ADHD and Sleep problems are not a myth.
Still shattered after 8 hours in bed?
You’re not imagining it.
If your ADHD meds have stopped working,
if you’re self-medicating just to get through the day,
and if sleep advice feels like it was written for someone else’s brain…
You’re in the right place.
“NSI doesn’t adapt ADHD brains to fit sleep advice,
We adapt sleep science to fit ADHD brains.”
Alastair, Founder, Neurospicy Sleep Institute™
BREAKING SLEEP NEUROSCIENCE NEWS
Two significant studies have just been published:
– Current medical sleep guidelines do not serve ADHD
– Poor sleep linked to 172 diseases, including fatal conditions
Study 1
Universities of Southampton and Amsterdam
1,364 adults
Published BMJ, July 2025
- ADHD problems measurably impact quality of life
- Medical protocols miss this connection entirely
- Current sleep guidelines do not take into account ADHD specificities.
Study 2
International study conducted by Peking University and the Army Medical University
88,000+ adults
Published Health Data Science, July 2025
- Sleep timing after 12:30 am significantly increases disease risk
- 172 diseases linked to poor sleep patterns, with 92 having over 20% risk attributable to sleep behaviour
- Myth debunked: most ‘long sleepers’ actually get less than 6 hours
Why NSI Exists
We built tools for what medicine missed.
Designed specifically for how ADHD brains work.
Your struggles are valid, and fixable.
- Standard sleep advice ignores ADHD wiring and executive dysfunction
- Medical training averages less than 2 hours on sleep disorders
- Tools built for inconsistency, not perfect routines
Why ADHD brains are different
When counting sheep becomes a farm simulation.
ADHD brains are wired to seek stimulation. When you try to wind down with tedious, repetitive tasks, your brain rebels by making them interesting.
Counting sheep? Now you’re calculating grazing patterns and optimising pasture management.
This happens because ADHD brains have irregular dopamine regulation. The wind-down period that neurotypical brains find naturally calming triggers our brains to search for stimulation.
We experience hyperarousal – physically tired but mentally wired – making it impossible to follow standard “just relax” advice.
75%
ADHD adults report chronic sleep issues
vs 30% in the general population.
2-3x
increased risk of sleep apnea than neurotypical
20-30%
Reduced ADHD symptoms after fixing sleep
YOUR COACH
I’m Alastair, and I help ADHDers get better sleep using tools designed for neurodivergent brains:
- I spent many years with undiagnosed sleep apnea, which nearly cost me my life.
- Research-backed strategies that work with your wiring, not against it
- Coaching qualifications in ADHD, Sleep and Behavioural Science
- Creator of the Alcohol Reset Coach and Moderation Mastery for ADHD Minds
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Provider
Introducing the NSI Sleep System
Tools designed for brains that don’t switch off at bedtime
Instead of fighting your brain’s need for stimulation, we work with it.
The NSI system uses dopamine-friendly transitions, racing thought management, and sensory completion techniques – because “just relax” isn’t an instruction ADHD brains can follow.
We don’t possess an on/off switch; what we need is a dimmer.
This system gives you:
- Why standard sleep advice fails for ADHD brains
- The neuroscience behind ADHD sleep problems, in plain English
- Proven tools that fit into real life, not around it
- Practical strategies for chaotic nights and wired minds
What results can you expect?
✅ Actually falling asleep instead of lying awake for hours
✅ Waking up refreshed instead of exhausted
✅ Better executive function and emotional regulation
✅ Reduced need for caffeine and stimulants
✅ Fewer 3 am anxiety spirals
✅ Improved ADHD medication effectiveness
✅ Less overwhelm and better decision-making
✅ Energy to tackle your actual priorities
* results may vary between clients
Finally sleeping through the night
“I used to lie awake for hours with my mind racing. The Dimmer Switch Method actually works – I’m asleep within 30 minutes now.”
★★★★★
Sarah, 28, graphic designer
Medication works better now
“Better sleep = better focus. My ADHD meds are actually effective again instead of fighting constant exhaustion.”
★★★★★
Alex, 31, software developer
Saving me £100 on extra coffees alone
“I can’t believe how much coffee I needed to keep me awake at the office. I’m so much more focused now too.
★★★★★
Richard, 52, project manager
Our programmes
ADHD Sleep Reset Kit™
20 chapters, designed for for chaotic nights and racing minds
▸ Dimmer Switch Method for gradual wind-down
▸ Dopamine-friendly transition strategies
▸ Emergency 3 am reset protocols
▸ Sensory completion techniques
Sleep Apnea Survival Kit
For when you’re sleeping but never feeling rested
▸ Medical red flags ADHDers miss
▸ GP navigation scripts that work
▸ CPAP adaptation for ADHD brains
▸ Why ADHDers are 2-3x more likely to have sleep apnoea
NEW – Discover your ADHD sleep profile
Take our 3-minute quiz that:
- identifies your sleep pattern
- suggests strategies that work for you
- discover what doesn’t work.
Are you rumination loops, circadian drift, task paralysis, sensory dysregulation, or hyperarousal?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to completely change my bedtime routine?
Not at all. This programme is designed for people who want practical tools that work with their existing life, not against it.
What if I’ve tried everything already?
You’re in the right place. NSI was built by someone who’s lived it. We understand the frustration of advice that doesn’t work for ADHD brains.
Is this just another “sleep hygiene” approach?
No. We use neuroscience-backed strategies designed specifically for how ADHD brains work – not generic advice that assumes everyone’s wiring is the same.
Will it affect my medication?
Getting better sleep has been shown to make medication more effective, monitor how you feel and discuss with your doctor.
Will the sleep reset kit work if I am not ADHD?
Absolutely! These tools and strategies even work on mere neurotypicals, offering a cruise liner compared to the rowing boat of “normal” advice.
Blogs
Sleep Warrior Club™
Built for people who’ve already started their NSI sleep reset and want to stay in rhythm.
You’ll get 24/7 access to a personalised sleep planner that will adjust to your day, weekly nudges and member-only tools.
Plus, secure online access to your kits and discounts on journals. It’s handy when focus drifts or motivation slips.
Strictly for those who’ve purchased the programme directly.
Launch: 1st September 2025
Introducing
“Neurospicy does…”
Our own choice of themed playlists, field tested (or should that be bed tested?) on neurospicy minds to help drift off to sleep.
These playlists are only ever likely to help as part of a wider bedtime transition routine however, that’s how our minds work – see our blog to find out more.
footnote
Apnea or Apnoea?
I deliberated over this.
My instinct was that UK English would prevail, but the data showed me something interesting: even in the UK, most people search for “apnea” rather than “apnoea.”
Our mission is to reach as many people as possible, so on this occasion, the international spelling has it. I’ve said it now, so I don’t need to journal it later 😜
Still thinking about it?
