Sleepless in Flint, MII have had insomnia since the age of 13 and I am 55yrs old now. I am awake for 3 days and nights and sometimes longer and when I do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Managing an extended stretch of terrible insomniaWhen you are experiencing an extended stretch of bad insomnia, what areas of your life are most impacted? How do you cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Do People With Insomnia Have Any Other Health Conditions?Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesComorbidities
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
Hyperarousal with insomnia Does anyone have hyper arousal. Not form ptsd. Connected only with insomnia. I will have less sleep/more awake as an example. This is when zero tiredness happens. Even after days...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSleep Hygiene
how to get rid of falling asleep in retrograde mannerIve this problem that when i feel sleepy and try falling asleep, my brain calms down in 5 mins, and while I am on the verge of dozing off my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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
What is your ideal sleep environment?What is your perfect sleep environment? Do you like a cool room? Silence or a little bit of noise? Darkness or light?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
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