What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone. But it most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Menopause at MidnightMenopause is a universal rite of passage for women. While some glide through with nary a care in the world, a lot of women experience symptoms ranging from mild to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Battling Insomnia: To Be SeenI see you. It has been a long night, hasn't it? More than just one long night, a row of many long nights, sometimes spanning days or months. Who even...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Middle of the Night SilenceI know this might be an unpopular opinion, but sometimes I like the silence in the middle of the night. Don't get me wrong - I would much rather be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My IV Ketamine ExperienceI remember sitting in my doctor's office discussing alternative options to managing my pain and helping my PTSD. The topic of ketamine infusions had come up before but between the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With Brain Fog and Memory LossAs someone who has lived with a sleep disorder for most of my life, it took me until the middle of adulthood to realize that chronic sleep deprivation is one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My History With ADHD and How It Has Affected My InsomniaI have been experiencing insomnia since I was a young girl back in the 80s as if being a teenager was not hard enough. Things were never easy for me from when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insurance Woes: Finding a Sleep Med That WorksIn the last many years, my insomnia has been a major influencer on my health - physically and mentally. Functioning off such little sleep has had me struggling in a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Vulnerability of SleepFor many, falling asleep is extremely difficult. I have heard many community members, myself included, say that they just cannot turn their mind off, they cannot unwind, they cannot release...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Visiting Huberman's (Insomnia) LabI admit I have my biases against self-proclaimed health and wellness experts who want to sell me "the new cure" or tell me "the secret your doctor does not want...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Is Different for Trauma SurvivorsIf you have experienced any type of trauma in your life, you know it affects every single part of your life. From how your brain operates and the chemicals it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CBD Gummies for SleepInsomnia is the trouble of falling asleep and staying asleep. Something that plagues more people than I think we realize. It could be caused by a myriad of things, conditions, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Set Yourself Up for a Good NapAs someone who has lived with Insomnia for most of my life, I’ve learned firsthand that there are some days where a nap is not only desired, but required. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fading Light at Night is As Helpful as Morning LightAll of the sleep advice on the interwebs tends to include a suggestion for getting light in the morning to 'jumpstart the day' and 'anchor your circadian rhythm'. I think...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Notorious, power nap trap.After a long day and an even longer week of very little sleep, my insomnia wreaked absolute havoc on my mind and body. It is Friday night, there is no...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Infections or Illness Alongside InsomniaEveryone gets sick - and being sick can and often does interfere with sleep regularly - even for the average person who does not live with a sleep disorder. Now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Accidentally Up All NightWhat happens when you follow your regular sleep routine, climb into bed... and proceed to never fall asleep? Any normal person might ask “how is that even possible.'' These comments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving the Work Day After a Sleepless NightAt least once a week, I battle through the school day after a sleepless night. I manage to make it through the workday after tossing and turning, trying not to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nap GuiltAs someone who has lived with insomnia for quite some time, I'm intimately familiar with the frustration that is needing a nap. Now, this isn't an elective decision to rest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is this insomnia acute or is this chronic?Over the years, I have learned so much about my insomnia, my triggers, and when it gets worse and when it eases up. I do not think I ever really...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments