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Many people think sleep disorders are “just about being tired,” but we know they affect so much more—our focus, relationships, mood, and overall health. In this space, we can talk openly about how our sleep challenges impact daily life—and the coping strategies that keep us going. Whether […]

Living with a sleep disorder can be exhausting—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re managing insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or restless legs syndrome, you know how important good rest is—and how hard it can be to achieve. Many people in our community have found relief by […]

@trust_level_0 Dear Sleep Disorders Support Member, For over 10 years, the Ben’s Friends online rare patient communities, run & moderated by rare patients themselves, have been a source of support for many of us, living with rare diseases. But it’s not enough. We would like more people to […]

As written by Sascha Gallardo Ben’s Friends Blog You might have had some problems falling or staying asleep especially on nights when you have a lot on your mind. In fact, it is estimated that there are around 70 million people in the US that have chronic sleep disorders, according to the […]

As written by Sascha Gallardo Ben’s Friends Blog Narcolepsy, often thought to be a sleep disorder, is in fact a pervasive neurologic disorder with a genetic origin that causes an autoimmune response affecting every body system and facet of life. It is a rare long-term disorder wherein the brain […]