Time Change ChallengesHow is the time change treating you? Has springing forward made your insomnia worse? Is there anything you do to make this time of year more tolerable?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks.Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one. They are so popular that even toy versions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 tucked into bed safe and sound. That feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 an inordinate amount of time staying busy from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 because that's the time I normally try to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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, right? Strange things are happening to my body...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedHeredity and InsomniaDo you have family members who struggle with insomnia? Do your parents also have it? Your siblings? Is insomnia something you grew up talking about in your family?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & Family
Bringing All the NoiseNoise. I need it, and I always have. I am one of those people who needs the television on in the background. I was one of those students who had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 address bar as I begin to type. Teaching...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 will sleep. When my head hits the pillow...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 days watching Mr. Rogers – I can recall...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Parenting a child with insomniaHow do you help your child or teen/young adult who is experiencing insomnia? Have you sought medical intervention? Was it useful?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyPrescription Medication
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 up to cover my entire head, and finding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you always had insomnia? Did you struggle with insomnia as a child/teen or insomnia something that showed up once you hit adulthood?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic
Scrolling With Insomnia: 3 Reminders I Got From a Facebook AdWe have all been there – scrolling social media in the wee hours. Insomnia or not, we are all guilty of spending extra time perusing Facebook or Instagram when we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedParenting and InsomniaI'm a worrier--I think I worry enough for both myself and my kids. Parenting questions keep me awake many nights. I've tried some of the calming techniques found here on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCopingFriends & Family
Insomnia: You've Tried it All, But Have You Tried Comedy?If you haven’t tried a little laughter in the face of adversity, I highly recommend you give it a shot. We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedAllergies and InsomniaHow do seasonal allergies impact your sleep? Are you able to get rest despite the itching and stuffiness? ...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSleep HygieneTips & Advice
3 Positives to Sleeplessness: My Hidden Insomnia Perks2020 was a rollercoaster to say the least – and not the good kind. It’s akin to that 1 ride at the amusement park you look forward to all summer...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Working Hard Means Sleeping Hard – SometimesAs we grow, some things stick with us and others fade slowly away. For instance, I can remember all my old childhood phone numbers and the color of my first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
