The Hidden Connection Between Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders and Chronic Diseases
DOZE AND DIE rips the covers off the silent epidemic raging through our society: sleep disorders.
DOZE AND DIE is a short, fictionalised story that follows the intersecting journeys of Ahmed, Sarah, Robert and Troy – as they deal with their own challenges and the consequences.
With brutal honesty, I weave a chilling tale that follows the intertwined lives of everyday people – Sarah, Robert, Troy, and Ahmed – as they battle the devastating consequences of untreated sleep apnea, insomnia, and more.
5 Stars
This story surrounding a number of individuals with common issues surrounding sleep is a must read. Hard hitting for a reader suffering from sleep related disorders, and a call to action message for healthcare professionals largely ignorant of the consequences of sleep deprivation, everyone will take something from this wonderfully written book.
5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
One of the most striking aspects of this book is its underground messages about using alternative methods—some legal, some not—to deal with sleep…..
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Five stars for an eye-opening, life-changing read!
DOZE AND DIE is a dramatisation rooted in real-world evidence and informed by my three decades of experience in the field of sleep medicine.
As the CEO and founder of the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS), I have dedicated my career to making sleep expertise accessible.
Sleep disorders not only impact an individual’s quality of life but also contribute to a myriad of chronic health problems, including:
Obesity
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Depression
By weaving together scientific research, sleep expertise, and personal narratives, DOZE AND DIE aims to raise awareness about the importance of sleep health and the transformative power of accessible, evidence-based interventions.
Sneak a listen to a two minute extract of DOZE AND DIE, narrated by the author himself!
Here’s Robert (AI created image) as he wakes up after dozing while driving.
Just in time to avoid disaster.
Been there?
Helen is bullied at school and to fit in she takes up vaping.
Leading her on the path of dependency…
(AI created image.)
DOZE AND DIE is a work of fiction. But the situations are relatable.
Brace yourself, as I shine a glaring spotlight on the failures of our healthcare system, where overworked doctors miss critical diagnoses, and big pharma ruthlessly chases profits over patients.
Witness the gut-wrenching moments when sleep-deprived Sarah causes a fatal car crash, and grief-stricken Robert grapples with the loss of his wife while struggling to care for his daughters as a newly single father with diabetes.
(AI created image).
Feel the simmering rage…
Feel the simmering rage as Troy, denied proper care by a shuttered clinic, storms into Ahmed’s pharmacy desperate for help.
And stand alongside Ahmed, the unsung hero, as he battles to provide life-saving sleep treatments in his community, while wrestling with the decision to expose the truth about a fraudulent sleep apnea drug.
DOZE AND DIE is a wake-up call you can’t ignore. It’s a searing indictment of a broken system that’s letting millions suffer in silence, and a rallying cry for change.
The message is clear: the time to act is now, before more lives are shattered.
This book will leave you shocked, angered, and ultimately inspired to join the fight for better sleep health.
Strap in – it’s going to be a wild ride.
You want even more?!
Here’s Adrian, reading from DOZE AND DIE about Helen and ‘pharming’.
In this 2 minute clip you’ll hear about the rising trend of abuse of Over-the-Counter ‘sleep aids’.
“You can clearly picture the families involved, and sadly, the scenarios are very realistic, even though the stories themselves are fiction.
Don’t shy away from the reality behind the fiction.
If you are recognizing yourself in any of these characters, this is your wake-up call to get help. Great job of bringing the characters to life”
As a sleep apnea sufferer and lover of a good page turner, Doze and Die kept me wide awake until the last page, and I never snored once.
Thanks again to Adrian for raising awareness of undiagnosed sleep disorders, and in a most entertaining way.
A must read for sufferers and health professionals alike.
“Doze and Die” is a must read for anyone getting behind the wheel of a vehicle because lives can change in the “slow” blink of an eye…
“Whilst ‘DOZE AND DIE’ is a fictional story, it represents many of the real-life issues that so many people with undiagnosed sleep disorders face. Treatment of a sleep issue can literally save lives. There’s nothing fictional about that!
Congratulations to the author for raising awareness of this vitally important issue!!”
This is a great piece of creative work from Adrian.
Well done on this!
It makes for a great read and conveys the right message across to patients and their families who can sometimes suffer in silence or deal with the aftermath.
An interview with Adrian Zacher about DOZE AND DIE.
