Why Is Sleep Hygiene So Easy, But So Hard?When you think you have all the answers to how you get ready for bed, wake up, etc...how do you handle insomnia...reactionscomments
My Sleep AffirmationsI'd like to dedicate some words to those in the sleep disorders community. Words, that if you'd like, have the option that...reactions1comment
ADD, Insomnia, and MeRecently, I had another acronym added to my health resume – ADD, or attention deficit disorder. I'll be honest and tell you...reactionscomments
Depression, Illness, and OversleepingLately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe...reactionscomments
My Experience With Dysautonomia, POTS and InsomniaIn a previous article related to insomnia, I briefly wrote that my post-orthostatic syndrome (POTS) affects my sleep, and lack thereof. My...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Episodes of InsomniaOver the last several months, I have noticed my partner experiencing more insomnia and signs of light sleeping. They are finding it...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Grief, Malnutrition: The Ultimate TrifectaIt’s been a long year medically for me, spending many weeks in the hospital. During this time, I lost my best friend...reactionscomments
A Short-Term Solution: A Brand New BedThis year, I finally did something for not only myself but my partner that would completely change our lives. And by lives...reactions2comments
Having a Partner Who Has the Ever-Changing Sleep and Rotating Work ScheduleMy partner and I couldn't have more different sleep patterns. He falls asleep fast, is able to fall back asleep right away...reactionscomments
Adding Adderall Back Into My Med Rotation: The Side EffectsI was diagnosed as an adult with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) about 3 years ago. It explained so much – over...reactionscomments
Grief Affects Insomnia in So Many WaysRecently, I tragically lost a good friend I became very close friends with for a few years. I never got to see...reactionscomments
What Happens in an EMDR Session?EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy has 8 phases: These phases are not all timed specifically nor are they all timed...reactions1comment
Now That I'm Healing... I Still Can't SleepI previously wrote about how I recently went through a medical crisis. Well, anyone who has had a major medical event knows...reactionscomments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 3This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first...reactionscomments