Posts Tagged ‘Sleep’

“The Sleep Shift” – Concept Trailer – Wong Fu Productions

July 19th, 2011

“The Sleep Shift” A concept trailer created by Wong Fu Productions along with Matrix Capital Entertainment. This trailer was shot as a showcase of an idea for a prospective new feature from Wong Fu Productions. The actual movie has not been made yet, this is just a teaser. The real movie is still some time away. Until then, this is our vision. Simon is forced into a listless and troubled life when he must take on the responsibility to work the nightshift at his family-owned convenient store. Working the graveyard hours causes him to sleep during the day. After realizing his anxiety has led him to sleepwalk regularly, he begins to record his unconscious experiences. To his amazement, Simon discovers that his life asleep is more exciting and desirable than his life awake. Exec Producer: Eric Wang Produced/Written/Directed/Cinematography by: Wesley Chan Ted Fu Philip Wang Edited by: Wesley Chan Art Director: Xiao Qiao Liu Simon: Daniel Franco Mabel: Vivian Gray Felix: Donavan Thomas Set Designers: Mona Nahm Set Dressers: Hair: Makeup: Wadrobe: Convenient store provided by “Union Liquor” Original Music: Death Cab for Cutie – A Movie Script Ending Feist – Feel it All Notwist – Consequence For more information visit www.wongfuproductions.com or contact wongfupro@gmail.com

Classic Insomnia & Sleeping Disorders Films DVD: 1945 – 1950 Sleep, Insomnia, Sleeping Disorders & Deprivation, & Rest Sickness History Films

August 11th, 2010

  • Table Of Contents:
  • (1) Sleep For Health (1950) – 11 Minutes
  • (2) Insomnia (1945) 19 Minutes
  • (3) Rest And Health (1949) 10 Minutes

Product Description
“Dreams don’t make much sense do they?” The Sleep and Insomnia films collection is a rare glimpse into the past when sleeping disorders were becoming acknowledged as a widespread problem. Research and science have explained lots about sleeping and dreaming since the 50′s, but these fascinating film attempted to explain how to get good sleep, what dreams are, and how to cure insomnia, with the limited research that was available at the time. Temperature of the room and sheets, relaxation, softness of mattresses, and lighting are all focus points to good sleep. Table Of Contents: (1) Sleep For Health (1950) – Dreamy film about how good sleeping habits should begin at home when children are young because good sleep is vital to a happy lifestyle. No details are left out in this film that even discusses how the right sheets and mattresses should feel – 11 Minutes (2) Insomnia (1945) – Features an old Donald Duck cartoon, but mainly follows around a young mechanic who fears he may die from insomnia. Strange film claims relaxing will and releasing tension will solve sleeping disorder – 19 Minutes (3) Rest And Health (1949) – John eats right, is in great shape, doesn’t drink coffee, alcohol or smoke, so why is he feeling so down all the time? Yes, that’s right…..he cant get any good sleep – 10 Minutes

Classic Insomnia & Sleeping Disorders Films DVD: 1945 – 1950 Sleep, Insomnia, Sleeping Disorders & Deprivation, & Rest Sickness History Films

Sleep And Anxiety Disorders

July 2nd, 2010

The subconscious is a dark and mysterious place. It can manifest itself in many forms. In the case of sleep and anxiety disorders, the subconscious may obsess to the point where the person experiences dreams and nightmares regularly. This may lead to sleep disorders which are often the result of psychological reasons such as anxiety, obsessions and compulsions. Excessive thinking about one of more subjects can seed the subconscious. The subconscious then interferes with the sleep process. Sleep and anxiety disorders are often brought on by the subconscious.

Depression, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorders are four things that commonly lead to anxiety. With anxiety, people will frequently suffer from sleep disorders. Sleep and anxiety disorders are often closely related and one can lead to the other. Traumatic experiences or panic attacks can lead to anxiety attacks. The anxiety attacks can be also be brought on by worrying or thinking too much about the problems in your life.

Treatment of Sleep and Anxiety Disorders

To get rid of sleep and anxiety disorders, it is best to try and curtail your worries. Don’t dwell too much on your problems. I know that is tough to do but with practice and a bedtime ritual that puts you at ease and relaxes you before you go to sleep; you can minimize the sleep and anxiety disorders during the night. There are remedies including professional help for panic disorders. Panic disorders are common at night and include waking up with a pounding heart, sense of panic, cold sweats and disorientation.

Do you feel like you have been violated? You have no control of things. These are often the result of traumatic events such as a death of a person you are close with, or violent acts against yourself or someone you love. There are many situations that may be classified as trauma. You can overcome these with some professional help. You can help the psychological process by coming to grip with the situation. You have to come to terms with what happened and get your life back under control. If you can do this, then you are well on your way too minimizing or even curing your sleep and anxiety disorder.

Another common impediment to having a good night sleep is obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD can be manifested by a number of things. Something is wrong with the bed or room. Someone is watching as you sleep. Real or imagined, these things will affect your sleep patterns. Compulsions such as hiding under the blankets, counting tiles on the ceiling or anything that takes up all your thoughts or being too aware of your surroundings are all indicative of OCD. Sleep and anxiety disorders are frequently by-products of OCD.

Too get a good night’s sleep you must clear your head. Work and personal problems must be dealt with or discarded in your mind before you will sleep restfully. Sleep can also be promoted by aromatherapy and massage. A lot of sleep and anxiety disorders can be negated with a regimented routine before retiring for the night.

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