Panic, Pain, and Sleepless NightsIt was a glorious night. I was able to get comfortable with ease, and I fell asleep with no fuss. Being able to hop in bed, find a cozy spot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Dreams Trigger InsomniaIt's rare that I sleep deep enough and long enough to really dream, and it is even more rare for me to sleep long enough to have a dream that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypothyroidism, Menopause, and Mental Illness: The Perfect Storm for InsomniaI am having more trouble sleeping than usual, and it is slowly driving me mad. The fatigue is really getting to me, and I am struggling to get through each...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia Versus Asthma: How One Influences the OtherIn addition to having insomnia, I also have asthma. Lately, I have had more issues at night, and this has had a direct impact on my insomnia. It is not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Struggling with Fatigue and How It Affects Mental HealthI'm tired. I did not sleep well last night, so I did not get enough sleep to function well. I'm dragging through the day trying my best to get myself...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Insomnia: Trying to Sleep When it StormsStorms keep me awake. I live in an area where tornadoes are a somewhat common occurrence. When we have a storm, there is often the possibility of it turning into...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Wearing a Cardiac Event Monitor Affect Insomnia?During a recent visit to a cardiologist, the doctor asked me to wear a cardiac event monitor for 2 weeks. I knew it was going to be an annoyance, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Cannot Sleep Late to Catch Up on SleepI recently had to start taking medication to treat hypothyroidism. This pill needs to be taken in the morning before eating, and it needs to be taken at about the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at NightPain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough trouble falling and staying asleep without adding pain...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Settling Into a Routine With Insomnia: My DilemmaI spent many years lying in bed for 12 or more hours a day trying to get enough sleep. My weird sleep schedule, or should I say lack of schedule...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Psychosis Affect Insomnia?As my mental health continues to suffer, my fear of one of the most disturbing symptoms I have ever experienced increases. I have dealt with psychosis in the past, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Insomnia is Constantly ChangingAs soon as I adjust to a schedule or lack thereof, things change again. I think that is one of the hardest parts of having insomnia. When your body adjusts...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Insomnia's Affect on My Chronic PainI have an undiagnosed illness that randomly causes pain. Add pain to insomnia, and I feel like I am getting very little sleep. The reappearance of more bothersome pain is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Insomnia Affect Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation?For 4 1/2 years, an undiagnosed illness has affected my mobility and limited my physical capabilities in a number of ways. Over that time, I have had times when my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can I Sleep When My Stress Level Is So High?We all know how much stress affects every part of our life, and we have all been told to reduce our stress levels. How are we supposed to do that?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Racing Thoughts Fuel My Insomnia Even When I’m SleepingI am always concerned about what could happen. I have always been that way. My anxiety is often through the roof as I worry over what bad things could happen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypersomnia and InsomniaI have hypersomnia caused by hypothyroidism. An insomniac with hypersomnia is the strangest thing. It is confusing and frustrating. Having trouble staying awake and being unable to sleep at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia: Struggling to Manage FatigueOne of the worst symptoms of insomnia for me is fatigue. Dragging through each day and trying to get things done is hard when you don’t get enough sleep. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Does Stress Affect Insomnia?In recent days, I have spent a great deal of time worried about so many things. No matter how I have tried to reduce my stress, I have failed in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can I Get Comfortable to Sleep at Night?I feel like I spend a great deal of time repositioning myself each night. I have a lot of trouble getting comfortable at night, and it seems even harder to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
