Hello Fuckoff,
Some mornings go wrong before your feet hit the floor: a dull headache, a mouth like sandpaper, a brain stuck in first gear. Sound familiar?
Most people blame the pillow or a long week. After decades of reading sleep data, I call them something else: clues.
Clues sound unnerving, I know, but they're really good questions in disguise. Let's get you some real answers, starting with the ones I hear most.
Answers to the sleep questions we hear most
Snoring, insomnia, CPAP comfort, smarter naps, even your chronotype: our Sleep Health & Education library tackles the questions behind each one. Every guide is written in plain language, expert-reviewed, and ready whenever that 2 a.m. curiosity strikes.
Your mornings, decoded
Why you wake up with a headache (and when it's sleep apnea)
An estimated one in three people with untreated sleep apnea wake up with headaches. See what they feel like, and why many find treatment helps.
5 new-CPAP mistakes worth fixing (dry mouth included)
Dry mouth is one of the most common new-CPAP complaints. This quick video walks through five beginner mistakes, and how to fix them early.
Dr. Breus in the Media
Podcasts
The School of Greatness on Apple
In the press
Article on LA Times
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with Dr. Michael Grandner
Got a question for a future episode? Send a quick video to podcast@sleepdoctor.com — you might hear it answered on air.
Small upgrades, better mornings
New CPAP masks, starting at $69
A mask that seals well means fewer air leaks, and fewer leaks can mean less dry mouth. Browse our newest nasal, pillow, and full-face styles.
Your Home Sleep Study may be covered
We now accept most insurance plans, and eligible patients may pay as little as $0. Test in your own bed, then review results with a sleep specialist.*
Ask the people who've been there
Got a question that didn't make this issue? The Sleep Doctor Forum connects you with real people navigating the same nights, from CPAP setup to stubborn insomnia. Ask anything, swap what's working, and see for yourself that you're far from alone.
*Based on claims data, eligible insured patients may pay as little as $0 for the home sleep study and related consultations. Actual out-of-pocket costs vary by insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and coverage. We will provide your out-of-pocket cost prior to your first consultation. Cost does not include any post-diagnosis medication or treatment, if and when prescribed.
Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM, FAASM
Double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. Author of the groundbreaking books, The Power of When, and Sleep Drink Breathe, and an expert resource for most major publications (Oprah, The Doctors, NY Times, and more).
