Insomnia + Vacation = Success!A few months ago, I experimented with some odd little changes here and there to my bedtime routine; just to see if...reactionscomments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-TimeThink-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions...reactions2comments
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
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
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
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
Navigating Insomnia by Learning to Listen to My BodyI hit 47 this year. Gah. I have to admit – not loving the way that sounds. But on with the show...reactionscomments
Weighted Blanket, You Say?As a kid, I loved bedtime. I know that sounds odd, but there was just something about the feeling of being all...reactionscomments
Evening Naps and Insomnia-Filled NightsLately, I have been caught in the middle of a vicious cycle. Napping has never been my thing. In fact, I spend...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Point of No ReturnI arrived last night at approximately 11:00 PM. Where? It's easily called the point of no return. I know it was 11:00...reactionscomments
My Search History According to InsomniaThe search box is a funny thing. I always get a little laugh out of the random assortment of things auto-filling Google's...reactionscomments
Sleeping With the Enemy: Insomnia and a Chronic IllnessThere is a real and frightening unpredictability to my nights. It goes far beyond the normal worry over whether or not I...reactionscomments
Working Down to a Good Night's SleepAs far back as I can remember – before the days of flip phones, before Trapper Keepers and Aquanet, and before my...reactionscomments
Fighting My Insomnia by Doing a 180 – LiterallyI used to love bedtime – many, many moons ago. I loved everything about it. Snuggling into the sheets, bringing the quilt...reactionscomments
