Loved Ones:
Whether it’s furry friends or romantic partners this space contains articles that include anyone person close to you
Why grief keeps us up at night
Grief is a universal experience, yet each person's encounter with it is unique and different. The timeline of grieving varies for each person, and no one's experience is the same. Despite this, sleep is an ongoing struggle for those going through bereavement. Cortisol...
Mourning sickness: Grieving the baby we only meet in dreams
Emily woke up in a panic. She couldn’t feel the baby moving anymore. She pressed on her stomach, each time pushing a little harder and a little further, hoping to feel the movement again. But there was nothing. Moments before, she had felt the kicks in her...
Parents ask: Why won’t my little one sleep alone?
In the age of the internet, parents are bombarded with conflicting advice: social media often portrays unrealistic or idealised versions of parenting, while well-meaning caregivers can find themselves criticised for any choice they make. With vast discourse and...
Family, loss, and finding home
It is often said that sleeping next to someone, whether it be a partner, a child or even a sibling, can be comforting and help with relaxation for a healthier night's sleep. But there’s a fine line between sleeping next to someone and a family practically sleeping on...
Sleeping through a breakup
Healing a broken heart is hard enough; adjusting to an empty bed every night might just be the icing on the cake. This expert advice will explain to you why bedtime is so difficult post-breakup and how to get through even the coldest and loneliest of nights. “I...
I dreamed my partner is cheating on me, does this mean anything?
Why do we dream about things people haven’t done — like cheating? Can our dreams predict the future? Doze spoke to three experts to find out what’s actually going on between us and our partner when we’re asleep. There is nothing stranger than waking up in the morning...
Am I a bad partner for not wanting to share a bed?
*I’ve been with my partner for seven years now and since we moved in together 3 years ago, I haven’t had a good night's sleep. I love them so much but they keep me awake every night snoring and pulling the covers off me. I hate waking up resentful of them for keeping...