ready reference page on narcolepsy and your research references at the bottom of the page. I used them to answer a reference request today.
Reference Librarian
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 13:00:10 (EDT)

WOW! This is incredible! Keep up the good work!
Kristy Stutz <ladylion99@hotmail.com>
Laurel, MD USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 11:18:58 (EDT)

http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=2788 reports on an article about CFS or FM and sleep disturbances that was recently published in JAMA. Eve Van Cauter, of the University of Chicago, is a researcher who is investigating the relationship of aging, deterioration of deep sleep, and related changes in production of certain hormones.
Insomniac
va USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 06:20:26 (EDT)

Did you know Sigmund Freud's Interpretation of Dreams, 3d. edition, is now available electronically, for free, through the web? http://www.psywww.com/books/interp/toc.htm
Dreamer
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 16:12:57 (EDT)

A Western Australian conference published results, "Fatigue and driving: driver impairment, driver fatigue and driving stimulation." (Bristol, PA, Taylor & Francis) in 1995. It has articles on Fatigue in the transportation industry, particularly long-distance road/driving hours, accidents, and "the epidemiology of fatigue-related accidents." Monitoring systems for driver fatigue and alertness are also addressed.
Librarian
Washington, DC USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 10:04:34 (EDT)

A french personnal site owned by a sleep specialist on neurophysiology (from neuron to brain) with special pages on sleep : hygien, physiology and pathologies (sleep apnea syndrom, narcolepsy, insomnia ... ) translated in english.
Dominique Rose <drose@neuronnexion.fr>
Amiens, France - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 19:22:02 (EDT)

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USA - Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 20:47:01 (EDT)

I am 45 yrs. old.When I was 17 yrs. old, I began having what I always referred to as "spells" for lack of knowlege.These spells would always happen when I was first going to sleep & the loud whirring noise I would hear would wake me.As the noise got louder,I couldn't move any part of my body.Throughtout time, I found the only thing that helped would be to remain calm,not try to fight it,& just let it run it's couse & it'd be over quicker than when I'd be fighting to move or talk & scared to death.Not knowing what was going on with me was the worst part of it. I always knew when I laid down to sleep if an attack was going to happen -a funny feeling I can't describe...but I knew what that feeling meant after a time of having the attacks.I remember telling my Mother at one point that I was so mentally tired from fighting them that I didn't want to go on like that.But I wasn't suicidal-just so tired.I have always been so strong physically and very independant but I do believe genetics plays a huge role in all this.I also have a migraine history.I have auras(flashing colored wavy lines) that last exactly 20 mins.-no pain-the pain migraines have been long gone...My Dad had them, my daughter has them...and I suffered from panic attacks for years & learned to basically ignore them to get thru them.My Father committed suicide when I was 10 years old.I wonder if he just got tired...I feel that knowlege about these ailments is the best medicene.If I'd only known so many years ago what was happening to me- I wouldn't have suffered so much.And I'm not some neurotic that sits around being sick.Very few people ever knew these things were happening to me. I knew they wouldn't understand...So a big "Thank You!!!" for educating people about sleep disorders....
faye fowler <fayeray7@aol.com>
myrtle beach, sc USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 09:08:23 (EDT)

This is an impressive site. You high school students will go far! Keep up the good work.
Library visitor
VA USA - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 17:21:14 (EDT)

"ADHD link to sleep disorders" is the News headline this week from OKLAHOMA CITY News Channel. – "Attention Deficit Disorder has become so common – at least one child in every classroom in the United States is diagnosed with it. Now doctors are making a connection between AD-HD and the way your child sleeps at night." They found improvement in treating first graders with signs of sleep apnea.
Mother of child with nighttime sleep problems & add symptoms
va USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 01:31:20 (EDT)

Great page!
Jenny <Shanella14@aol.com>
USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 22:19:15 (EDT)

http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?ID=1349 includes an article by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD. Posted to the About.com site on 05-24-2000, , Teitelbaum states that for Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFIDS/FMS), "Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause a cascade of problems that account for many, if not most of the abnormal findings seen." Of his list of symptoms, see which one is first? " 1. Disordered sleep. 2. Multiple hormonal dysfunctions. 3. Immune dysfunction. 4. Autonomic dysfunction with NMH (Neurally Mediated Hypotension). 5. Low body temperatures." This article, titled, "In Search Of the Missing Link ---Hypothalamic Dysfunction Effects of Disordered Sleep", mentions findings from an "NIH conference on FMS focused on the role of disordered sleep and hypothalamic hormonal dysfunctions. By looking at sleep deprivation research" the author was able to relate many CFIDS/FMS problems to sleep deprivation, and to suggest ways to counteract the night sweats and other sleep problems.
Edith S. <momsutterlin@mgfairfax.rr.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 05:19:30 (EDT)

What a great page.
Heather <Limechic2000>
USA - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 10:49:01 (EDT)

From the CFS Co-Cure list, a message about a survey on sleep studies' importance: Many symptoms of FMS/ME-CFS and related conditions have been discussed and reported on. It is our belief that sleep dysfunction / deprivation has not been given sufficient attention. Many people have undergone sleep studies in order to address this issue. We have set up a poll at The Unify Coalition's website in an attempt to determine how many people with these conditions have undergone a sleep study and how helpful they have been in identifying and treating sleep dysfunction. We would like your response to the poll whether or not you have undergone a sleep study. Even a 'no' answer will be helpful in identifying patterns and recommended diagnostic tools. Register your vote at www.unifycoalition.org. While you're there, join our discussion group if you'd like to become more involved. Please feel free to repost this message on other lists. Nancy Solo The Chronic Syndrome Support Assn., Inc. (CSSA)
Edith
Annandale , VA USA - Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 00:18:37 (EDT)

Wow! What a great page. I am in TQ Junior. I was wondering what program did you use to make the page?? Please e-mail me.
Heather <Limegirl911@aol.com>
Charleston, SC USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 17:10:18 (EDT)

This website helped me greatly on reaserching flowers thank oyu
Bertha Hennrie <Big_Bertha@yahoo.com>
Denton, Tx USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:45:42 (EDT)

Iloed this site it was excellent very informative and helpful It helped me alot with my research assignment
norma <norma_shelley@hotmail.com>
Cairns, QLD Austrsalia - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 20:21:03 (EDT)

There were two articles about sleep in the USA Today today... In the first one, "One way to get to sleep: get up," They explain that it's a good idea to get up for a while if you can't sleep. It doesn't help to lie there in bed if you can't sleep. http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20000329/2083449s.htm The other one is questions & answers about sleep. http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20000329/2083183s.htm
Emilie <brainie@mgfairfax.rr.com>
VA USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 12:19:04 (EST)

I used to think sleep was a waste of time and i tried to only sleep five or six hours at night. But I've learned to enjoy mym dreams and often wake up and write them down in a notebook I keep by my bed. That has been most interesting, I have had people interpret some of my dreams- neat,
Ercell Binns
USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 13:59:14 (EST)

I loved reading about teenage sleep. I am researching teen sleep deprivation, and I have begun to have great luck researching. I am looking to get my school times later, but I am doubtful with all of the arguments against it. Teachers don't want less time to teach and coaches don't want less time to practice, it's hard. If you have any info for me, contact me!
Sara <wolfybaby25@hotmail.com>
CA USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 16:12:30 (EST)

Thanks, Emilie, for your advice and help on cgi scripting and constructing forms. We appreciate your helping us to adapt a work form that we will be using internally. It has been good to refer to the website which your team put together to get ideas for different formats of navigation, linking between sub-group pages, etc. Good luck in your web design futures, Emilie, Gerry, and James.
Library of Congress- internal web team staff member
Washington , DC USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 15:54:48 (EST)

Brilliant! Congratulations !
Rolf Maag Dipl.Ing.FH <rolf.pat@bluewin.ch>
Weinfelden, TG Switzerland - Monday, February 14, 2000 at 11:53:15 (EST)

Persons with sleep disorders who are typically awake when most of the world is asleep, may wish to seek out employment which conforms to the hours their body is awake. One such position might be that of a nighttime security guard.- This comment was received by email from a part-time worker who notes that "Everyone who is hired for these positions must be able to pass a full background check--fingerprinting, the whole works!!!" and who notes that to find these jobs part-time is very unusual, but some large cities, particularly NY, DC, might have these as possibilities.
Nighttime worker
DC USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 00:46:19 (EST)

needs more graphics...good info, though Liked learning about REMs and other sleep stuff
elf <bjuhr2@ aol.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 20:06:59 (EST)

I really like this site. It was interesting and informative. I think that some of the facts that you gave were interesting. Congratulations on th Silver Award!
Ashley McMasters <soccer286@aquik.net>
V. Beach, VA USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 10:32:08 (EST)

Love the site!!!!!
Clo <Eskimo1987@hotmail.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 18:53:57 (EST)

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!
amoi <sdrmo>
mlskdr, terg USA - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 11:49:54 (EST)

This ThinkQuest contest is a wonderful opportunity. I've learned so much from your sleep site. Your mother showed me your site at the library, and then showed me your personal site with the pictures from the TQ Awards weekend in Los Angeles. This URL might be of interest to others who are considering participating in the TQ contest. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5330/english/latrip.html
Faifax County Library Patron
Fairfax, VA USA - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 15:28:10 (EST)

I woke up at 3 am , again. Insomnia. So here I am typing at my computer still, hours later. All of your great advice is hard to do sometimes. At this point, though, I'm ready to head back to sleep in theory, but my aching back says no. I wish someone would invent a heating pad that would turn itself off after 20 minutes so you don't burn, and then you could fall asleep without worrying about that. Or at least maybe fall asleep. Good night
Insomniac
Annandale, VA USA - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 04:52:34 (EST)

Congratulations on your site! Great design and content! I will add the site to NeuroWorld in a few days. John Oro' Editor NeuroWorld
Received by Email from NeuroWorld
USA - Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 21:32:56 (EST)

An article by Katrina Woznicki gives a warning about a supplement sold to help people sleep. http://about.onhealth.com/ch1/briefs/item,76440.asp is the URL for her article, "FDA Wants Ban on Sleep Product," of Dec. 30, 1999, on About.com The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reported to want to ban a dietary supplement promoted to help athletes sleep. A Phoenix Suns athlete, Tom Gugliotta, had a seizure after taking the supplement on Dec. 17th, which contained furanone,or gamma butyrolactone [GBL]. GBL has been reported to be linked to seizures, vomiting, slow breathing and a slow heart rate. it is sold under different brand names.
Site Visitor
USA - Monday, January 03, 2000 at 10:09:16 (EST)

My teen-aged daughter has had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for two years, but just recently experienced a new problem with her sleep. Her sleep pattern changed and we cannot wake her up before around noon, when she wakes up by herself. It is as though she is in a coma for about eleven hours a night, but after that fairly normal. If anyone has had any similar experiences or knows where we can get more information on this specific problem, please email me. Thanks.
Alan Zundel <alanzundel@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 13:25:36 (EST)

British idiom - this one was pointed out to me by someone interested in language. "A wake-up call on 'rough sleeping': Britain sets out to drastically cut homelessness, "by Thomas K. Grose. USA today, Dec. 22, 1999, p. 7 A. Announces "an aggressive campaign" to reduce the extent of "people 'sleping rough' on British streets. This refers to chronic homelessness, where people are forced to sleep ouutdoors, in the streets, for years. The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, hopes to drastically reduce this problem with new housing and prevention initiatives.
Language & idioms lover.
U.K. - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 09:01:44 (EST)

Are you aware that the 6th World Congress on Sleep Apnea will be held in Australia-- in Sydney, Mar. 12-15, 2000. "The year 2000 is the twentieth anniversary of the first experiments using nasal CPAP to treat obstructive apnea which were carried out in 1980 at the University of Sydney." The President's invitation to the Congress notes, "Throughout the Congress there will be a series of sessions on the Paediatric aspects of sleep and breathing," and discusses other aspects of the conference. Go to this URL: . . . http://www.med.usyd.edu.au/respmed/conf/ to learn more about the Apnea program.
From the NAPS email alert. <esutterl@erols.com>
USA - Monday, December 20, 1999 at 21:16:42 (EST)

Hey, I love your site. Ironically enough, I you all had lots of sleep deprivation in the construction of this site too ;-)
Philip Dhingra <philip@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 02:03:36 (EST)

A Dec. 1999 article at the Dr.Koop.com site gives tips for dealing with Insomnia. You can find, "Struggling With Insomnia? Say Goodbye to Sleepless Nights," by Michael A. Petti, M.D., at the URL: http://drkoop.com/wellness/petti_tips/ Several of the ideas are the same as on your site's insomnia page and as the tips for shiftworkers' sleep habits.
Visitor
VA USA - Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 14:58:04 (EST)

Go TJ!!! Wonderful Site-- Congrats on the award from thinkquest-- I tried it a few years ago & we gave up pretty quick-- so congrats!!! I wonder why some TJ students would possibly think up such a topic as SLEEP... ;-)
ami
Fairfax County(& others), VA USA - Wednesday, December 08, 1999 at 18:33:13 (EST)

This page about Invisible Disabilities is SO true of someone with a chronic sleeping disorder as it is also true of those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. .... The person who emailed this to me appreciates firsthand the courageeous struggle necessary to deal with the comments and attitudes of other people towards people with invisible difficulties. If you have a sleeping disorder or other "invisible" disability, you might want to visit http://www.orci.com/~invisible/lookgood.htm
G.Y. emailed this to me.
NY USA - Saturday, December 04, 1999 at 16:52:06 (EST)

it is meraculaous all the simple looking yet complex to develope pictures and site i myself have tried to enter this contest but failed before i started but you my friend have done well.
amanda <yeipse@hotmail.com>
scandonavia - Monday, November 29, 1999 at 10:25:57 (EST)

Some common symptoms that occur during a narcoleptic "sleep attack." Not all narcoleptics experience all of these symptoms. Note: one may have these symptoms without having narcolepsy: cataplexy (70%) - sudden muscle weakness, hallucinations (50-70%) - strange and often scary visions at onset of sleep, sleep paralysis (40-65%) - the mind remains conscious, but the body cannot move . . . (from Narcolepsy page on this site).
Possible Answer On Narcolepsy page
Ca USA - Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 01:49:14 (EST)

I have periodic episodes of being awake, but not really awake. Trying to scream for help , thinking I am screaming but nothing comes out. My limbs feel paralyzed, and I feel like I am dying. Is this night terrors? I ave read accounts and it does not sound the same. Any comments would be appreciated.thanks!
Deborah Benarosh <borah2008@aol.com>
Phila, PA USA - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 08:27:52 (EST)

Sehr informative und gute Seite. Schade, dass es auf Deutsch nicht richtig funktioniert.... cu
Kate <kathrin.kaufmann@bluemail.ch>
SCHWEIZ - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 07:03:48 (EST)

Congratulations on winning a Silver Award and scholarship at the ThinkQuest 1999 Awards Weekend!
a guest
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 03:40:00 (EST)

It is a great ThinkQuest 1999 Conference here. But it is hard to get enough sleep with so much going on!
ThinkQuest visitor
CA USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 17:56:26 (EST)

We did a crossword puzzle. We got 100%. I slept 12 hours without anyone waking me up. We are not tired now; we have energy. We have baseball sheets and wrestling sheets.
Nathan ISAAC
NIGERIA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 15:39:37 (EST)

Hi ragazzi, comment allez vous? Bravi, ben fatto questo lavoro sul sonno..zzzzz saluti Donatella. Che cosa e' "sleep deprivation" esattamente???
donatella rogers <twrogers@home.com>
greenwich, ct USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 15:01:00 (EST)

I'm visiting your site in the "Generator," the room at the ThinkQuest event showing all of the different sites. This is a really fun event. GOOD LUCK!
Generator Visitor
USA - Friday, November 19, 1999 at 20:54:38 (EST)

Dear Ms. Leyba: The following link(s) may give you some more information about Central Sleep Apnea. The increase of apneas while sleeping on his back does not necessarily rule out Central Sleep Apnea. "These apneas follow abrupt increases in breathing and reductions in arterial CO2, suggesting that they arise from hyperventilation." - http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4752/page46.html "Patients with obstructive and central apnea should avoid central nervous system depressants" - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/patients/disorder/sleep/sleep.htm#treatment "Mixed Apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep apnea combined. Not only does the sufferer have an obstruction in the airway, but also a neurological dysfunction as well." - http://members.aol.com/blackcover/faq.html
Emilie Sutterlin <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 04:58:24 (EST)

Dear Dr. F. and other visitors interested in Feng shui, Thanks for your book reference about the use of feng shui to find the best way to arrange the bedroom for good influences for sleeping. Here is some other information we found. Source: www.sleepbest.com/links-e.htm www.sleepbest.com/links.htm www.sleepbest.com/bedroom/feng-shui4-e.htm www.sleepbest.com/bedroom/feng-shui4.htm www.sleepbest.com/bedroom/reference-e.htm www.sleepbest.com/bedroom/reference.htm These were emailed with permission to link to them on 16 and 17 November 1999. Some of the feng shui principles address the positioning of the bed in the room can affect the individual's well-being. Some promote sleep; others learning or love. For example, the direction of the bed towards the east is said to help promote peaceful sleep. Also, it is suggested that the bed not be in a corner of facing the direction of the door. As Dr. F. noted, it shouldn't face a mirror. If you are interested in further reading, please try one of these sites or the book mentioned by Dr. F. Thank you.
Emilie S. <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 01:31:09 (EST)

A primary care physician who is also interested in alternative medicine sent me this email. "I find this a well thought-out and organized site. Congratulations . . . I was surprised you did not mention Feng Shui and sleep (or did I miss it?) You and I spoke about this one day; mirrors and TVs in bedroom activate the chi...? Dr. F. later wrote to send us the reference to a feng shui book which he had mentioned to me verbally, "The Western Guide to Feng Shui," by Terah K. Collins, Carlsbad, CA. Hay House, Inc., c.1996, where he found on p. 159, "There are several places where mirrors are not advisable...Mirrors that face a bed can be unnerving, especially to people who get up during the night...mirrors stimulate and circulate Ch'i and can bring too much "awake" energy into a bedroom." I also have her audio tapes, where I first heard her comments specifically on insomnia. The tape series is same title, with subtitle "Creating Balance, Harmony and Prosperity in Your Environment," tape #5." Good luck in L.A. Comments Received by team in two emails. Sept. 19 and Nov. 17, 1999.
Dr. F., M.D.
Annandale, +VA USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 01:19:30 (EST)

Congratulations on your project. I'm giving your web address to a friend who has sleep problems. Good luck in LA!
N. N.
Washington , DC USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 15:26:37 (EST)

I have had CFS now for 6 months and recently I have been having insomnia. I found your site fun and informative and I hope your tips will help me get the sleep that I desperately need! Oh, and that little moon is really cute! :)
Laura Doyle <LittleL588@aol.com>
Lanham, MD USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 01:24:50 (EST)

Sleep customs and lullabies of children in Thailand can be discovered at the website of . . . http://www.siamweb.org/thailand/children/index.html . . . where you find Tales from Thai Childhood, (Rouam Rueang Yao... Lao Soo Gun) a Thai book published in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Bangkok, Thailand, in 1982, by Johnson and Johnson Co.Ltd (Thailand), and now available on the web in both Thai and English. Those who created the website of stories of Thai lullabies and children's tales associated with sleep wrote to us permission in an email 16 Nov. 1999 to encourage us to create many links to their websites. The childhood sleep custom of which they write in this book begins as follows (visit the site for all the chapters and for slow bandwith audio of the actual lullabies. They say they will be moving the site for better audio quality in the future . . .) ... "Formerly, Thai people did not put a newborn child in beautiful painted crib the way we do nowadays. Parents often put it on a Maw which would keep it warm, as if it was in the womb. When the baby grew a little older, slept on Maw with his parents at night; during the day he was put in a hammock. As Thailand has a hot climate, rocking the hammock to and fro would make the baby happy and comfortable. After feeding the infant, the mother would put him into the hammock, cradling and singing him to sleep. The sweet, rhythmical melody of the lullaby was so soporific that even the singer and neighboring people would frequently doze off. ........Most lullabies are poetic and enchanting, with varying subjects, from maternal love to humorous anecdotes. They reflected nature, country life-style, and the ordinary happenings of the time. ........Singing a baby to sleep -- either by holding it or by rocking the hammock -- is an indication of strong family tie and love, given to a child by his mother. The child would feel warm and secure; he would sleep with the feeling that he had someone who was caring close at hand, and, accordingly, would sleep soundly."
Received by email from zzz, visitor whose site is in both Thai and English <zzz@sleepbest.com>
Thailand - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 00:07:00 (EST)

English as a Second Language, ESL, crossword puzzles prove helpful to those learning English language. The Internet TESL Journal,* * A monthly web journal for teachers of English as a Second Language * *, is found at. * http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/ and their email is iteslj@ge.aitech.ac.jp Now listed on the page for ESL- Games --Crossword Puzzles, at http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/ links/ESL/Games/Crossword_Puzzles/p2.html our eight Sleep from A to Zzz English as a Second Language Crossword Puzzles were first added Oct. 12th to the "New Submissions" page until the next update of the main list. Newer ESL puzzle additions are found at: http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/links/new.htm - Maintained by The Internet TESL Journal page at http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/s/ can be found Activities for ESL Students
E. Sutterlin <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 22:23:12 (EST)

Congratulations on being finalists!:) Well done:)
Jackie <calais@iwmail.com>
Australia - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 07:49:37 (EST)

Someone told me that the best site they'd seen for Narcolepsy links was Florence Cardinal's - About.com Guide to: Sleep Disorders, which is found at . . . http://sleepdisorders.about.com/health/diseases/sleepdisorders/msubnarcolepsy.htm
E.D.
VA USA - Monday, November 15, 1999 at 21:04:08 (EST)

Emilie, you have done a great job on this site, packed with a lot of useful and interesting information! Congratulations on being a finalist!
Suzanne
MN USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 19:06:21 (EST)

Hi! My son recently underwent a sleep study and at the age of 16 has been diagnosed with sleep apnea. The people who performed the study referred to them as hypopneas and weren't sure as to the cause of his periods of apnea. You mentioned that the CNS can cause apneas. I know this is rare, but since he doesn't snore or gasp for air while he is sleeping I am wondering if this isn't the source of his problem. He does have the most apneas while sleeping on his back as opposed to his side however, which I assume suggests obstruction. How can a doctor tell which type of sleep apnea a person has and what is the difference in treatment? Take care and by the way...nice site!
Lori Leyba <lleyba@hotmail.com>
Denver, CO USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 16:06:53 (EST)

I like the graphic design of your website. There is an awful lot to read, I bet I better go to bed.
Ueli Gysel <gysel@sipo.gess.ethz.ch>
Zürich, Switzerland - Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 17:07:57 (EST)

Why is it that people who are drpressed often have insomnia? Are there other illnesses that are also linked to insomnia?
C.
n USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 20:50:24 (EST)

Some of your links on drowsy driving didn't seem to work. I entered the URL that I am referring to. Maybe you could correct the links? It was a good thing you had a "search" engine, but some people may not think to check there, and think the pages aren't there. "Awake at the wheel" I found at: /25553/pubdom/att2-1.html Then, I found "ZZZZZZ: how much is enough?" /25553/pubdom/att3.html which is especially good for use as a discussion starter with a teenaged audience. The last "On your mark, get set, sleep" I found at /25553/pubdom/att4.html I was glad they were actually present. One of the publications I found on your site gave these tips about goals that I could use in a MADD/SADD group. Even though their focus is on Drunk Driving, their common goal is to reduce accidents and to promote driver safety. I bet a lot more teenagers drive DROWSY than drive drunk. /25553/pubdom/att5.html is where I found these goals: "(1) That youth and those around them become more knowledgeable about the importance of adequate sleep to good health, and the consequences of sleep deprivation; (2) That youth obtain adequate sleep; (3) That drowsy driving decreases among youth, including that a) They avoid getting into a drowsy driving situation, and that b) They know what to do if faced with a drowsy driving situation." This site is very informative. Thank you three students for assembling this information.
Ted, concerned about Driver's Ed
Washington, DC USA - Saturday, November 06, 1999 at 16:56:25 (EST)

Happy Centennial to Sigmund Freud's publication of his research on Dreams in 1899. There was a series on the Canadian Discovery Channel on dreams. You can find information at: http://exn.ca/html/templates/htmlpage.cfm?ID=19991105-54 x x x There is still a lot to be learned in dreaming research. Some people think of it as just speculation, or religious belief. But there is a scientist at NIH in the U.S., Dr. Allen R. Braun, who has worked with other scientists to use PET scanning to measure blood flow, an indicator of brain activation, during REM and non-REM stages of sleep. These studies seem to show that during REM sleep, some areas of the brain were active and some were "turned off." Areas that were active included those involved in regulating arousal as well as those involved with emotion, motivation and memory formation, as well as the visual and auditory areas of the forebrain involved in processing sensory information. Interestingly enough, the part of the brain that usually deals with symbols does not seem to be on the job according to reports I've seen of this research.
Daydreamer
Columbia, MD USA - Saturday, November 06, 1999 at 16:41:28 (EST)

Narcolepsy didn't keep prospective Olympic diver Tracy Bonner from achieving a lot. But she had to fight for it. Since she was a child, people thought she should give up trying to become a competitive athlete. Tracy may compete in the World Cup diving championships. Her narcolepsy medicine was at first judged illegal by FINA, the International Amateur Swimming Federation. That ruling has since been overruled, so Tracy will try to win one of the synchronized springboard spots for the U.S. team at the 2000 Olympics. In October, Bonner had her suspension lifted by by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, after she appealed her suspension by FINA based on a positive test for the stimulant dextroamphetamine. I am using my coworker's machine for anonymity. There are at least two of us who work in this division who have narcolepsy, but we'd rather not talk about it too much at work.
Person interested in Narcolepsy
Washington , DC USA - Saturday, November 06, 1999 at 12:27:53 (EST)

Dear Emmy: I checked with Springfield Animal Hospital, VA regarding dogs and sleep apnea. A vet said that if a dog is not overweight and is not having congestion problems or hard / labored breathing during the daytime, snoring when sleeping is not a problem. If, however, the dog seems to have apnea (actually stops breathing), is overweight, or has trouble breathing during the day, then one would want to check with the vet. Thank you for your question & good luck with your dog! :-) -Emilie Sutterlin, Team 25553 Leader
Emilie Sutterlin <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 21:24:40 (EST)

Nice graphics and layout.
SR
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 14:17:08 (EST)

Dear Lauren: Thank you for your question about rodents & their sleep cycles. Yes, many rodents, including most hamsters, rats, mice, porcupines, wombats, etc. are nocturnal! "Discovering rats and mice," by Jill Bailey.( N.Y., Bookwright Press, 1987, p. 14) discusses how rats and mice "usually come out to feed at night. Nocturnal rats and mice have big eyes for seeing in dim light." However, not all rodents are nocturnal. Even beavers, who "are primarily nocturnal,. . sometimes begin work in the afternoon." in Nowak, Ronald M. Walker's Mammals of the World, (Baltimore, Johns Hopkins U., c.1991, 1964, p 636). Grey squirrels you and I could see playing in the backyards of Virginia are diurnal, awake in the daytime. The South American degus is a diurnal rodent. Source: Lee, Theresa. Univ. of Michigan's Reproductive Sciences program. http://www.umich.edu/~rspwww/lee.html (URLs as of 11/2/99) Source for previous response to guestbook question about where nocturnal animals sleep: Fraser, Mary Ann. Where are the Night Animals?. New York: Harper CollinsPublishers, 1999. P. 30-31. Emilie, Team leader, TQ 25553
Emilie <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 19:30:13 (EST)

i think many rodents are nocturnal..when i was little i had a hamster that slept during the day and was active at night, i asked my parents why, they said rodents were nocturnal..that would explain why mice are most often found in homes at night (i read that somewhere) anyways if you could check to see whether i'm right that'd be great..i love your site i go to TJ too!! i got your site on the tj site (yes i am a computer dork heehee) luv lauren
lauren
mclean, va USA - Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 23:08:40 (EST)

Good site! I like the pictures & design. I often hear my dog snoring loudly. Do dogs have sleep apnea? If so, how is it treated? I hope my dog's health is not in danger. Please post the answer if you can find it! -Thank you!
Emmy R.
USA - Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 15:26:18 (EST)

Dear T.C. and other visitors interested in nocturnal animals: Test Most nocturnal animals adapt to sleep while it is light out by finding a dark and quiet place where they will not be disturbed. Underground dens, hollow logs or trees, under rocks or crevices, or in caves are a few common places sought out by nocturnal animals. The Harvest mouse weaves a solid nest made up of hard, dry grass. This nest is in the shape of a ball, and is usually located among short plants. Because the entrance / exit hole on the bottom, not much light is allowed in the nest to disturb the peaceful sleeper.
Emilie Sutterlin, Team 25553 <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 17:29:10 (EDT)

Awesome site. How did you learn all this in high school?
GMU student
Fairfax, VA USA - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 14:08:08 (EDT)

When my friend tried to add to this guestbook a few minutes ago it gave an error message, so this is a test, since I see one entry at least since then.
testing
DC USA - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 12:05:05 (EDT)

At least in most parts of the USA this weekend we all get an extra hour (to sleep!) as we set our clocks back from Daylight Savings Time to "Standard Time".
MS
Fairfax, VA USA - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 11:43:59 (EDT)

Great site...I'm jealous. Congrats being a finalist.
Keirian
USA - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 11:57:52 (EDT)

Someone just used printouts from your site to show us various ways of navigation, asking us to consider which were more or less helpful. Our team is trying to design a web site for our office. It is fascinating to see the variety of web pages out there. You students are way ahead of the rest of us when it comes to organizing and displaying a wealth of useful information. Congratulations.
Mickey S.
DC USA - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 14:49:17 (EDT)

I like your web site design. Very attractive and easy to use.
A.P.
DC USA - Monday, October 25, 1999 at 12:57:34 (EDT)

I am a sleep technician and web developer who has been impressed by how thorough and consice as well as informative your a-z site is, I learned a few good tips, in the future I will try and contribute some information, Congradulations on your effort,Good luck!!
Daniel Vasco <jbond35038@aol.com>
New Rochelle, NY USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 19:49:20 (EDT)

Great topic, great site... It seems like every day I see an article or hear a news story that is somehow related to sleep problems or sleep research. Today's USA Today on the bottom of the front page, for example, reports on a study in "The Lancet" which suggests that the sleep loss can result in premature aging, and promote serious illness. The study's specific results include changes in glucose tolerance and cortisol release patterns, among other things. The measured changes due to sleep loss could directly influence things like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
Mark
Arlington, VA USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 11:24:17 (EDT)

I've just finished participating in a training class on finding government documents on the web. I noticed earlier, On your links page, You were correct that the Sleep IQ test available in the public domain had moved web addresses. I just found the new link, and thought you might be interested. I like being able to print it right from the web to pass out for starting discussion groups on sleep. The URL is: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/sleep_iq.htm
Personnel Counselor
Washington, DC USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 11:00:10 (EDT)

This is my second time to look at your website. I find the design very helpful, since you have different ways to navigate around the site. I noticed that even when I got an error message for a missing page, I could get to the topic by a link within the text or by choosing a tab instead of a next page arrow. If I still couldn't figure it out I tried the "search" and then found some pages I hadn't even seen in that section before. Your use of colors and photos make your site pleasant to look at. I was surprised to see how much research and information you had worked into this one site. Keep up the good work, and good luck in the contest.
Vee
Washington, DC USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 10:48:53 (EDT)

I learned a lot from your site about Narcolepsy. I hadn't realize before how different it was from excessive daytime sleepiness. Last night. at the Kennedy Center, I saw the Dirt makers,a play which vividly portrayed a middle-aged narcoleptic whose confused aged mother comes to live with him. It taught about sleep paralysis and hallucinations and cataplexy--some of the same things which you have described in your web page on narcolepsy. Ed Conroy, the lead character, goes through sleep paralysis, in which his body appears to be sleeping but he can actually hear everything going on around him yet cannot respond or move, as well as an experience of collapsing suddenly while dancing. In a different episode, Ed hallucinates about a fearful incident from his childhood, and steps out of character briefly to warn the audience that it is best to try to think pleasant, happy thoughts, when one experiences an attack of narcolepsy. The playwright,Edward Mannix, received a Playwright Discovery Award from VSA {who sponsors a contest for playwrights with disabilities). More information about the Oct. 18, 1999, play, put on in the Theater Lab of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. could be found at http://www.vsarts.org/programs/pdp/19991018.html FYI - The VSA arts contest might be of interest to others who wish to write a play about their sleep disorder's impact on their life.
Edith, with link to return to this Site's intro page.
Annandale, VA USA - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 22:45:20 (EDT)

Hu.... awsome design ! i didn't have time to read all that but looks very cool ! Cu in LA, Michael from Team 26026
Michael Mülly <michael@muelly.ch>
Switzerland - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 14:51:21 (EDT)

I had the opportunity to interview two members of this team for an article for our sleep technology publication. I must admit that these are extremely dedicated and highly talented individuals. How refreshing to see young people interested in our growing field. Hat's off! Emilie has been invited to be a guest author for our international quarterly publiation, and I am looking forward to working with her again. Thanks for your hard work. Keep the "MoonFire" Burning! Be well, Theresa
Theresa Shumard, Communications Director, Assn. of Polysomnographic Technologists <CircadianRhythm@msn.com>
Mohnton, PA USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 00:50:33 (EDT)

Mr. Levit (see Below) was kind enough to grant us permission to use his polar bear image. To see a very artistic website with attractive design created by this professional photographer, you will want to visit his site. It is at: http://www.pangea.ca/images/ Here is his description: << This site will introduce you to the photographic works of Keith Levit. Keith has been creatively pursuing his concept of merging photography and art in both the black & white and colour mediums for twenty years.>>
Emilie S. <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 08:33:50 (EDT)

Em was my partner last year and i am so happy for her!!
Steve Kessler <nftyteen@aol.com>
Van nuys , CA USA - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 01:57:36 (EDT)

excellent work
Keith Levit <images@total.net>
Winnipeg, Mb Canada - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 22:37:49 (EDT)

Well, congrats on making finalist! Your site is both informative and VERY well executed. Professional to the extreme. Good luck in the next round!
Leo S. Wolpert, Esq. <lwolpert@tjhsst.edu>
Fairfax, VA USA - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 11:47:08 (EDT)

Congratulations on making finals for this informative site :-)
Ali Kira <ali_kira@earthling.net>
Canada - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 22:05:59 (EDT)

I found the fact that 53% of women reported insomnina -fascinating! I think developing that study of the biological reasons would be a wonderful idea. Also, I wonder if they've done studies correlating pregnancy and sleep-necessity. (I'm sure studies have been done) I just think it would be interesting to use statistics about that area then in pre-natal care. Who knows, maybe it would make happier, healthier new-born babies!
Kathleen <springtwig@juno.com>
Mesa, Az USA - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 17:24:04 (EDT)

i sleep not every night very well, because i work sometimes in the darkness as a cop by the motorway police in germany.
Hilmar Veit <geckoo@gmx.de>
Gladbeck, Germany - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 17:14:47 (EDT)

I love your page! This is a very informative and well-planned site! I have always found the subject of sleep (and lack thereof :-)) to be fascinating. I often find myself with insomnia at night. I usually take 30 min-1 hour to get to bed at night, sometimes longer. But, I have no trouble sleeping in the morning, in fact I often have trouble waking in the morning. And I have often noticed a correlation between sleep and moods of depression. I'm not quite sure whether a lack of sleep causes me to be depressed, or whether depression keeps me awake at night, and thus more tired. It is something to think about. I wish you all the best of luck!
Linda <springtwig@asu.edu>
Tempe, Az USA - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 14:03:32 (EDT)

Congratulations to you, James and your team!!! It's fascinating to read all you have included in your website! You can't imagine how proud we are of your achievements!
Roberta Centurión <rcenturi@amersol.edu.pe>
Lima, Peru, South Am. - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 14:20:22 (EDT)

This is a very impressive site; it shows a lot effort, and provides much information in a well-organized and easily understood format. Good Luck in the contest!
Jay Eversole <eversole@nrl.navy.mil>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 09:32:48 (EDT)

This is a really great page. Very nice layout and easy to read info. I also love your crosswords =)
Chris M. <avonleah@iname.com>
Vienna, VA USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 18:02:00 (EDT)

First of all the iniciative of building this page is excellent. Do you know there´s an Institute of Conscienciology and Projecciology, studing our "life" in sleep, amoung other things? Feel free to contact : www.iipc.org If you need more informations contact me. Sónia Ferreira
Sonia Ferreira <EnergySF@mail.pt>
portugal - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 14:28:41 (EDT)

Your history page is interesting. I predict that future sleep researchers will learn how to program the brain so it heals and works better during sleep, for those diseases that are linked to brain malfunctioning. Maybe they will be able to work it out so we can feel well rested and yet sleep less.
Ty P.L.
Falls Church , VA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 17:39:29 (EDT)

Do nocturnal animals have any other sleeping adaptations besides their waking echolocation and the tapetum in their eyes that you talked about in your lesson plan? I was wondering if sleeping in the light of day created a problem for them.
F.C.
Vienna, VA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 17:25:02 (EDT)

Interesting subject and a very informative page. Great Job and best luck in the contest.
Roger Vidal <rvidal@compuserve.com>
Norristown, PA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 17:24:22 (EDT)

hello team 25553. This is a super site!! There is so much to read about (oh, and great design Gerry!..I am a friend of Gerry :o). It is a pity that the computers at school aren't working since May, becasue nobody can look at your site from school.
Marco "Mac" Cortesi <mac_exd@bigfoot.com>
Lugano, TI Switzerland - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 16:56:42 (EDT)

This is a really cool page!! It is very informative. Sleeping is one of my favorite hobbies, and I can honestly say from personal experience that you can never have too much sleep!!
Brian Mosqueda <brian.mosqueda@asu.edu>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 16:27:19 (EDT)

Emilie, well done! An informative and well planned site. I plan to use some of the lesson plans in homeschooling my eight year old daughter. All the best with the contest! Maria
Maria <chameleo@iafrica.com>
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 07:57:45 (EDT)

What a wonderfully comprehensive and organized site. I am getting a packet together for my 8th grade son's teachers and counselors, informing them of his fibromyalgia and how it impacts his life. I will include several pages from your research. Way to go Emilie and friends !!!!
Beverly Darby <Sunniemom@AOL.com>
Elmer, NJ USA - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 00:48:28 (EDT)

To all of you: GREAT SITE!! I learned a bunch in spite of having to learn much previously due to my daughter's Fibromyalgia. She has best learned to control her sleep difficulties with a regular bedtime, herbals and some Benedryl. She caps it off with an audio tape called "Ocean and Ivory" which helps soothe her to sleep. I'll be back!!
Cindy
Raleigh, NC USA - Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 21:38:38 (EDT)

This is a great site! Very informative. Nice job!
Caroline Moss <cmm3b@virginia.edu>
Charlottesville, Va USA - Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 20:25:44 (EDT)

Very nice site! It's well-structured and pleasing to look at, as well as informative. Your layout is intuitive and allows for quick navigation. It would certainly be nice to have school start later, being a "night person." I can't stand dragging myself out of bed to go to school every morning, but it would be much more tolerable a few hours later!
Michael Coblenz <mcoblenz@aol.com>
Springfield, VA USA - Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 16:53:53 (EDT)

This is an interesting summary of the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research. /25553/english/study/research/nation.shtml gives a quick introduction to how the government is working to promote public health and safety in this area.
L.C.
Washington, DC USA - Friday, October 08, 1999 at 12:11:07 (EDT)

Very interesting and well structured site, good luck on the contest.
Luis Palomino <luisfpm@pol.com.pe>
Lima, PE PERU - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 20:55:52 (EDT)

Your history section was interesting. I didn't realize the study of sleep, the research is so new, with most of it in this century. I wonder what we will learn in the next hundred years, especially about dreams. I will come back later to look at your hibernation section, which also interests me. Sometime in the last week there was an article in the Journal about "Bears don't lose much muscle during hibernation." I think it would be great to learn how to use up fat first before losing muscle, especially for people who can't exercise as much. The article talked about research in Wyoming showing that humans can lose 1 percent of muscle strength a day when they have to stay in bed and not exercise for some reason, but bears only lose 25 percent of their muscle in 120 days, a much slower rate. I hope in the next century we can learn a lot about sleep and health in animals that will help us help people as well.
Mrs. Mark
Falls Church, VA USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 17:32:10 (EDT)

I agree that with the idea of reading to children before bedtime. My favorites are old books, but the stories are good for all times. Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown. The Runaway Bunny, also by Ms. Brown. Young Children like stories that are rhythmic, and repetitious. Sometimes my daughter will look at the pictures with me when I read to her. At other times, when she is trying to go to sleep, I read to her while she just listens. The soothing sounds of poetry are often nice then, or the reassurance of the Psalms from the Bible. I hope this practice of reading to my daughter before she goes to sleep will help her to learn to love reading as I do, for her whole life.
A.T.P.
Springfield, VA USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 13:23:17 (EDT)

Hi Emilie, Here's some interesting research on periodic breathing, sleep and fibromyalgia which may also have consequences for people with CFS: http://listserv.nodak.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind9909D&L=co-cure&P=R682
Margaret Bailey <auntiem@nac.net>
USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 11:10:55 (EDT)

"Congratulations to you, Emilie, and to the other members of your ThinkQuest team on your unusual and significant entry this year: 1) For the unusual idea of working together as an international Team, daring to tackle communication in several languages and varied cultural backgrounds. 2) For your selection of a subject which may sound simple, but which is undoubtedly of benefit to many people, from students of all ages (or back even farther --through their parents -- - to some infants who are plagued with sleep problems) on through the adult years when multiple pressures cause wakeful nights, and 3) For your thorough and scholarly pursuit of a variety of relevant materials and testimonies, and 4) For your inclusion of activities that will be enjoyable and helpful to all ages." Received by email, written at 3:30 p.m. in Aurora CO, 6 Oct. 1999
Ruth Sutterlin
Aurora , CO USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 09:45:44 (EDT)

"Emilie, you and your international research team have some positive and practical information that can provide help for some persons with problems. Your contribution is a challenge to persons to work with you." -- We "learned why the previous comment [that we tried to put into the guestbook] did not get through. After spending some time at the [Aurora, CO, public] library and trying to send a comment, we learned from the librarian that no messages can be sent from their computers. So, is it possible for us to send you our two messages and you send them in for us?" -received by email, 6 Oct. 18:33 EDT
Bill Sutterlin <w.sutterlin@juno.com>
Aurora, CO USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 09:39:30 (EDT)

"Let no one wake a person brusquely for it is a matter difficult of cure if the soul find not its way back to them." The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad "Even sleepers are workers and collaborators in what goes on in the universe." Heraclitus Sleep/Wake Transitional Disorder with "Awakening Sounds c" as a Solution by Alan Crane Sleep Inertia or Sleep Drunkenness, is one of the most over looked problems in the world today. This phenomena of waking up totally disoriented is a common occurrence we all experience, and yet, very little if any research has been done on the subject. Over the last ten years I have been working to solve the problem of Sleep Drunkenness with a wake-up system called "Awakening Sounds c". These are custom sound combinations that awake you from sleep using a gradual increase in the sound volume as an alternative to the alarm clock. If you are intested in creating this simple but powerful sound awakening system on your own, you can contact me a alancran@sleepmail.org Sweet Dreams To One And All! Yours Truly, Alan P.S. Here's to the team...you're done a fantasic job! Best Wishes and Good Luck!
Alan Crane <alancran@sleepmail.org>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 02:03:02 (EDT)

What a wonderful site, you did a terrific job.
Kim <TAVKM@aol.com>
Glenn Dale, MD USA - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 16:26:51 (EDT)

Great job!!! Good luck in the contest.
Bianca Pina <bpina@cccis.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 14:07:07 (EDT)

http://catalog.loc.gov is a way to get to the U.S. Library of Congress catalog if people want to search for books on the subject of sleep.
LC librarian
DC USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 12:37:49 (EDT)

Sign on a computer in our office: "I wasn't sleeping! I was meditating on our mission plan and envisioning a new paradigm!"
TPAIO
DC USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 10:52:00 (EDT)

I like the nocturnal crossword puzzles. Could you consider adding some puzzles specific to Hibernation, to use with that lesson? Thank you.
K.A.
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 09:52:28 (EDT)

Fairfax County, VA, is currently debating school starting times based on information about teen sleep needs. It is an election issue this year.
Fairfax visitor
va USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 09:35:27 (EDT)

Emilie...very interesting website. I especially found the information on animals very informative. I only got to go through it very quickly, but I do plan on coming back to see more of the areas I only got to glance at. Valerie will be coming on later also to take a look. Good luck
Josh <jvtm1999@gateway.net>
Manassas, VA USA - Sunday, October 03, 1999 at 20:37:56 (EDT)

Dear James, We are very interested in the information you have provided about sleep for different ages. We are noticing that we as older adults still need quite a bit of sleep and it is best when we have been physically active about four or five hours before bedtime. We have also noticed that a routine bedtime helps to sleep better, even a little nap of thirty minutes can mean sleeping better at night. To clear the mind, a routine of relaxation can help so that a deep sleep is acquired soon after lying down. Because energizing ourselves so important, we thank you for giving us so much information and helping those who need to overcome sleep problems, I am sure you are helping many people to think about we can do to improve our sleep. Dianne
Dianne Reategui <reateg@amauta.rcp.net.pe>
Lima, , Peru - Sunday, October 03, 1999 at 20:22:06 (EDT)

I am an old guy with CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Here is my Haiku to share how it feels: Rest hides from my sleep in my dreams I search for it and wake up tired
Al the Sleepy Dragon <TubeGarden@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Saturday, October 02, 1999 at 10:11:05 (EDT)

Back again :-) Gerry, James, you may not realize how EXTREMELY valuable this site is. As a member of a support group for parents whose children have CFS and an email listserv for parents whose children have fibromyalgia, we get asked frequently for information for New people. These people have a hard time finding links for children with cfs or fm or for Sleep problems and Chronic Fatigue (and Immune dysfunction syndrome) and Fibromyalgia. It is SO helpful to be able to refer them to your site for the descriptions of cfs/fm and sleep and for info on sleep disorders, as well as to the page on teens and sleep/circadian rhythms. This is not just a "contest project," but a truly valuable resource for parents and children (and people in general) with a NEED to KNOW. Thank you for all of your work and cooperation that made this site possible. I hope you will continue to keep up the links and corrections after the contest is over.
Emilie's Mom
VA USA - Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 06:56:55 (EDT)

James, Thanks for all this info. The reaerch on HS students starting later than ES kids is quite intriguing - especially since we tend to do just the opposite in many schools. I have also read about HS that do their "after school"activites before school and then have their school day. This may be a solution to someof the issues you have mentioned. Often decsuons are driven by bus routes and other non educational factors. It is an interesting field of study - We should watch developments in this area. Great job with the web site. I have bookmarked it.
David Randall <drandall@amersol.edu.pe>
Lima, Peru - Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 18:06:26 (EDT)

Em- You did a great job! I loved the graphics and the really bright colors. I'll have to come back soon to read through the site since I have to get some sleep. Judy
Judy Kessler <bzmomx2@aol.com>
Valley Glen, CA USA - Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 02:26:33 (EDT)

Emilie--I've enjoyed spending some more time on your website. I also worked on some of the Bible crossword puzzles. Sorry you couldn't find my first addition to the guest book; I wrote on Aug. 19, as "B.D., CA, USA." You've got a great site and done a great job. Congratulations.
Barb
Claremont, CA USA - Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 01:49:08 (EDT)

Awesome site Emilie! I agree that High Schools should start later. All teens I know have a terrible time waking up in the morning to start class at 7:20am. The crosswords are cool and informative. I'll enjoy exploring the rest of your site soon. Sure hope you win! You deserve to! Mrs. Foster
Maura E. Foster <rjf4612@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 20:10:32 (EDT)

I found your sleep lab description helpful, as I may need to do one of those lab tests. I looked at your page with the Doctor too, but will have to come back to read more later, as I'm on a quick work break now.
Anon.
DC USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 16:40:10 (EDT)

Great Site! Congratulations on a job well done!
Carol Martin <Tunerlady@aol.com>
Albany, NY USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 12:10:10 (EDT)

Hey I really like your page!!! Especially the graphics... Tell me is that done in Photoshop or in another prog? Hope you guys make it to the finals! Good Luck
Bert Ji <bert_j@eudoramail.com>
Lima, - Peru - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 11:03:59 (EDT)

Neat side and informative. I checked out the table for different ages and hahahaha. 9.5 hours of sleep for teenagers?! Are you kidding me? I barely get 8. I get like seven hours of sleep cause of school.
William <goten2001@hotmail.com>
San Diego, USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 01:59:52 (EDT)

Buena James! Very good site... hope u do fine... its a pretty neat site with good info... i especially like your sleeping photo~ Luck
Juan Cha <01jcha@amersol.edu.pe>
Lima, - Peru - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 20:32:58 (EDT)

http://204.255.5.29/youth/articles/medical/sleep.htm Sleep Disorders is an article by Charles W. Lapp, MD. Originally published in Youth Allied By CFIDS, Summer 1996.
Liz <thehillsofva@earthlink.net>
Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 08:49:46 (EDT)

Thanks for a great site. I may have sleep apnea and I learned that I better get it checked.
Michael Switzer <switzer@switzer.com>
Studio City, Ca USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 23:47:25 (EDT)

Wonderful site!! Incredible amount of information. My daughter has chronic fatigue syndrome and suffers from insomnia. I also have CFS and could sleep all day. I think it would be worse to have insomnia. We have to keep her schedule pretty routine so she doesn't over do, because if she does, she really pays by not being able to sleep well for a few days.
Liz Hill <thehillsofva@earthlink.net>
Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 23:32:07 (EDT)

I would like to congratulate you all on a job well done. James I am really impressed and I wish you the best of luck as you enter the finals round. You deserve to win! Congratulations again!
Nicole Veltze <veltze@yahoo.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 22:19:39 (EDT)

Well done Emilie you have done a great job,all the best for the contest.
Moya Swadling <moya @acay.com.au>
USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 20:05:01 (EDT)

Wow! Neat page, Emilie. I love the crossword puzzles. Good luck in the contest! See you on Monday.
Jory <jhmikel@aol.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 19:45:32 (EDT)

You have done an excellent job in designing your site and filling it with detailed information on sleep. As a sleep disorders professional I applaud your efforts to educate the public on a most important topic. Sleep disorders are becoming more and more talked about in the news as they are so common. People in the united states tend to be sleep deprived in general due to their work and social schedules. Teenagers tend to be even more sleep deprived. They stay up late and have to get up too early to go to school (does this sound familiar). There are some areas where schools have begun experimenting with starting classes later in the morning to help improve the qaulity of education as sleepy teenager does not learn very well. So far, these experimental school times have payed off in better academic performance and improved alertness by their students. While it is easy to tell somone what to do to get more sleep it is up to the individual to actually follow your advice. Anything that can be done to promote sleep awareness in the teenager and others can go a long way in improving their overall quality of life. Keep up the good work. Tim Fultz, RRT, RPSGT Director Roper Sleep/Wake Disorders Center Charleston, SC
Tim Fultz <timfultz@hotmail.com>
Charleston, SC USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 18:28:57 (EDT)

This is a great site I like it that you have it on 4 different languages it is people like you who are making the internet accesible to everybody and I would like to congratulate James and his team for a job well done after all those periods of work it is finnally over, how do you feel being a semi-finalist. Congrats to all.
Guillermo Acuña <02gacuna@amersol.edu.pe>
Lima, Peru - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 18:16:54 (EDT)

Wonderful job as always Emilie. Lots of good information on a very important topic. Good luck in the contest
Michelle <cirsinn@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 17:29:13 (EDT)

Excellent site, very informative and extremely helpful. I will certainly recommend it to other parents of M.E. children and use some of the information in my work with the M.E. Association. Keep up the good work. Good luck with the contest. Heather Thomas, Parent of 2 M.E. children with very bad sleep problems. Parents' Contact for England & Wales, M.E. Association of the U.K.
Heather Thomas <heather@thomas493.freeserve.co.uk>
Sutton, Surrey, U.K. - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 13:34:14 (EDT)

I have a daughter that has CFS, EDS, and NMH thank you for this great site.
Susie Givens
Corydon, KY USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 11:45:53 (EDT)

My husband suffers from sleep apnea, and we both found your site to be helpful AND hopeful. Thanks!
Susan Goldberg <goldberg@switzer.com>
Studio City, CA USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 09:40:26 (EDT)

Excellent site, and congrats on making the semifinals! As far as the other info you asked for... I usually get about 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night, unless I have to get up early. I'm pretty much a night person, though. And should HS start later? YES! Please! :) Well, good luck in your contest, and hi Emilie!
Sarah <dcrooks@grapevine.net>
KS USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 18:04:48 (EDT)

Great site! Keep the good work, Emily.
dominic <dofori@crs.loc.gov>
Alex., VA USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 16:34:05 (EDT)

Great site appearance, with choice of tabs, arrows, lists of topics, etc. I notice some of your links don't work. Don't worry. I work in the Library of Congress with dozens of computer "experts" and not all of our web site links work either. But I'm sure you'll be correcting those when the contest is over. Good luck and congratulations on being a semifinalist.!
IRM
Washington, DC USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 14:24:23 (EDT)

When I need to sleep, I have a hard time falling asleep. I think I'm going to have to drink less coffee and caffeine. Everyone in my office seems to operate with a sleep deficit. Maybe that is why some of us get sleepy in a training class when the lights go off to use an overhead projector. I usually catch up on sleep on the weekends.
M.M.
Washington , DC USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 14:12:15 (EDT)

I work in a library. Your site was used as a demo in this training class. It looks like it would be good to come back to later. Before that, I could use a nap :-)
L.S.
MD USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 14:07:50 (EDT)

Congratulations on being a semifinalist! My training class puts me to sleep when the lights are out. Maybe I have a sleep debt?
R.L.
Washington, DC USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 13:16:29 (EDT)

Although the form is not operational, if other night shiftworkers would like to respond in our guestbook to our survey questions about working nightshifts, the non-working form with the questions printed out can be found at this "hidden" page of our Sleep site. /25553/english/interact/forums/shiftsadd.shtml
E.S. <esutterl@erols.com>
USA - Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 15:13:19 (EDT)

Hey Emily! Good Job!
Mary Beth Perkett <mep2@geneseo.edu>
USA - Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 00:00:33 (EDT)

As promised while we met at the sleep meeting in DC, here is my visit. I wish you the best, this is a great idea. Yours, Catherine Rivier
Catherine Rivier <crivier@salk.edu>
USA - Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 11:00:27 (EDT)

I wondered why our new puppy was sleeping so much and was interested to learn that the growth hormone was secreted during sleep. Thanks for such an informative site!
Julie Jensen <bumper18@home.com>
Oceanside, Ca USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 20:33:57 (EDT)

What a delightful site! Good job!
Kyle J.
IL USA - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 11:51:44 (EDT)

Nice site. I like sleep (eventhough I don't get more that 7 hrs. a night).
Jeffrey Klein
Fairfax, VA USA - Friday, September 17, 1999 at 21:15:56 (EDT)

Hi there Schade, schade: Design und Aufmachung = 1a. Rätselhaft, wie's in Sachen Sprachen (insbesondere Deutsch) und Interaktion (spartanisches Guestbook) so in die Hose gehen konnte. Ihr bricht leider nicht nur den Rekord der bisher von mir gesehenen TQ projects (und das sind ein paar Dutzend) sondern steht auch noch auf Platz 1 der 404-Liste: Soviele "File not found"s sind schlicht und einfach peinlich. Ansonsten: chapeau.
David Berger
Bolligen, Switzerland - Monday, September 13, 1999 at 13:51:45 (EDT)

Barbara Shoup, Palo Alto, CA Assistant to Dr. William Dement Webmaster of The Sleep Well Web Site Stanford sleep researchers welcome visitors for this site to also visit the SLEEP WELL http://www.stanford.edu/~dement Read "The Promise of Sleep" by Dr. William Dement [sleep researcher whose name appears in this TQ site's History section as well] Available through The Sleep Well and Amazon.com and in many bookstores. Also visit a part of the Stanford site, the Stanford Primary Care Sleep Education Project, at www.go2sleep.com That site has as an objective: "to introduce the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders into the mainstream of health care in . . . [U.S.] communities, and to make healthier sleep a possibility for everyone."
B. Shoup, by email to E.S. <bshoup1@leland.Stanford.EDU>
Palo Alto, CA USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 21:18:10 (EDT)

" Really liked the site. . . We'd love to have you link to the Wide Awake in America portion of our site, http://mavia.org/wideawake.htm Thanks." A later school starting time should reduce teen violence, as well as being better for teens' sleep needs. "One of MAVIA's goals . . . is to stimulate a national grassroots movement that would urge school districts around the country to adjust their school schedules to meet the health and safety needs of students. Some compelling reasons why MAVIA considers school schedules an important issue: Research has shown that the highest percentage of juvenile crime occurs in the afternoon hours, when children are unsupervised and out of school. . . . " [Please go to MAVIA site for more information.] http;//mavia.org/wideawake.htm "Mike", of Mothers Against Violence In America
Mike <">"mike" >
Received by Email to team. , USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 18:24:54 (EDT)

I am visiting this site from the library. I used to grind my teeth during the night. I finally grew out of it, but it occassionally comes back. I'm a French student & I tried 2 of the beginner puzzles while I was here. I needed to use the peek for only 2 of the words! :-)
Mimi
Falls Church, VA USA - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 16:06:46 (EDT)

You have all done a wonderful job on the website, it is extremely informative. Good luck!!!
Grant and Jenn <gmschneide@aol.com>
VA USA - Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 20:39:12 (EDT)

I have plenty of sleepness nights now that we have a newborn, but it's all worth it! I found out quickly that I had to sleep when I could or when she said I could.
Dawn Epperson
- Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 17:20:48 (EDT)

FYI- The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has an interesting related web page on the Brain and sleep. See: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/patients/disorder/sleep/brain-basics-sleep.htm
L.C. health bibliographer
DC USA - Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 08:46:43 (EDT)

I often have insomnia, and have apneas, but I could not get used to the c-pap machine. I have had sinus surgery, but did not find that helpful either. A warm bath before bed helps me to sleep better. By phone from P.S.D. to E.S. Sept. 1999
P.S.D.
Palo Alto, CA USA - Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 00:21:25 (EDT)

http://www.ccjmagazine.com/0399f2.htm <<<<< Cleaves, Eileen. [Senior Editor] Fighting fatigue: A battle plan for drivers and managers. << By understanding circadian rhythm and sleep loss, recognizing the signs of fatigue and using effective countermeasures, management and truck operators can work together to prevent drowsy driving. Here's how fleets can help drivers increase alertness and reaction time, and avoid collisions. Driver fatigue is recognized as a serious safety problem for today's drivers. It's also a top-priority safety issue for the trucking industry.>>>>> Read about the issue and safety tips from this online journal. c. 1999 Permission to link granted by Jim Thomas, CCJ, in 8/24/99 email., Commercial Carrier Journal, March, 1999 issue. http://www.ccjmagazine.com 201 King of Prussia Road Radnor, Pennsylvania 19089
Jim Thomas, via email to E.S.
Radnor, PA USA - Monday, September 06, 1999 at 14:05:03 (EDT)

Received in personal email to add to the guestbook.. G. Y. shared that in August the FDA approved a new medication to help with short-term insomnia. Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories' Sonata(R) (zaleplon)was approved for the short-term (c. 7-10 days) treatment ofinsomnia in adults, including aaged. It is different from previous medicines in that it can be taken as-needed, and doesn't have to be taken regularly or before bedtime without knowing if you'll have insomnia that particular night, as many others do to be effective.
G.Y., reported by E.S.
NY USA - Monday, September 06, 1999 at 09:32:26 (EDT)

I have been diagnosed with CFS/FM for almost 10 years, but before I was diagnosed, I noticed that I woke up momentarily scores of times each night, and had the "eighteen-wheeler syndrome" in the morning. I've tried various medications over time, but the only one to be consistently helpful is Klonopin. At high doses it is an anti-seizure medication, but it is used for sleep at low doses in CFS/FM. My sleep difficulties have increased over the years. About a year ago, after a sleep study, I received 4 diagnoses of sleep disorders...1)delayed onset; 2)insomnia; 3)delayed sleep phase syndrome; and 4)seasonal disorder [diagnosed by symptoms, not the sleep lab]. I definately have that circadian shift problem. I am ready to dance, vacuum the house, do laundry, pay bills, etc.---all AFTER midnight!! But do NOT ask me to wake up before noon. This makes working extremely difficult!!! I am very lucky to have found a very flexible work situation. Very nice site, thank you for putting such good information out there.
Patti P.
New Haven, CT USA - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 23:24:12 (EDT)

Thanx for all the info on sleep. Since I started college I've been staying up late every single night (to study, not to party) and I 'kinda' catch up on my sleep during the weekends. Also, having a small baby in the house can really alter your sleeping patterns! Best of luck! Sylvia
Sylvia <babywilv@zdnetmail.com>
- Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 18:38:00 (EDT)

I read about your site in Wired.com last night and was fascinated by the article. You have done a tremendous amount of quality research for your Thinkquest project. Wow! Do you consider it a sleep disorder when a person has trouble waking up in the morning? I am an audiologist and work with hearing impaired individuals. Many of my patients have trouble hearing a conventional alarm clock. There are devices available that we use that can vibrate a pillow or flash light as an alerting/awakening device. I know people who are not hearing impaired who have trouble waking to an alarm clock that use these devices also. You may want to alert your readers that these devices do exist and can be obtained through their local audiologist.
Tomi Thibodeaux
Bentonville, VA USA - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 14:59:43 (EDT)

Interesting site to look at (I'll have to come back and browse some more), especially as I haven't experienced any sleep difficulties(insomnia, difficulty getting up early, etc.), so I don't know what it feels like. Because of my childhood in Africa, where lack of electricity meant that everything started at the crack of dawn to use as much daylight as possible, I got in the habit of always waking up at 6:00. When I came to the States for college, I had a very hard time with all these people who stayed up late talking, felt like I was missing out but just couldn't handle staying up so late. I ended up shifting my sleep time (normally from 10pm-6am) by one hour, going to bed at 11 and getting up at 7 am. I was one of those who signed up for all the 8 am classes -- I am definitely a morning person and the classes weren't too full! I can't imagine how much work went into researching and designing all this -- congratulations on the work.
Ruthy
Houston, TX USA - Friday, September 03, 1999 at 22:49:19 (EDT)

Best of success in your contest!!
B Slack <bslack3@excite.com>
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 14:49:54 (EDT)

A visitor asked us about Pregnancy & sleep. NOTE: Every woman should consult her doctor(s) about her individual prenatal care. The following are generalizations from several sources and research studies, not individual recommendations, which vary. Summary: REST & Sleep -- Left side --- Elevate Legs-- Exercise & Good posture during Day -- Warm bath & relaxation -- Referencces -- CONSULT Doctor! Sleep and Rest are both important throughout pregnancy. Practicing good posture during the day will help, but Back pains still often occur from the baby pressing on the nerves along the backbone. One suggestion to relieve this may be to sleep on a firm mattress. As for sleeping position, it is recommended to lay on your left side with a pillow between your legs. This is usually preferred to lying on your back which could be less comfortable or possibly lead to "supine hypotension syndrome." Symptoms include feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and sweaty. Because the liver is on your right, sleeping on your left side is preferred. However, some say the left may only make a difference in the third trimester unless you are carrying twins or have certain medical conditions. You may want to elevate your legs and feet on another pillow , particularly if you have swelling. Leg cramps may be reduced by prescribed exercises during the day and stretching before bed. For sleeping problems in general, some have suggested a warm bath and use of a heating pad. Some say to drink milk right before bedtime ( if you are not lactose-intolerant or have dairy sensitivity). No Sleeping pills -- as they are a potential harm to your developing baby. Please review any suggestions here, in books, or on web sites with your doctor. Our sources of information for this response include: a Prenatal manual by the Residents and Staff Physicians of Mercy Family Medicine Center, St. Louis, MO, athttp://www.mercy-fammed.com/prenatal.htm (This is given as a reference, not an official link); and a NAPS alert reference from a subscription at www.websciences.org to: "Alterations in sleep during pregnancy and postpartum: a review of 30 years of research," Sleep Medicine reviews, 1998, v. 2 (4) , p. 231-242. and an article at "Sleeping Positions While Pregnant (Why is sleeping on the left side so often recommended?)" By Bryan S. Jick M.D. which we found athttp://www.parenthoodweb.com/articles/phw560.htm (This is given as a reference, not an official link).
Emilie Sutterlin <esutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 10:10:31 (EDT)

What a wonderful job in design. I have been part of the development of web-based courses through a local community college. You site is quite impressive. Looks like you have a bright future ahead of you! Good luck!
Linda Delcambre <pgcajuns@aol.com>
Pacific Grove, ca USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 01:34:08 (EDT)

Excellent job on the web site. We enjoyed doing some of the crosswords. The best thing that my wife and I have found to put us to sleep is a nice, long, boring old movie with the TV set to go off by itself about 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour after we turn it on!
Doug Brown <cootis@aol.com>
Clearwater, fl USA - Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 21:41:08 (EDT)

As a medical student and future doctor, I found this site extremely interesting, and easy to comprehend for all ages. There is no doubt that a lot of effort was put into it. Congratulations on a wonderful project!!
Sylvia-Marie <sylvmarie@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 21:45:28 (EDT)

Excellent job on your web page! It gave me a chance to learn several things I had no clue about before. I also think it is wonderful that you have it in several languages so that people all over the world can have an equal access to this kind of info. Best of luck on your competition and keep up the good work!
S.M.McCracken <mccrackens@ciudad.com.ar>
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 21:40:21 (EDT)

Wow, lots of information, well planned and layed out. Wonderful job
Jeffrey Hays <jhays@co.pinellas.fl.us>
Largo, FL USA - Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 07:31:55 (EDT)

[Comment received from Lynn particularly referring to the CFS/FM page under Sleep Disorders] - -Thank you so much for spending your precious time/energy/coherent awareness on making this web-site.If we could all belong to JUST 1 organization [yes...I do have FMS/CFIDS/MPS], wouldn`t it be great to all finally "Be together"! No one can comprehend the complexity and frustration of pain,fatigue,soreness,and illnesses we catch ---every time we get rid of one,here comes another one! How very awful you have acquired these ... at such a young age! I have no idea when I actually GOT SICK, but,I was Dx`d [diagnosed] in Jan.1996 after searching for 2 years for an answer to the pain and fatigue. And, after feeling like something was wrong with my body for a full 5 years before that. So,I believe I`ve had it [fms/cfids] for about 10 years. And,yes...it has ruined what I dreamed all those years would be my life... but, NOW I`m 46 years old , have a wonderful husband of 5 1/2 years, and my beautiful daughter of 28 finally gave me a new [first]grandbaby [he`s ... almost 3 years old. I keep him 1-2 nights/days a week, unless I`m sick. I am a big part of the Advocacy/and support groups/lists on-line, so...my dreams have changed. Thanks again...I hope you are rewarded for being so brave and open with your illnesses. Goddess bless! Lynn S
Lynn S. <see below, Quoted as emailed to Emilie S.>
USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 18:05:40 (EDT)

I really enjoyed reading your guest comments! I sent an e-mail yesterday and wanted to let you know I meant for it to be an addition to your guestbook.You may post it here,if you like.Thanks again for creating your site. It`s a very informative one. Lynn S. lynns@airmail.net
Lynn S. <lynns@airmail.net>
Ft.Worth,, Tx. USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 16:57:58 (EDT)

Very good web site. Very informative. Keep it up!!
Richard Fencl <fencl@fuse.net>
Madeira, OH USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 12:01:08 (EDT)

Cool website ;)
Pam <pamela1509@hotmail.com>
McLean, VA USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 11:45:00 (EDT)

Very well done. Very Informative
P.Hughes/Annandale Apothecary <p.f.hughes@att.net>
Annandale, VA USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 10:22:33 (EDT)

Great Job Emilie, Have only read parts so far and tried one crossword puzzle but plan to check back in to read more. Obviously you have all put an enormous amount of effort into this project. Best of Luck to you in the competition. Aunt Marge
Marge
Colonie, NY USA - Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 15:37:01 (EDT)

This is a comprehensive and focussed essay on sleep which is likely to alleviate much suffering and promote good sleep-health for many! Congratulations, thank you and good luck. If all else fails, borrow my cat The Pretty Big Miss! Seriously, I'm wondering if waking and rising routines should also be examined.
Ann Hadley
USA - Friday, August 27, 1999 at 16:17:38 (EDT)

I have a great interest in sleep. I find by going to sleep early in the evening, I seem to rest a lot better than if I go to sleep lat at night.
GN
DC USA - Friday, August 27, 1999 at 12:27:38 (EDT)

The site has lots of useful info but as a non-Web person I find it overwelming to try to digest. Guess I'm an old-fashioned book person. I agree with your tips on how to get a better night's sleep.
Carol Fencl
USA - Friday, August 27, 1999 at 11:46:32 (EDT)

I am a music major and I like to listen to music while I'm going to sleep and when I wake up. Music effects my mood, and I find I feel more rested and have an easier time falling asleep and waking up cheerfully if I have music to facilitate that. At night, I like to listen to something relaxing and soothing, while in the morning I will put on something upbeat to get me going. Also, this summer I worked in a movie theater. It was hard for my body to adjust to that different schedule of not going to sleep until 3, 4 or 5 am sometimes. By the end of the summer, I felt exhausted and I am still catching up from my sleep debt. I am extremely impressed with the great efforts this team made with this website. The pictures and links are very useful and educational. However, I would have liked to have been able to submit the sleep survey that I filled out. I am very curious and interested to see the results of that when it is up and working. I really like being able to read everyone's great input and comments on the site! In case I forgot to say last time, even though I think high schools should start later because many students end up sleeping through the first two periods, I also think changing the schedule could also lead teens to change their patterns, and they would end up staying up even later. I don't see the school start time as solving the problem of teen's sleep deficiencies. Well, that's my two cents. Sweet dreams everyone!
Becca <minuitc@imap4.asu.edu>
Tempe, AZ USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 18:20:39 (EDT)

I am a college student, and I remember as a little elementary school child, waking up at the crack of dawn ready to go and eager to learn. As I got older, I would stay up later because I had more extracurricular activities and homework. Also, I began dreading waking up in the morning for school. I really like college in that I can basically arrange my classes in a way that allows me to sleep in later, and I also have more control over when my breaks are, in case I need a nap. I do see problems all through college, though, especially a common problem among freshman when this new-found control and power can lead to students ignoring their body's need for sleep. There are so many things to do on campus, that one really needs to schedule their time wisely. I think a possible cause for students being tired all the time, besides not getting enough sleep, could be their diet. Most college students, including myself, need to acquire more nutritional and healthy eating habits :) Well, I have spent a lot of time looking over this site, and I have more things to add, so I will come back later. Congratulations to your team on an excellent job!!!!
Rebecca <violadevil@yahoo.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 16:59:33 (EDT)

A lady at the library showed me the crossword puzzles. My mom is helping me. They are fun. I like the cats.
Aaron
USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 16:44:53 (EDT)

SUPER DESIGN - a truly enjoyable experience I have found (from A to Z) all I needed to know I have also been diagnosted with having Fibromyalgia and have my story on line, for those that have been struggling with burocrasy it could be hmmmmm interesting the URL is www.locopc.com/fm
May we someday, find relief from our ailment J

LocoPC <locopc@hotmail.com>
Stoney Creek, ON Canada - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 16:31:03 (EDT)

I'll have to come back to your page on insomnia when I have more time. I'm in a training class right now, but it looks helpful.
Joan.
DC USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 15:39:19 (EDT)

Nice design. I love the colors of the cheerful gold moon against the purple night sky. I work on web pages. This is a very inviting site.
V.T.
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 15:36:49 (EDT)

i must say this is a very interesting page. you all have done a splendid job of informing us about sleep disorders. i have no huge story like some of these interesting ones that are in front of me so i will stop typing now. GOOD JOB! jason xc
jason skjervem <thepindar@hotmail.com>
dickinson, nd USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 02:19:33 (EDT)

Way to go! I love the logo and the user interface. I was on Emilie team last year and it is great to see her have a more esablished site. Congrads to all of you who got to work with her she is an amazing person and atleast for me somone who inriched everything she woprked on with a litle bit of somthing special. I hope to see you guys in LA when you come down for finals. This site rocks and congradulations once again. - Steve :-)
Steve Kessler <insite@pacificnet.net >
Van Nuys , CA USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 20:05:33 (EDT)

This was very interesting!
Rob <swendiman@erols.com>
Kensington, MD USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 17:04:50 (EDT)

I was referred to your site by a friend. Rarely do I spend more than a few seconds at a site, but I have spent almost a half-hour here and am very impressed with the visual aspects and content. Intrasite navigation is also excellent--it draws one in. Some of your interactive features did not work properly for me (I could not submit your survey, for example). I wanted to comment on two topics: high school starting-time delay and lullabies. I have been out of high school for some time but remember the same debate about delaying high-school opening times. Now, at 33, I'm inclined to think that the need is for behavior modification in the high-school student rather than accomodation by the school. Our society generally promotes retiring late to bed, but most people would function better if they retired earlier and arose earlier. Ben Franklin was right--given a sufficient amount of sleep, our minds and bodies tend to function better on a 9 pm to 5 am sleep schedule than on an 11:30 pm to 7:30 am schedule. Lullabies...My boys love the following: "Summertime," from _Porgy and Bess_; "The Riddle Song" (old folk song with many variations); "All the Pretty Little Horses" (traditional); "Kentucky Babe"; "Tender Shepherd"; and some children's songs specific to the LDS church. In addition, my youngest son is partial to the song I wrote for him. Interesting note: With my first son I sang "The Riddle Song" often during my pregnancy, and after his birth he recognized that music and would settle down quickly on hearing it.
Janna Mauldin Heiner <jmauldinheiner@stellarcom.com>
Pocatello, ID USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 16:09:46 (EDT)

I enjoyed your site. Especially the information on SIDS. My son at age three months had what the Doctor called...Aborted Sudden Infant Death. We were in the car and I noticed he wasn't breathing. I shook him and yelled at him (I was not at a safe place to stop the car.) after what seemed like an eternity he took a breath. We went to the hospital and spent the night. He went home on an apnea monitor. He stayed on that until he was almost one. He had several "episodes" during that time. I now have to wonder what will happen to my baby that is due in January. I don't think I will be sleeping well at night. Thank you for this site, I hope many mother's put their baby's to sleep on their backs. Trish Clifford
Trish Clifford <Trishc@ev1.net>
Spring, TX USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 15:52:57 (EDT)

Your site is very well done!! I'm quite impressed with the information and your use of the technology. Great job! I would suggest that you look into the effects of pregnancy on sleep. I'm pregnant now and most of the pregnant women I know all complain of sleep problems. Really impressive site!! --Lainey
Lainey Melnick <lmelnick@austin.rr.com>
austin, tx USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 15:10:00 (EDT)

Hi! I am team 26649's leader. This site is very cool and beauty. you will have a good result. plz, visit our team thx. bye~ /26649
Kyung-yun <cen21@netsgo.com>
korea - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 14:19:44 (EDT)

I am also going to be a junior this fall, and I was very very impressed with the amount of interesting work you have done. The information was so interesting and I really learned a lot! Thanks!
Shelley <swimstar76@hotmail.com>
Kensington, MD USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 12:40:18 (EDT)

I enjoyed your website very much. I will come back again, and see if my mom can look at it too. She has problems sleeping. Thanks!
Kathy <swendiman@erols.com>
Kensington, Md USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 12:33:45 (EDT)

I am very impressed with the site! It really looks great and has a tons of worthy content. And to be honest, I found the section of getting better sleep to be quite helpful since I don't sleep that well (due to bad habits like caffein after early afternoon:). Congrats on a great site that should really be helpful to those looking for info on Sleep. Dan Kapusta, Webmaster, Society for Neuroscience
Dan Kapusta <dan@sfn.org>
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 10:28:15 (EDT)

I am sooo impressed. Super job. Thanks for all the timely info.
Kathy F. <ockmf@aol.com>
berlin, MD USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 21:00:47 (EDT)

I find it encouraging to see that people in your age group are taking such an interest in these issues. You and your classmates are the physicians; researchers and the scientists of the future. I hope that you bring this kind of spirit and inquisitive nature into the future. Diagnosis is a main problem in these diseases; I have been diagnosed with one of these disorders but in the presence of other organic damage it is virtually impossible to differentiate. I have a great deal of nerve damage. I am glad to say that after many years of pain and looking for the correct diagnosis, I finally found a wonderful physician, Doctor Nelson H. Hendler, in Maryland; co-founder of the pain center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Anyone who has these disorders knows what a joy what it is to be able to regain at least a part of your life. My physician helped me do this. Thank you for listening, Erin
Erin <sionell@home.com>
MD USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 20:10:26 (EDT)

WOW....This site is great. Your team has really put together a professional looking site. I was recently enrolled in a psychology course. I was intrigued by the "Sleeping and Dreaming" section of the textbook. This was what I was looking for. More in-depth information....and all in one easy to access place. Congratualtions on a job well done. Good Luck.
ACE <ace4@lycosmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 19:38:16 (EDT)

Thank you for taking on the sleep problems task. With the help of people like you maybe we will all sleep better one day.
Don Helmer <dlhelmer@bellsouth.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 12:00:44 (EDT)

When my allergies flair up I have difficulty sleeping because I can't breath through my nose. When they are really bad, I go for a week or more sleeping only 2-3 hours a night, and then, only fitfully. The only other thing that keeps me from sleeping is knowing I have to get up early and either not having an alarm clock or worrying that the alarm clock won't work and I'll miss getting up at the right time. This is a rare problem, but happens mostly when I am on the road using a strange alarm clock when I'm not confident I've set it properly. A time that I have no problem sleeping is as an airplane is taking off. I conk out for 5-10 minutes and wake up refreshed...though once I slept through my stop on a commuter flight and had to backtrack 50 miles by cab. Once asleep, I sleep deeply. A tornado struck our town when I was about five. The family rushed to the shelter and realized too late that I'd been left alone in the house. As soon as they could they ran back to the house only to find me fast asleep.
Jeff Browne <brownej@erols.com>
Falls Church, VA USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 09:38:27 (EDT)

My name is Stephen. I am 6 years old. My birthday is in 4 days. I wake up early every morning. My mom wishes I would sleep more because she hears me and I'm hungry early. At night I like to go to sleep after mom reads me a story. I played your puzzle this morning and I had fun. I knew almost all the answers. Mom helped me a little bit. The easy crossword puzzle was my favorite. I liked the picture of the cat too. If any children ask you where Pokemon sleep, tell them that they really do sleep in their pokeballs. Your friend, STEPHEN
Stephen Browne <TTBe@msn.com>
Falls Church, VA USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 08:49:17 (EDT)

Emilie's original "Insomnia poem" about her experience with Insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome can be found at /25553/english/difficult/insomnia/poemins.html I imagine some of the guestbook visitors with CFS/ FM particularly will want to read it for fun. It is called, "Where are my sheep?"
Edith
USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 00:13:33 (EDT)

Here are some interesting Sleep in Space websites that someone emailed to me. http://neurolab.nasa.gov/sleep.htm IMAGES and INFORMATION http://neurolab.nasa.gov/kregel.htm Personal account by one astronaut http://neurolab.nasa.gov/6505020.htm http://neurolab.nasa.gov/70334031.htm http://neurolab.nasa.gov/78306008.htm http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/sleep.html News Media Tip - July 16, 1998 For more information, please contact the public information office. <> http://wwwssl.msfc.nasa.gov/newhome/people/fred/fred.faq.htm#sleep Frequently Asked Questions About My Flight by Fred Leslie, Payload Specialist, USML-2 (STS-73/Columbia) Updated Jan. 28, 1997 NASA Official: Dr. Gregory S. Wilson
E.S. entering from an email received.
USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 23:45:35 (EDT)

Hey There! Great Job! I think your website is great! Nice design, good content and well made. Why not come and have a look at our Thinkquest site? Laughing Out Loud To Good Health: /25500 Thanks! Elizabeth Cowling & Team 25500
Elizabeth Cowling <25500@advanced.org>
Australia - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 23:21:40 (EDT)

I quickly search the pages and found them very interesting. Will return to site. Found the crossword puzzles neat! I like the setup with the tabs and arrangement of the pages.
Eileen Carroll
Newark, DE USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 21:14:28 (EDT)

Great job!! This was a very informative website. I am a night person who functions best between the hours of 9:00 pm-3:00 am, however my lifestyle dictates that I function between the hours of 6 am - 9:00 pm. I would like to see further studies done on the impact of operating against your natural bodyclock from the vantage point of a night person. You often see studies concerning the impact of day people who work night shifts (causing a lack of concentration and disorientation etc)-but rarely is it addressed from the other perspective. For me it's more like constantly running up the down escalator(exhausting & frustrating). Anyway, keep up the good work. And good luck on your contest.
Fern Smith
Washington, DC USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 17:52:39 (EDT)

Dear James, I have learned so much that is just right for me to try. thak you for helping all of us who need to get a good night's rest. I am proud of you, way to go. Dianne and Carlos
Dianne Reategui <dreateg@amersol.edu.pe>
Lima, Peru, USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 17:30:52 (EDT)

Dear Emilie, You've captured a lot of good information and displayed it in an interesting manner. You can be proud of your web site. I'll return to the web site for another visit to some pages I didn't look at the first time. I enjoyed scanning the entries in the guestbook. Thanks for sharing.
Shirley Loo
Washington, DC USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 16:35:57 (EDT)

A very thoughtful website. The public needs to become educated about sleep disorders and their primary and secondary causes. I hope they become aware of your site and read it thoroughly. It's frustrating for people with such problems when others just don't understand. Besides a disabling sleep disorder, I have fibromyalgia (FMS), myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), clinical depression, and about 15 other symptoms. If public awareness is raised, perhaps researchers and clinicians will be encouraged to look at such problems more closely, and politicians will authorize the much-needed funding. Meanwhile people like me are quite often treated badly by "the sytem". Thanks for your efforts.
Judy Miller
USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 14:51:52 (EDT)

Learned some new things. I have seen the cats twitch when sleeping. Do they dream of mice or birds? Jake snores sometimes.
Bonnie Mangan < >
Arlington, VA USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 12:11:34 (EDT)

Well-designed website. Very useful content. Use of pictures and insets very effective. Thanks for the effort.
William Robinson <wrobinson@crs.loc.gov>
Washington, DC USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 12:04:34 (EDT)

Great content. Attractive colors and logo. The use of photos enhances the text. I'll share this site with my friends.
L.C. staff
USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 09:05:16 (EDT)

I look forward to reading your page in more depth. I am already impressed with your contents, just that it is late but wanted to let you know that I currently am on many meds, none specifically for sleep, and currently I sleep a lot except when it is important, like I have to get up for something the next day. Keep up the good work, I look forward to reading more of your guestbook entries so that I may find something that will work for me. I am 46 and have been off work for over 4 years. I have been dx with FMS in 1990 and CFS in 1994.
Michele E. Townsend <michelee@tampabay.rr.com>
Brandon, FL USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 03:40:29 (EDT)

wonderful website! good work. I have cfs and fms and have been disabled for almost 4 years now although improved . What has helped me with sleep is the Delta Sync Sleep System by Dr. Jeffery Thompson, a sleep researcher. I put on the CD and hit repeat so that it plays all night. Also, meds such as klonopin and herbal such as Myoplex from Metagenics. Good luck to all .
cathy shultz <catherineshultz@hotmail.com>
CA USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 22:45:42 (EDT)

Oe James ta chevere el webpage! Congratulations, que bestia toda la gente que a firmado. The information and the way it looks is really great.
Mark Reategui <asmereir@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 21:32:43 (EDT)

Great job! I have had FM for over 7 yrs. and up until 2 yrs ago had terrible sleep, up 3-4 times a night and got up exhausted. I was at my whits end when I found Nikken products, magnetic and far infrared, they have given me my life back. I am now a distributor because I believe everyone needs to know about non intrusive, non invasive products that give us our life back. I sleep very well and less hrs but have more energy, I no longer hurt to the touch and off my medication. Good luck in your venture.
Louise Broniecki <magnomom@unidial.com>
Ruskin, fl USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 19:00:29 (EDT)

Great looking site, easy to navigate, and informative links. I've had FMS for about four years and have had some success with sleep adding ambien to the tricyclic (nortriptyline), which helps with sleep and chronic pain.
Sue Thaler <slthaler@ioconsult.com>
Madison, WI USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 16:39:59 (EDT)

What a wonderful site. It is clear how much hard work and time you put into your research. My 12 yr old son has FM, and since we homeschool, this has been a new area of study for us. We've already learned so much. Thanks!
Kim <TAVKM@aol.com>
Glenn Dale, MD USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 15:45:40 (EDT)

You have a great site. Excellent work. Thank you for your research and sharing it with us. I have FM and CFIDS with sleep apnea. You have some great ideas.
Loretta <lmduzan@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 12:24:13 (EDT)

I see the lesson plans on Hibernation, at /25553/english/interact/lessons/hiberlp.shtml Nocturnal animals, at /25553/english/interact/lessons/noctlp.shtml and on : Animal observation, at /25553/english/interact/lessons/observlp.shtml I'm glad you'll get a chance to try some of these out with local schools. I hope other teachers will also email you at esutterl@erols.com to let you know if they use them or have any further questions. Your mom.
Lesson Plan links <esutterl@erols.com>
USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 06:47:07 (EDT)

i have had FMS for some years now. when the flares of pain are present, forget about sleep. i find that asking for god's help when lying down to go to sleep, is the most effective approach, for me.
jim bomba <jimbo@txcr.net>
yorktown, tx USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 01:02:14 (EDT)

Great site! Nice to be talented!
Matt/Maine <cajun@int-usa.net>
USA - Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 00:55:02 (EDT)

You have a very informative page. You are helping more people than you'll ever know, Thank You!
grandma2 <grandma2@usa.net>
Il. USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 22:12:31 (EDT)

You have done an excellent job with your site, research, and awareness campaign. I am sorry that so many youth have this dreaded disease.I have FMS, MCS, asthma, depression, chronic insomnia and fatigue, but I am an older lady.
Laura Mangum
Decatur, MS USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 20:15:33 (EDT)

I have both fm and cfs and have had to go on disability. I sleep horribly and need to take Trazedone to help. My waterbed also helps tremendously especially whe i get out of bed in the morning - nothing like a giant heating pad to sleep . You have a great site - keep it up please. Barbara in Ottawa Canada
Barbara <btopp@home.com>
Ottawa, ON CANADA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 19:08:45 (EDT)

Thanks for your good work. You are helping more people than you will ever know. I have FMS with a sleep disorder component. Check out www.fibrolife.com for free groups to manage stress and pain. Peace!
Anne v Sutherland <coach4u@savvytalk.com>
Green Bay, WI USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 18:50:54 (EDT)

VERY good looking site, with some really great info in it. I have CFS, and have tremendous problems sleeping, even with the low-dose tricyclics to help. I am looking forward to when you get some info on PLM.
Jerry Campbell <jerrycam@hotmail.com>
Fairless Hills, PA USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 17:09:03 (EDT)

Emilie, What a lot of research you have done. As a teenager and young adult, I never had a problem sleeping. I would wake up refreshed and ready to go. As I get older, I can see that sleep doesn't come so easy. I sometimes count to 50 backwards and imagine I am at the beach hearing the sounds of waves in the background. It usually works. (Sooner or Later). Keep up the good work!! Frances Meneely
Frances Meneely <meneely@erols.com>
Springfield, VA USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 14:20:03 (EDT)

Terrific work! WTG!!
Carol Martin <Tunerlady@aol.com>
Albany, NY USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 12:19:11 (EDT)

I would just like to say that you guys/girls have done a fantastic job. I am a president of a support group for Fibromyalgia. I have bookmarked your webpage and will forward to my group. I know that they will find it as interesting as I have. Susan
ladyisis <ladyisis@videotron.ca>
Montreal, PQ Canada - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 12:11:44 (EDT)

great site
V. Burke
USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 23:05:04 (EDT)

I'm glad I saw this while I'm here on vacation. Someone passed me the card advertising your site. I have insomnia often. I think I will try some of the hygiene tips you suggested. Thanks.
Resort Guest
Mesa, AZ USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 22:44:25 (EDT)

Your information on CFS and FMS are excellent. I have FMS, and the things it does to my sleep are horrible. At best, I sleep 4 hours at a time, before the pain and stiffness force me out of bed, and by the time I've had enough bed time to be able to face the day, I could be in bed for over 12 hours. Even then, I'm only up because I'm in too much pain to stay in bed any longer. I don't doubt that there's a problem with deep sleep, as Dr. Nye says. It's certainly something I experience, and the lack of sleep just makes things worse. The worst thing of all is when the sleep is so bad that I get a horrible migraine the next day.
Bill Hartwell <Anpwhotep@yahoo.com>
Somerville, MA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 21:19:49 (EDT)

Wow, great site guys, especially EMILIE! :) very Very VERY well designed, looks extremely professional. Oh, and the information is excellent as well :). Keep up the good work!
Leo Wolpert <lwolpert@tjhsst.edu>
Fairfax, VA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 17:51:12 (EDT)

I have cfs and fm. Your sight has very good info on the sleep problems that occur with these diseases.
dawn
USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 16:52:59 (EDT)

Great site!! I'm currently struggling with CFS, have been for the past 10 years. In the last few years my sleep has been deteriorating. My doctor has been putting me on anti depressants to help the situation but so far no success. A good nights sleep is a rare treat! Congrats to you on this website!! And may you have many nights of wonderful, refreshing sleep!! ;o)
Tinessa <tinessa@hotmail.com>
Beiseker , AB Canada - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 16:37:09 (EDT)

Emilie, I am always proud of your educational efforts on behalf of people with CFS and related conditions. I feel priveledged to know you and your family. Lack of sleep was my worst symptom and what helped me was chelated magnesium and calcium supplements, taken individually. Magnesium to help me stay asleep and not keep waking up and calcium to help me fall alseep.
Elly Brosius <EleanorBB@aol.com>
Herndon, VA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 14:00:37 (EDT)

Hi, This is a wonderfully informative and comprehensive site! Having worked on web pages I know how complicated and time consuming the layout of this one is and I am impressed. I am 35 and have been dealing with (I refuse to say suffering) CFS since my early twenties. I am now looking into the possiblity of trying to enhance my deep sleep to see if it helps with the symptoms. Your information is greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Cynthia
Cynthia <artforce@concentric.net>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 12:27:21 (EDT)

Thanks for doing this work. I have FMS and sleep is the most critical thing to work on to try to maintain our lives. It`s also very complex, as I suffer from being unable to get to sleep, shallow and disrupted sleep, early waking insomnia, and of course, non-restorative sleep. Apnea, restless limbs, digestive problems can also interfere. As you mentioned, regular bedtimes, quiet period, careful diet, absolute quiet and darkness are important. Very small doses of a short acting tranquillizer help me alot.
Richard <d__@hotmail.com>
Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 12:04:38 (EDT)

Terrific job, Emilie! Your site is informative, clear, user friendly, and helpful. Our daughter has had CFS for 7 years. Sleep difficulties have been a constant symptom of her illness. After 3-4 years, by trial and error, her physician found the right combination of medications that help her sleep and wake feeling rested. I applaude your work to educate people about CSF and the sleep problems associated with it! Mary O'Connor
Mary O'Connor <moconnor@grove. net>
Brasstown, NC USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 12:01:01 (EDT)

Terrific site! Great information! Your hard work shows and is greatly appreciated! (FWIW, I've moved from using melatonin for sleep problems to using a homeopathic remedy, Kali Phos., which has been far better than melatonin.)
Debby <dbn@thebest.net>
FL USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 10:01:09 (EDT)

Great job! The design is good, and the content is informative and yet informal in style.
C. Walker <cwalker@adobe.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 09:46:58 (EDT)

A remembrance on my dad's theory: My dad always said in order to get a good nights sleep one only needs a good hard day of work and a clear conscience.
Alice Barrow <afbarrow@erols.com>
Burke, VA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 07:53:21 (EDT)

I've been reading your site at 3:45am, which tells you that I need to read your site! Thanks for pulling all this info together.
Jane Stansell <janestansell@webtv.net>
Marion, Il USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 04:42:41 (EDT)

Great information on CFS and Sleep Disorders. Many people with CFS have undetected sleep apnea and other disorders, and a page like yours (/25553/english/difficult/disorders/cfs.shtml) really explains the information a patient needs to talk to his or her doctor about the unrefreshing sleep. Very nice project - I'd give it an A! Pat
Pat <patpm@yahoo.com>
Newnan, GA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 03:20:49 (EDT)

Beaut site, really creative, informative, artistic and fun. And it all advances the CFS/FM cause. Thank you, David Thompson (New Zealand).
David Thompson <david_thompson@xtra.co.nz>
Auckland, new Zealand - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 02:47:08 (EDT)

Fibromyalgia - is sometimes seen as a sleep disorder, but there is even higher prevalence of sleep disorders in adolescents than in adults with Fibromyalgia., according to Pediatrics, v. 101, Mar. 1998, pt. 1, p. 377 + The article is by David Siegal, David Janeway, and John Baum. In fact, the
CFS / FM Parent
Mesa, AZ USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 02:38:47 (EDT)

What a great job!!!!! Even the guestbook is a wonderful byproduct.
Susan <sooz@zianet.com>
Las Cruces, NM USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 02:16:09 (EDT)

Emilie, please keep up the good work. I loved all your information. I find it uplifting to read that there are some advances with CFS/FM. I have been off work for the past 3 and 1/2 years and have been very frustrated with dealing with this illness. I am very much like everyone else with all of their symptoms. I begin to dread going for more tests because they keep finding more and more wrong with me (not how to correct it, just more and more wrong). I can only pray to God that medical evidence will soon have positive proof of and tests for this awful illness. Maybe then the medical community can focus on alleviating some of the pain rather than arguing whether it is really a physical pain not all in our heads. If the top medical professionals can not agree on a diagnosis, treatment or cause, how can we expect our family and friends to understand or even believe what we are going through. I hope the information you have amassed as well as other advocates of CFS/ME will open even a few eyes to help up. Thank you from another sufferer.
Darlene Rogers <rogersdl@cadvision.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 01:44:38 (EDT)

One way I liked to sing a lullaby when my girls were little was to sing "Good night, ______" to the tune of Good night, Ladies,the song in the Music Man musical. For each verse, I would insert names of my extended family--all of the girls' grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as our own family. By the time they were asleep, they had heard them all in order, so they learned the family tree.
MOM
USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 01:44:36 (EDT)

I am diagnosed with CFIDS, FMS and NMH and suffer with the associated sleep disorders. Right now it is 12:43 a.m. and I'm wide awake, as usual. When I do finally go to bed, in addition to taking 3 mg of Melatonin I also add Vistaril and Paraflex, MSM, St. John's Wort and sometimes Valerian. Most recently I've discovered a pair of CDs which, when played on automatic replay in my bedroom all night, helps me sleep quite soundly and awaken sometimes with a bit of a sleep hangover which I cannot attribute to herbs, vitamins or Rx medications since I never felt this way on these items BEFORE I started playing this CD. The Relaxation Company CD, DELTA SLEEP SYSTEM, is by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson and is clinically proven. If you have a repeat function on your CD player, this is well worth an experimental attempt for anyone who is having sleep difficulty. You've done a wonderful job on your site and I hope you will find the time to "finish" it and update it in the future as new information becomes available. Might even want to add a counter.
Joan E. Simms <JELSimms@aol.com>
New Carrollton, MD USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 00:58:12 (EDT)

Good work, Emilie! It's hard to explain not sleeping well when it looks like we sleep so much of the time. ;) I'm sorry you are ill, but glad so many resources are available to you these days. When I first became ill as a teenager 37 years ago there was nothing available. Very nice looking website too.
Elaine B. <bobebb@ix.netcom.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 00:25:54 (EDT)

great website! ya'll did a wonderful job. it was very informative, accurate and intersting plus added eye appeal. i have had fms since i got hit by a car when i was 6. i am now 43. i also have cfids. i have been totally disabled from working or functioning in a normal capacity for a couple of years now. i am hoping that they come out with something soon that will help as my 11 year old daughter also suffers from fms. i don't want to see her suffer as many years as i have. thanks again for allowing me to view your pages and information. b
beverly armstrong <barmbro@aol.com>
austin, tx USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 23:21:58 (EDT)

Very impressive site. Good information on the relationship of sleep and CFS and FM. I have both FM and CFS - and I know first hand about the difficulties of sleep. I seesaw back and forth between sleeping a lot and not sleeping at all. For the last year (approx.) I have been getting more sleep and I think better sleep. I also suffer from major depression and now understand that whereas I thought the depression came first, in actuality it is secondary to the FM/CFS. The combination of 2 antidepressants (effexor XR and remeron) have evened out my sleep and my depression so that I am able to fall asleep fairly quickly and stay asleep for at least 4-5 hours and sometimes longer which is a bid improvement plus the depression has been lifted. The effexor has also helped with my overall pain levels - a wonderful side benefit - AND no side effects at all. The one thing I've noticed over the time that I've had both of these illnesses, is that the antidepressants quit working after a while - an observation my TMJ specialist and my rheumatologist also made from watching a number of FM/CFS patients. (Both doctors are well-known and knowledgeable FM doctors in Seattle). Good luck, Emilie, with your school work and I hope for you improved health. I had a career and have always worked full time - going full tilt with work, volunteer activities, church work and 2 children with their needs and activities. Now, I am disabled and cannot work but I'm still doing some a bit more limited volunteer work, church work, etc. - my children are grown now. I now do a lot of beading at home and limit my activites so that I have time for a nap every day and rest periods when I need it.
Bonnie <blturner@gci.net>
Juneau, AK USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 23:09:22 (EDT)

I have had CFS for many years, but pushed myself to keep going for far too long, I'm afraid. I was a professional singer and actress who took the adage "The show must go on" to heart. Had I been diagnosed earlier and slowed down and slept more, I might not have experienced the intense "crash" four years ago, after which I was finally diagnosed correctly with CFS. I'm fortunate to have an incredible doctor, Dr. Marsha Wallace (I hope she doesn't mind my mention of her, but she's been quoted in magazines and been on tv, so I don't think she's a secret to many people!). She is very holistic -- treats the entire person, not just the disease, and is very open to alternative treatments. When I first saw her, she told me we would work on each symptom, one at a time, starting with the worst one. You guessed it -- it was my problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up exhausted, and/or sleeping all day. Before I became ill, I never had trouble sleeping -- it was something I looked forward to every night. The trouble was -- I never got enough of it. Even before the CFS, I only felt really rested if I had 9 hours of sleep. However, being a single mother with two children, actress and singer, part-time legal secretary and salesperson, I was lucky if I got 6 or 7 hours of sleep. Therefore, I was always tired. I mention that because there may be someone out there reading this who is tired all the time, gets "the flu" a couple times a month, has muscle aches, etc., etc., but keeps pushing him/herself. I'm here to say, "Listen to your body! If it wants more sleep, give it what it wants." As I said earlier, I believe that if I had rested more and not pushed myself when the symptoms began, I would not be as ill as I am today. Dr. Wallace believes in trying natural remedies first, so I tried valerian root, and then another supplement whose name I can't remember at the moment. When these didn't work, I tried Ambien, which worked very well for a few weeks, and then worked less and less well as time went on. So, for the past three years, I have taken 1 mg of Clonazepam (Klonopin) and 10 mg of Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) every night, and within about an hour, I'm sound asleep, sleep through the night (even if I have to get up to use the toilet, I fall back asleep immediately), sleep about 8 - 10 hours, and usually wake up feeling much more refreshed than I was four years ago. My "circadian rythmns" are still a problem,though. I find myself staying up later and later, and having more energy and less brain fog in the evening, and then of course, wanting to sleep later and later in the day. I try to stick to a schedule because I don't like getting up at noon, when the day is already half over. But I have finally taken my own advice and I diligently listen to my body, and so I let it take the lead in terms of what time I go to sleep, how long I sleep, and what time I get up, for the most part. I'm happy to report that I don't seem to have any side effects from either medication, and even after taking them for three years, I haven't had to increase my dosage and they still work very well. I know that everyone is different, and what may work for one person may not work for someone else, but I'm contributing this information in case it turns out to helpful to anyone. Thank you, Emilie, for giving us a voice, for educating the public and for speaking out about this debilitating disease. I'm 46 years old, have had a very full and rich life, performing, raising my children, etc., and I'm still adjusting to basically being an entirely different person. I can't imagine what I would have done if I had gotten ill at your age. At least I can look back with fond memories on a good life, and look forward to healing more and more every day, and enjoying the little things that I always used to take for granted. I admire your courage and spirit to live your life to the fullest, despite having your youth stolen from you. You are an inspiration to us all. God bless you.
Tonette H. <epis@erols.com>
Silver Spring, MD USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 22:23:29 (EDT)

A lot of good information. Thanks. Judy Fitzgerald
Judy Fitzgerald <judyfitz@juno.com>
USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 22:14:35 (EDT)

Thanks so much for the info. I have FM/CFS and also Mitral Valve Prolapse which is found in lots of FM patients. I am also checking a new lead concerning a possible link between FM and a neurological condition called Chiari. I am so thankful for every bit of information we can get--especially for those of us at home and unable to get info in any other way except the net. Bless you!
Crystal Haynes <arefound@mindspring.com>
Jackson's Gap, AL USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 21:29:28 (EDT)

BRAVISIMO EMILIE, THANKYOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL SITE AND ALL YOUR EFFORTS IN PUTTING IT TOGETHER FOR THOSE OF US PLAGUED WITH SLEEP PROBLEMS.PEACE AND IMPROVED HEALTH TO YOU, JEENEY CAPTAIN PWC/FMS 7YRS
JEENEY CAPTAIN <JEENEY@WEBTV.NET>
NY USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 21:22:37 (EDT)

Imressive! A definite must-read site for all CFS/FMS folks. I was diagnosed with both Oct 1993. Through much trail 'n error, finally I can sleep with the aid of Prosom (prescription). I did NOT begin to improve until I could sleep. It's the number one, very first thing to try to correct! Thank you for all PWFMS for a well done site!
K.F.Cutshaw <kcutshaw@bellsouth.net>
Knoxville, Tn USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 21:21:50 (EDT)

Good going, Emilie! The Webmaster for your CFIDS Group.
Sarah Lyon <sslyon@erols.com>
Manassas, VA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 20:50:04 (EDT)

I'm glad I got an email on your site, I enjoyed the bit I had the stamina to peruse. Like Emilie, I have CFIDS (and FMS). Falling and staying asleep is a chronic problem for me and the struggle wears me down further. Over the years, (re sleep), I've had success with herbs: Skullcap to calm a racing mind; kava kava to calm tense muscles; valerian and related herbs to help induce drowsiness. And, like many CFIDS sufferers, I've relied on prescription meds to do much the same when herbal tinctures weren't enough. Your site has a thoughtful presentation on the many aspects of sleep. I found the design and layout soothing in itself. As I lie down to sleep these next few nights, I'll think of your hard work on this site and it will bring a smile to me. For those moments, I won't feel as alone in my struggle... knowing others are with me. Sweet dreams and thanks.
Mary Lee
NJ USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 18:33:53 (EDT)

Thank you for providing this site. I am currently working on creating a new magazine for folks with FMS/CFIDS and one of our first feature topics will be sleep. It is such an important issue, as you are very aware. My own experience, with FMS, is that I have difficulty falling asleep, then wake several times. When I get up in the morning, I don't feel refreshed at all (though I can still remember how that used to feel). During the day, sometimes quite early, I often feel as though I've hit a brick wall and can go no further. Not good when you work full time with a rigid schedule. Insomnia is incredibly frustrating. Thanks again, for the work you've put into this great web site! -- Sheryl
Sheryl Jefferies <crpublica@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 17:49:34 (EDT)

I'm very impressed with your site; good work! I have had CFIDS and FM for many years, and have problems with falling asleep. However, once I was referred to a sleep lab for an overnight sleep study and started on a CPAP machine, I became able to sleep straight through the night and wake feeling more rested. Magnetic mattress pads have helped my sleep quality, as well. I am still experimenting with different combinations of meds to help me fall asleep. Sometimes a high-carb snack helps.
Andrea Frankel <andrea_frankel@cheerful.com>
Nevada City, CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 17:40:41 (EDT)

Thanks so much for working so hard on this site! Keep up the good work . I have both CFS and FMS. My sleep is the craziest thing in the world....I either sleep 24/7 or never! Right now my body is wanting to sleep around the clock!!! Blessings for what you have done.
Bonnie <Petraford@aol.com>
Rockford, IL USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:59:32 (EDT)

Very impressive site. Good information on the relationship of sleep and CFS and FM. Keep up the good work
Rose Chantal-Kobus <roseck@earthlink.net>
Stockton, CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:50:43 (EDT)

What a great job putting together this website! I think the best thing for me and my fibromyalgia has been educating myself on available treatments. I have also heard that an herb called valerian has helped some people. And, of course, a regular schedule (if your CFS or FMS lets you!)
Kathleen Risk <kathleenrisk@email.msn.com>
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:43:13 (EDT)

I am too exhausted to read this entire site, but I think it will be really helpful. I'll read more when I can. I have Fibromyalgia and am currently just prostrated. I have no apparent day/night sleep pattern at all. One thing that has helped me to sleep is books on tape or CD. A deep voice reading to me has helped me fall asleep sometimes, but during bouts of insomnia, not much works. I will try Benadryl, as you suggested. I think HS should start later, or be offered in 2 shifts, with the second running from 10-6 or so. thanks for an informative site! :-) Mary
Mary Ramsay <mr424@columbia.edu>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 16:23:49 (EDT)

Good work on the site! It is nice to see young people getting involved in the struggle for more solid information on the daily hurdles we all have, sleep being the primary one!
NRA
LA, CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 15:30:13 (EDT)

Great Site. I enjoyed reading about CFS and Sleep. I have CFS and have recently been researching deep sleep and how to get more of it. Your site was timely. Thanks.
Anne <AECPFLUGER@aol.com>
Appleton, WI USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 15:25:29 (EDT)

Nice site. I enjoyed doing one of the crosswords. I have a husband who wakes earlier than I do in the morning and can't get back to sleep. He has a radio with an earphone that he listens to so that he won't disturb me. Listening with the earphone also helps him go to sleep at night. He uses it with a timer which turns the radio off automatically after 10 or 20 minutes. [corrected entry]
B.D.
CA USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 15:09:24 (EDT)

I have spent hours laying awake in bed at night since I was preschool age. I am now 48 and am finally getting some nights of restful sleep. I am being trreated with Doxepin, an anti-deppressant to help me reach deep sleep. I have been diagnosed with FMS after a lifetime of unexplained pain. I am finally having some days that are at least bearable at last. But I am never pain free. Keep up your good work here at this site. And God bless you! Grayce
Grayce <iamgracious@hotmail.com>
NY USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 15:01:49 (EDT)

A very nice site, indeed. Re: Sleep and CFS - I used to be a very easy sleeper: deep sleep, regular hours, refreshed in the morning. Now, with CFS, I lie awake half the night without medication, and what's worked for me is 10mg Ambien plus 5-10 drops of liquid Doxepin.
Margaret Bailey <auntiem@nac.net>
Sparta, NJ USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 14:53:51 (EDT)

Very nice work. Full of useful info. I have found that melatonin, Benadryl (promotes stage 4 sleep), and klonopin (muscle relaxant that reduces stage 4 sleep) help me to get a good nights sleep (usually).
Lynn Weese
USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 14:52:34 (EDT)

Interesting....and thank you.
Sharon V
Edmonton, Ab Canada - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 14:51:14 (EDT)

Congratulations on a very nice site, from a CFS sufferer with restless leg syndrome and recurring episodes of sleep paralysis! About sleep in literature: for your delight and/or your insomnia, here's a treasure trove of literary & philosophical sleep lore that should be in every bedside shelf: Walter de la Mare's "Behold, this dreamer! Of reverie, night, sleep, dream, love-dreams, nightmare, death, the Unconscious, the Imagination, Divination, the Artist, and Kindred Subjects" (London, Faber and Faber, 1984). Happy dreams!
M. L. Balseiro
Madrid, Spain - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 13:28:23 (EDT)

Nice site. sleeping is often an illusive subject!
Linda <LindaG@worldnet.att.net>
Fountain Hills, AZ USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 12:52:11 (EDT)

This was a very helpful site! Thanks to Emilie Sutterlin and her team for the important information. What helps my sleep issues with CFIDS/FM is having had anti-viral and continuing Nutritional Suppliment IV treatments.
Sue Tritt <tritt@j51.com>
PR, NY USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 12:46:15 (EDT)

Many of my family members have the sleeping disorder Narcolepsy. They fall asleep at the dinner table, doing homework, watching TV, ANYwhere! Interesting fact: The medication for Narcolepsy is Ritalin - the same thing they give to people with ADD. ADD is also in my family and it makes me wonder if they are connected. Good luck with your site.
Bek <gossamer@tertius.net.au>
Melbourne, Vic Australia - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 01:53:17 (EDT)

HS should start at age 90. Shiftwork . Rotating shifts rox. Trying to analyze sleep is like trying to analyze harmony. Or humor.
Al the Sleeping Dragon
USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 15:31:09 (EDT)

Thank you for giving me your business card at the library. This is a colorful site. /25553/english/well/index.shtml I like the way you seem to have adapted your Van Gogh illustration to match the style of your design.
T.M.
Mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 15:04:30 (EDT)

I liked the sleepy moon logo on the splash page and I enjoyed learning by doing the interactive crossword puzzles.
RS <violadevil@yahoo.com>
Mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 15:02:40 (EDT)

These FRENCH idioms may come in handy for your info. and to use in the crossword puzzles. (VERY ROUGH DRAFT - NO ACCENTS EVEN) Faire la grasse matinee sommeil leger il dormait d'un sommeil agite je n'ai pas dormi de la nuit je n'ai pas dormi de 3 jours avoir envie de dormir essayez de dormir un peu ca m'empeche de dormir ce n'est pas ca qui va m'empecher de dormir parler en dormant chanter en dormant eau dormant l'argent dormant des machines dormant tout dormait dans la maison tout dormait dans la ville investis ton captal plutot que de le laisse dormant ce n'est pas le moment de dormir dormir sur son travail je dors debout une histoire a dormir dormir debout dormir son dernier sommeil dormir comme un loir dormir comme une marmotte dormir comme une souche ne dormir q'un oeil il dort a poings fermes cette nuit je vais dormir a poings fermes dormir du sommeil du juste dormir sur ses deux oreilles il n'en dort pas qui dort dine l'analyse grammaticale etait son cauchemar vision de cauchemar avoir sommeil tomber de sommeil sommeil agreable l'envahissait avoir le sommeil leger dormir d'un sommeil agite un sommeil de plomb premier sommeil nuit sans sommeil le sommeil de la nature affaires en sommeil laisser une affaire en sommeil le sommeil de la petite ville pendant l'hiver le sommeil eternel le dernier sommeil le sommeil des morts faire un petit somme le reve eveille j'ai fait un reve affreux Faites de beaux reves sortir d'un reve c'etait un beau reve une voiture de reve / une maison de reve son reve de jeunesse la femme de ses reves disparaitre comme un reve / s'evanouir comme un reve voir/entendre quelquechose en reve c'est le reve Une maison comme ca, ce n'est pas le reve il eut un reveil brutal il a passe une nuit entrecoupee de reveils en sursaut apres tous ces chateaux en Espagne, le reveil fut penible La Vocabulaire dormir la sieste un cauchemar un reve un petit somme le sommeil cauchemardeux cauchemardesque -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- des idees de mes amis et professurs, et Cauchemar, Dormir, Reve, Reveil, Sommeil RobertCollins Dictionnaire francais-anglais; anglais-francais [The Collens Robert French Dictionary: French-English; English-French], par Beryl Atkins, Alain Duval, et Rosemary C. Milne, et al. Nouvelle edition/2nd edition. Paris, Dictionnaires le Robert; London, Collins, 1987.
Emilie, Gerry, & James <esutterl@erols.com>
- Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 14:59:47 (EDT)

/25553/english/interact/lessons/hiberlp.shtml These lesson plans on HIBERNATION look good to try with my first grade class. Nice site.
R.S.
Mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 14:43:05 (EDT)

Teens may do better when they go to bed and wake up later, but it is the opposite for many older people. There are many teachers whose prime time for mental activity is in the morning as opposed to later in the day. Not only is it important for the learner's mind to be sharp when learning, but for the teacher's mind to be sharp as well.
HS Student
AZ USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 14:34:24 (EDT)

I'm very impressed ... with the graphics, the "card and tab" layout, the content (especially liked the section on animals!), etc. It's very evident that all of you have spent A LOT of time and effort developing the pages. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the opportunity to interact. Kudos!
Lisa Dove <ldove@crs.loc.gov>
Columbia, MD USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 13:34:52 (EDT)

Good work. Your graphics are great and the content is very informative. I noticed some small problems in the navigation, but probably only because I work with this stuff every day. very impressive!
Louis Drummond <ldru@loc.gov>
USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 12:12:19 (EDT)

Interesting site, nicely put together. I'll have to come back when I've got more time to browse.
Lee Burwasser <lburwasser@crs.loc.gov>
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 11:51:06 (EDT)

Emilie, Gerry, and James. I love your site. You can be very proud of the excellent work you have done. I notice that some of the pages that don't seem to work, like some external links, would work if just the .html or the .shtml endings were switched. I understand this was related to some of your late-changes to make this site actually get in by the deadline. This a MAGNIFICENT accomplishment of which you can be proud. Little glitches might have been worked out over the course of a contest that lasted another month or two, but what you HAVE done is really great--graphics, translation, content all around, and programming. I am very proud of your team. Thanks. Edith
Edith S. <sutterl@erols.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 10:15:29 (EDT)

Hi. I like to sleep
Mark Sutterlin <msutterlin@bbn.com>
USA - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 08:34:38 (EDT)

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