Study or SleepBeing in school – whether it be elementary, high school, or college/university – often means losing sleep over school. Exam seasons in particular are when many students pull all-nighters to... By AnnaSamson3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Insomniac's Ode to EarplugsI never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in gold. OK, I might be going overboard now. But the... By Carin Lefkowitz3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-TimeThink-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions. At the same time, you can have too... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Breaking the Stigma: Anxiety Induced InsomniaIn a conversation the other day, I heard someone say: "It's just from anxiety and stress, that is not real insomnia." Needless to say, this made me stop in my... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Knitting Helps My Sleep – And Not Because It Is Boring!When I discussed the connection between knitting and sleeping with my partner, he laughed, essentially saying: 'Yeah, it is so boring looking it would definitely put me to sleep!' I... By Tracy Hannigan3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing Bedding Can Change Your SleepThe seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping so I needed to add to the bedding in my motorhome. I had opted to pass on changing out bedding for... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let’s Not Throw Around the Word “Cure” When It Comes to InsomniaYou know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies have found the answers to all that ails... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Mindfulness Help Insomnia and Improve Sleep Quality?When you have not slept well for a long time, you can often find yourself grabbing at any and all solutions, to just get a grip on your insomnia and... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asomnia or Insomnia?Most people who 'typically' sleep well don't know the difference between asomnia and insomina. In fact, as I type this, my spell corrector is sending off loud alarms – wanting... By Tracy Hannigan2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does Insomnia Impact Motor Functions?Insomnia is exhausting. It is utterly fatiguing. Whether it is short-term insomnia or a chronic condition you deal with year in and year out, it really takes a toll on... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depression and Insomnia: One Causes the OtherI have gone back and forth over cause and effect. Does depression cause insomnia or does insomnia cause depression? My answer is both. This is my personal experience of how... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting My Insomnia Head-on in the New YearNew Year’s resolutions are not typically my thing. In fact, I tend to scroll right on past posts that even mention the looming new year and all of the grand... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Shifting Sleep Schedule Might Steal My MorningsI have started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. While I am happy to have extra hours in the day to get things done, I have concerns. Waking... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Three Benefits of Accepting InsomniaOne of the most important things I did to overcome my insomnia was to accept it. Sound crazy? An immediate reaction might be: "No, I'm NOT going to accept this... By Tracy Hannigan3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weighing the Research on Weighted BlanketsLet me admit from the outset that I have been skeptical of weighted blankets for insomnia. To me, they have seemed like another fad treatment for insomnia, like the herbal teas... By Carin Lefkowitz2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health, Physical Health, and Insomnia: A Perfect StormI have bipolar disorder and panic disorder. I am going through perimenopause and have IBS. If that were not enough, I also have an undiagnosed medical condition with all sorts... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Insomnia Remedy: Shower, Couch, BedOur fall break trip is coming, and my family did not vacation this summer. To say we are excited to step out of the norm for a few days is... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress-Induced InsomniaStress: a word that almost certainly goes hand in hand with our modern-day life. I am sure that there are very many of us who can relate to that. Whether... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: A Shift in Sleep PatternsI have spent a lot of time complaining that I felt like I was missing out on life because of my sleep pattern. I went to bed at decent times... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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