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I have always had anxiety about taking medication. Even before I became sick, I would be reluctant to take any medication, even paracetamol. I’m not sure why, but putting medication into...

It’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at work. Others are plagued with foggy thoughts. There are...

In the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some were minor, but all issues had the same...

We all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or no sleep at all. You feel cranky, emotional...

I caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40 winks, but that’s the first phrase that came...

This year, I finally did something for not only myself but my partner that would completely change our lives. And by lives, I mean entirely our sleep. I splurged and...

As someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I'm unfortunately not a stranger to 1 condition impacting another. When my insomnia rages, I often experience Crohn's disease-related flare-ups. When my anxiety...

For years I have had trouble with sleep. But my insomnia truly began once my ankylosing spondylitis symptoms started in 2020. Since then, I have not been abroad and have a...

I have an issue with my shoulder. As a side sleeper, this is problematic. Sleeping on that side puts my shoulder in an awkward position. It causes additional pain and...

Your social network plays a major role in your life. From school and work to your hobbies, these are the people who impact your day and mood the most. However...

I've written previously about living with anxiety and depression in addition to insomnia. Last spring, I shared how I had begun taking medication for said anxiety on an as-needed basis...

I did not think I needed a sleep mask. My bedroom is much darker than the rest of my home so having the rising sun wake me is not a...

Insomnia dropped me into a pit of insanity and almost took my life. Last night I slept 7 hours. A lot of things have changed to finally reach my insomnia...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Over the past year, I’ve found great help in practicing mindfulness. To be totally honest, I always thought mindfulness was a load of nonsense. But oh, how I was wrong!...

I don’t know about you, but insomnia is really testing my patience. As time goes on, I’m pretty sure it’s testing the patience of those around me, too. The less...

Post-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...

Let’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...

I’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...

The 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...