Medication-Induced InsomniaI wasn’t always a person who is scared of medications, but I have definitely morphed into 1 over the years. The fear of medicine, in general, is not my problem...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Awareness Week®: 5 Ways I'm Shaking Things UpThe importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning day 1. Our parents wanted us to sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep, Please Don't Be a StrangerRecently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my own mini-marathons and thoroughly enjoyed every minute whether...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Bed DreadI need to just come right out and say it without mincing words. I dread going to bed. I mean that with every fiber of my being. I absolutely hate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Noise Is What You NeedSomehow, I managed to make it through raising 2 children without losing too many precious hours of sleep, but over the years insomnia became a part of my nighttime routine...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work. Your best friend might have reached his limit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Ridiculous Insomnia RitualWe have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” In many cases, I believe it to be true. I am going to take it a step further and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the importance of helping them recognize and appreciate differences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise VisitSome nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will sleep, but the odds of it happening are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains that for her at least, the 2 terms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and gives me no rest for a few months...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
