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Sleep Medicine Works: The Difference is Night and Day

by Dr. Swathy Karamchedu

This digital illustration shows the transformation that happens when sleep medicine steps in, through a split portrait of Fukuro, an anthropomorphic owl. One side is dim and disheveled – messy plume, dark circles, slouched posture, heavy reliance on coffee and stimulants, and a broken sleep schedule, all representing chronic exhaustion. The other is bright, alert, and grounded, with subtle details like a CPAP mask and a regular and fulfilling sleep routine. The transition between the two sides is where the story lives. Sleep medicine isn’t about “just getting more sleep,” it’s about actually feeling human again. It is about reclaiming clarity, health, and energy. This piece is a reminder that healing is real, and better sleep is possible.

Artist: Swathy Karamchedu, MBBS, MSc, MMSc

 

Dr. Swathy Karamchedu is a physician, researcher, health communicator and artist who works at the intersection of art and health education to promote sleep health among younger populations. She is currently the Co-Founder of Sleep Doodles, a health education initiative dedicated to promoting pediatric sleep health and overall well-being to nurture a generation of well-rested, sleep-savvy kids who will become well-rested adults.