How frustrating is it to wake during the night?If you are fortunate enough to fall asleep, how frustrating is it to wake during the night? Some people manage to roll...reactions19repliesTips & AdviceSleep HygieneCoping
Meeting My Insomnia Head-on in the New YearNew Year’s resolutions are not typically my thing. In fact, I tend to scroll right on past posts that even mention the...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Remedy: Shower, Couch, BedOur fall break trip is coming, and my family did not vacation this summer. To say we are excited to step out...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Demands a New BedThings are getting serious around here. Insomnia is becoming as much a part of me as my own personality traits. That is...reactionscomments
Melatonin: What's This About a Vampire Hormone?Melatonin is a curious thing. Over the last few years, I have tried it occasionally when I had trouble sleeping with mixed...reactionscomments
10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My LifeInsomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to...reactionscomments
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come...reactions1comment
Insomnia: My Doctor's SuggestionsI almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Meet MeditationInsomnia has forced me to look for new tactics to find sleep over the last few years. I have tried both staying...reactionscomments
FeaturedLet's talk success...What kinds of things have you tried that brought you relief from insomnia? Have you found something you would love to recommend?...reactions7repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedTaking Your Insomnia on VacationHow do you prepare yourself for bouts of insomnia while vacationing? I am trying to plan ahead for a fall break trip...reactionsrepliesSleep HygieneTravelTips & Advice
When Anxiety and Insomina Become BedfellowsThere is no reason to beat around the bush. I have anxiety. Lately, it’s been almost to the point of crippling me...reactionscomments
Waking nightly at the same timeI have a pattern to my sleep...not a good one. I am waking nightly at the same time--usually 3am. I try to...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedMeditation and SleepHave you tried meditation to help with your insomnia? Is there one technique you feel works better than others?...reactions5repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sorry for What I Said After Yet Another Sleepless NightIt’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at...reactionscomments
Catching 40 Winks My WayI caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40...reactions1comment
Short on Sleep...and PatienceI don’t know about you, but insomnia is really testing my patience. As time goes on, I’m pretty sure it’s testing the...reactionscomments
Sleeping Before I Can't Sleep: Is This My New Normal?“Are you still watching Good Girls?” There it was just as big as life. Nothing says you've missed an unexplained stretch of...reactionscomments
Hypnagogia: It's a Nice Place to Visit but I Don't Want to Stay ThereThere exists a wonderfully soothing and dreamy state that lies somewhere between complete consciousness and sound sleep. Within that land, I am...reactions2comments
Insomnia: Faking It Until You Make ItSeveral years ago, I had a coworker whose mantra was, “Fake it till you make it.” Truth be told, I don’t know...reactionscomments
