No sleep for 3 nights out of the past 5.Hi, First of all, I've been under a lot of stress recently with my dad dying a few weeks ago (who I had been living with) and my mother having...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingMental HealthSymptoms
Hypnic JerksHi everyone, I've been experiencing really bad hypnic jerks recently when trying to sleep. For some background, I have really bad stress and anxiety triggered by my health. Recently I've...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
Nightmare of insomnia!I'm 67 years old,always had insomnia,have to have a very dark room. Even a beam of light will keep me up,I've tired everything except sleeping pills,which I won't do,I wake...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTreatment
Not able to sleep well for yearsI am a brain tumor survivor who was misdiagnosed with fibro. I was married to a functional alcoholic as my Father was. I had it removed in 2011. He filed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronicCopingAwareness
What's the most helpful thing you've learned about your Insomnia? Ive been told so many unhelpful things which got me to thinking - has anyone here either been given good/helpful advice, or learned something through their experiences that has been...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
FeaturedParenting children with sleep disordersDoes anyone else deal with this? I can't find any advice on how to function daily when you're dealing with awake children half the night... Every night. We're having our...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingCoping
Insomnia I stopped sleeping 3 years ago when my mom died. I still have insomnia. What have you tried?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronicCoping
MCII have MCI (mild cognitive impairment) resulting from a severe bike accident in 1995. At the present time I am having trouble getting and staying asleep. I do take an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsCoping
It feels like i am awake all night. But i am asleepHi im 24 years i just started having insomnia. Its benn 1 and half months now. Everyday i always feel like i was awake the whole night. Its frustrates me...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingAwareness
FeaturedLet's talk success...What kinds of things have you tried that brought you relief from insomnia? Have you found something you would love to recommend? A mattress? A meditation? Is there a routine...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingTips & Advice