Blocking Out the Noise PollutionDo you live in a busy city, have loud neighbors, or generally struggle with regular the noise in your environment? This can...reactionscomments
How Does Wearing a Cardiac Event Monitor Affect Insomnia?During a recent visit to a cardiologist, the doctor asked me to wear a cardiac event monitor for 2 weeks. I knew...reactionscomments
I Cannot Sleep Late to Catch Up on SleepI recently had to start taking medication to treat hypothyroidism. This pill needs to be taken in the morning before eating, and...reactionscomments
Parenting With Insomnia: Tips to Manage the Tough DaysI would like to share with you the things that genuinely made a big difference and helped me get through the long...reactionscomments
Navigating the Dreaded Middle-Of-The-Night Wake-UpsMiddle-of-the-night wake-ups are the worst, am I right, or am I right? You know you have been there. You roll over with...reactions1comment
Are Energy Drinks an 'Upgrade' on Your Cuppa?You might be surprised to know that I don't suggest you abandon your morning cup of coffee. Usually, that's the first line...reactions2comments
Living Through Childhood InsomniaI struggled with insomnia long before I knew it's name. I vividly remember laying away in my childhood bedroom, staring at the...reactions6comments
Tips for Taking Sleeping Pills SafelyInsomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it hard for someone to fall or stay asleep at night. The best way...reactionscomments
Can Sleep Patterns Predict Issues With Bipolar Disorder?When my sleep patterns change, I worry. Sometimes these changes are a predictor of impending mental health issues for me. This is...reactionscomments
Insomnia, PTSD, and My Ideal Sleeping EnvironmentI am currently 34 and have lived with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) for about 15 years. Although I am not a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Guiding Young Children Through InsomniaBeing a child is a challenging task, they need to find out who they are and what their place in this world...reactionscomments
Sleep Earphones: My Journey to the Perfect EarphonesI'm a very light sleeper, and even the wind can wake me, which has doomed our use of wind chimes in the...reactionscomments
How Does Psychosis Affect Insomnia?As my mental health continues to suffer, my fear of one of the most disturbing symptoms I have ever experienced increases. I...reactions1comment
My Insomnia is Constantly ChangingAs soon as I adjust to a schedule or lack thereof, things change again. I think that is one of the hardest...reactions4comments
A Real-Time Walkthrough: How I Manage Anticipatory Insomnia Ahead of TimeI haven't had a real holiday in nearly 2 years. After much work and being executor for a deceased family member, I...reactions1comment
Insomnia's Affect on My Chronic PainI have an undiagnosed illness that randomly causes pain. Add pain to insomnia, and I feel like I am getting very little...reactionscomments
Parenting with InsomniaI knew, without a doubt, that having a child would complicate my days living with insomnia. And, I knew that that I...reactionscomments
All Good Things Must Come to an End, But Please, Not Yet!I think I am on an upswing, finally. However, I am a natural-born worrier, and I am afraid it won't last. It...reactionscomments
Curating a Sleep-Promoting FeedDoes your social media feed support your sleep or get in the way of it? Typical 'sleep hygiene' advice around screen times...reactionscomments
