My 5 AM RitualLately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several...reactionscomments
Sleeplessness Versus InsomniaYesterday, my first grandchild was safely delivered into this world. It is a purely joyous, exciting, and loving time. I am so...reactionscomments
Lulling My Racing Thoughts To SleepI’ve written several articles about living with anxiety and how it impacts my insomnia. Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s been 1 thing...reactions3comments
Baclofen Is Helping Me SleepI have always had anxiety about taking medication. Even before I became sick, I would be reluctant to take any medication, even paracetamol...reactions2comments
Sorry for What I Said After Yet Another Sleepless NightIt’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at...reactionscomments
Too Much Thinking and Not Enough SleepingIn the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some...reactionscomments
The Emotional Side of Living With InsomniaWe all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or...reactionscomments
Catching 40 Winks My WayI caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40...reactions1comment
A Short-Term Solution: A Brand New BedThis year, I finally did something for not only myself but my partner that would completely change our lives. And by lives...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Fuels My InsomniaAs someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I'm unfortunately not a stranger to 1 condition impacting another. When my insomnia rages, I...reactionscomments
The Fear of Going Abroad with InsomniaFor years I have had trouble with sleep. But my insomnia truly began once my ankylosing spondylitis symptoms started in 2020. Since then...reactionscomments
Sleeping Positions: How Changes Affect My SleepI have an issue with my shoulder. As a side sleeper, this is problematic. Sleeping on that side puts my shoulder in...reactionscomments
Social Relationships and Insomnia: Differences in Men and WomenYour social network plays a major role in your life. From school and work to your hobbies, these are the people who...reactionscomments
New Anxiety Medication + SleepI've written previously about living with anxiety and depression in addition to insomnia. Last spring, I shared how I had begun taking...reactionscomments
How Using a Sleep Mask Helps Me Get More SleepI did not think I needed a sleep mask. My bedroom is much darker than the rest of my home so having...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Success StoryInsomnia dropped me into a pit of insanity and almost took my life. Last night I slept 7 hours. A lot of...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and InsomniaOver the past year, I’ve found great help in practicing mindfulness. To be totally honest, I always thought mindfulness was a load...reactionscomments
Short on Sleep...and PatienceI don’t know about you, but insomnia is really testing my patience. As time goes on, I’m pretty sure it’s testing the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
