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
Insomnia and Dream Déjà VuSince I have insomnia, it’s rare that I sleep deep enough or long enough to have memorable dreams. Now that my sleep...reactionscomments
10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My LifeInsomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to...reactionscomments
Sleep CyclesWhen a person experiences insomnia, particularly over a long time, it can often lead to some research in the wee hours of...reactionscomments
Insomnia Separated My Husband and MeIf you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While...reactionscomments
Depressive Disorder and Chronic Insomnia: When the World Goes DarkMany (most?) people associate the dimming of the lights at night with the sweet seduction of blissful sleep. Darkness equals rest. But...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
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come...reactions1comment
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My MorningsI recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I...reactionscomments
My Advice for Raising Children Who Have InsomniaI have always wanted to be a mom. It was 1 of those things that were just in my veins and in...reactionscomments
My Ideal Sleep SpaceI think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful...reactionscomments
Insomnia: My Doctor's SuggestionsI almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster...reactionscomments
The Normalization of Insomnia in My LifeI've struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember and with the normalization of insomnia. For hours, I'd toss and...reactionscomments
Mindful Moments for InsomniaMindfulness, is a big word, not because of the number of letters, nor due to a strange pronunciation. Simply due to the...reactionscomments
My Insomnia-beating Heatwave TricksAs I type this, we here in the UK are roasting in the second of a series of heatwaves. Back home in...reactionscomments
Insomnia: How Illnesses Can Affect SleepI am so very tired. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I am still finding it hard to stay awake...reactionscomments
Bedtime and Sleep MasksHaving lived with insomnia for many years, I have tried so many different things at various stages and I have often gone...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
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part Two, Eastward TravelInsomnia is never really seen as an advantage, is it? Usually, we do everything to focus on how awful it is, in...reactionscomments
Fitness and FatigueIt has been made abundantly clear in recent decades that staying fit, strong, and mobile is an essential ingredient of good health...reactionscomments
