How Does Insomnia Affect Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation?For 4 1/2 years, an undiagnosed illness has affected my mobility and limited my physical capabilities in a number of ways. Over...reactionscomments
Seasonal Allergies, Pollen, and My SleepI don't know about you, but summer weather brings me much more than longer and warmer days. I live in the UK...reactionscomments
Do You Keep Your Insomnia a Secret?Many people struggle to tell others they have insomnia. They are afraid to share their situation or their diagnosis, and as a...reactionscomments
A Vacation From InsomniaI don't know about you, but after 2020 and all the travel restrictions we have faced where I live (in the UK)...reactionscomments
The Relationship Between Perfectionism and InsomniaLast week someone asked me if perfectionist behavior, such as planning, tracking, and organizing, had a relationship to their insomnia. The person...reactionscomments
Is Insomnia Psychological or Biological, or Both?I hold a controversial opinion about insomnia. It's an opinion formed by my experience as a person with insomnia and my professional...reactionscomments
Nighttime SnacksIt can be tempting to look for "magic foods" to help with sleep and improve insomnia, but this article is slightly different...reactions1comment
Will My Insomnia Go Away After PTSD Treatment?Insomnia is common following a trauma, and it can stick around if a survivor struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So will...reactionscomments
3 Reasons to Ignore Your Sleep TrackerMany people with insomnia, myself included, can become obsessed with tracking their sleep or lack thereof. How many hours did I sleep? How...reactionscomments
"Sleep Hygiene" Is a Dirty PhraseEvery person with insomnia has been advised to work on their sleep hygiene. Most of us have tried to make the suggested...reactionscomments
The Many Layers of My InsomniaThere are very few things in my life that have been simple. This is something that I have made peace with. There...reactionscomments
Sleep Reactivity: The Problem I Didn’t Know I HadAfter writing an article about how quickly a change in routine could trigger my insomnia, I started reading more about the trait...reactionscomments
Insomnia: You've Tried it All, But Have You Tried Comedy?If you haven’t tried a little laughter in the face of adversity, I highly recommend you give it a shot. We’ve all...reactionscomments
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks.Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly NewsletterDo you want more information about insomnia? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by...reactionscomments
Grief and InsomniaGrief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be...reactionscomments
Morning DreadIf you're here, reading this article, my guess is you know what it's like to dread the morning and all the feelings...reactionscomments
Working From Home and InsomniaIn my sleep therapy practice and in my personal experience, I've witnessed shifts in good sleepers toward poorer sleep due to particular...reactionscomments
Strange Sleep Schedules and Sleep InterruptionsI keep very odd hours. While my schedule is fairly consistent, the hours are still odd. I usually pass out between 3...reactions2comments
Pillow PanicI have heard – from people who revel in the passionate delights of blissful sleep – that the mere sight of a...reactions3comments
