Post-Traumatic Stress and SleepPost-traumatic stress. This is 1 of those things that I read about. You know, things that happen to other people. Importantly, I think it is 1 of those things that... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alarm Clock DreadLet’s face it. Whether we’re headed to school, work, meetings, doctor's appointments, therapy, errands, or any number of other places, I think it’s fair to say that most people aren’t... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Crafting a Memoir With InsomniaI’m an insomniac. It’s part of my identity. I’ve lived with insomnia all my life but it only became chronic and debilitating when I was in my forties. Until then... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Calm App Subscription GiveawayThe Calm App Subscription Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! June 21st is Insomnia Awareness Night! Organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Mental Side of Tapering Any Sleep AidMany of my clients come to me asking for help with their sleep, even if their sleep is currently good. Why would they do this? They are often on medications... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Constantly Finding New Ways Not to SleepI finally have something that resembles a sleep schedule, it seems. Unfortunately, it is a schedule of not sleeping rather than actually sleeping. I am waking up a lot more... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypnic Jerks – Living Up to Their NameSet the scene with a dream state: You are driving down a winding road, with beautiful scenery all around you. It is a cliff-side road and a sheer drop down... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleeping Before I Can't Sleep: Is This My New Normal?“Are you still watching Good Girls?” There it was just as big as life. Nothing says you've missed an unexplained stretch of time than waking to see that on your... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Stopped Punishing Myself. I Started Sleeping Better.Insomnia is punishment enough. Don't punish yourself. And if you are punishing yourself, consider stopping. Stop punishing yourself to improve your sleep. What am I talking about, you ask? I... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PainsomniaI’ve shared before that in addition to insomnia, I also live with Crohn’s Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraines. Although I am on medication to manage each of these conditions, I... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Believe Me - I Have InsomniaWe all just want to be heard and understood in life. Don’t we? It has taken many, many years and a complete nervous breakdown, for people to take my insomnia... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Insomnia Putting You in a Bad Mood?A lack of sleep can make us all feel cranky and short-tempered. This is called irritability, which you may describe as just a bad mood. For people with chronic sleep... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Taking NapsI use to think naps are great for puppies, babies, and the elderly. But not for me. Not for someone who is productive, young, and taking care of 2 toddlers... By Jes Hojsan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Daytime Routine, Nighttime ExpectationsI don’t know if it's getting older, spending more time at home due to the pandemic, being a parent, or being more in tune with my body, but I’ve learned... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Insomnia Is Making Me Doze Off During the DayInsomnia has caused many issues over the years. This is a new 1 for me – I have started dozing off during the daytime. Never have I done this before... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypnagogia: It's a Nice Place to Visit but I Don't Want to Stay ThereThere exists a wonderfully soothing and dreamy state that lies somewhere between complete consciousness and sound sleep. Within that land, I am able to hear all the sounds around me... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Bile Reflux and Sleep DisturbancesIn 2014, after several months of terrible symptoms, testing, and doctor consultations, I had my gallbladder removed. It wasn’t working as it was supposed to, and it was making me... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Dreams Controlled by PainI have lived with chronic pain every day for the past 2 years. I love it when I sleep, and I get a break from my pain. But this is... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tossing and Turning: I Cannot Get ComfortableI am exhausted. I feel like I have not slept in days. This is not true, of course. It only feels like I have not slept in days. The truth... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Clever Brains Can Work Against Us in Our Battle Against InsomniaOur brains are very clever. We wouldn't have evolved without a system that helps us pay attention and respond to things that are important to us. Some of the most... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments