Jes Hojsan

If you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While I can sit here and say this now...

I think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful of adjustments and settings. At any given moment...

I use to think naps are great for puppies, babies, and the elderly. But not for me. Not for someone who is productive, young, and taking care of 2 toddlers...

Whether I’m experiencing pain flare-up from my ankylosing spondylitis arthritis or simply ruminating over all of the responsibilities of adulthood, sleepless nights can really dampen my whole day – and...

I have been suffering from axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and other conditions that cause inflammation in the body. I have spent the past decade in and out of hospital ERs, adjusting...

I don't know if this is common for those who experience insomnia, but I hate nighttime routines. In my 20s, I felt that the sleepless nights of my teen years...

If you are reading this article wondering what painsomnia is, consider yourself lucky. Many of us with chronic illnesses are very familiar with insomnia. I used to think I knew...

Hey! I'm Jes, and I currently reside in northern Ontario, Canada. I'm intuitive, a mother of 2, a wife, artistic, and an advocate. I've suffered from insomnia most of my...