Cooler Nights, Menopause, and InsomniaLet me start by saying that I normally keep the temperature in my bedroom just a smidge above something suitable for a penguin habitat. Still, with cooler temperatures arriving with...reactionscomments
Hypothyroidism and Napping: How They Affect My InsomniaI was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Right after I started medication, I found relief from some of its symptoms, including the ridiculous amount of fatigue it caused. Unfortunately, the relief...reactionscomments
Mortality and Insomnia: Feeling Old Keeps Me Awake at NightI just reached a big milestone in my life, and I hate it. Just yesterday, I reached the 1-year mark of amenorrhea. That means I have officially entered menopause. Um...reactionscomments
Will the End of Perimenopause Change My Insomnia?I know that hormones affect my sleep patterns. Perimenopause has wreaked havoc on my body for years now. It has certainly agitated my insomnia and kept me awake a good...reactionscomments
How Multiple Illnesses and Ailments Create the Perfect Storm for InsomniaI have a lot of issues going on right now, medically speaking. There are so many different things and so many different symptoms that I truly have no idea what...reactions4comments
Changing Bedding Can Change Your SleepThe seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping so I needed to add to the bedding in my motorhome. I had opted to pass on changing out bedding for...reactions2comments
Depression and Insomnia: One Causes the OtherI have gone back and forth over cause and effect. Does depression cause insomnia or does insomnia cause depression? My answer is both. This is my personal experience of how...reactionscomments
A Shifting Sleep Schedule Might Steal My MorningsI have started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. While I am happy to have extra hours in the day to get things done, I have concerns. Waking...reactions1comment
Mental Health, Physical Health, and Insomnia: A Perfect StormI have bipolar disorder and panic disorder. I am going through perimenopause and have IBS. If that were not enough, I also have an undiagnosed medical condition with all sorts...reactionscomments
Insomnia: A Shift in Sleep PatternsI have spent a lot of time complaining that I felt like I was missing out on life because of my sleep pattern. I went to bed at decent times...reactionscomments
11 States in 7 Days Means Many Different BedsTraveling with insomnia can lead to sleepless nights or tossing and turning all night. Changing beds every night for a week could lead to a level of exhaustion that I...reactionscomments
How Changing Time Zones Affected My InsomniaI recently returned home after spending a week in a different time zone. This time zone was just 1 hour ahead of my own, so I did not expect it...reactionscomments
Hypothyroidism, Fatigue, and InsomniaI was getting plenty of sleep by my standards. I was used to functioning on several hours less sleep. Still, I felt tired all the time. I found myself struggling...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Dream Déjà VuSince I have insomnia, it’s rare that I sleep deep enough or long enough to have memorable dreams. Now that my sleep schedule has changed and I am getting more...reactionscomments
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My MorningsI recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I am going to revert to my old patterns...reactionscomments
Insomnia: How Illnesses Can Affect SleepI am so very tired. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I am still finding it hard to stay awake. Since I recently settled into a normal sleep...reactionscomments
Coping With Rational Fears That Keep Me AwakeFor the first time in over 3 years, I walked outside alone. I struggled to walk the short distance to be able to see the clear skies, hoping to catch...reactionscomments
Insomnia Agitates My Mystery Illness…and MeI have an undiagnosed medical condition. This mystery illness causes fatigue, sometimes exhaustion. Since I also have insomnia, this combination is greatly affecting my quality of life. Staying in bed...reactionscomments
Perimenopause, Panic Attacks, and InsomniaStop this ride. I definitely want off right now. These 3 things together are ridiculous. If you have not experienced a combination of these 3 things, be thankful. Imagine waking...reactionscomments
Bipolar Disorder: Insomnia Triggers Hypomania and ManiaI woke up this morning after yet another long night of tossing and turning. It was a restless night, and I did not get much sleep. As I tried to...reactionscomments
