My Psychiatrist and My InsomniaNot too long ago, I shared an article about who to ask for help when it comes to medical providers and managing insomnia. I talked about how I've struggled with... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Natural RemediesIf you are here reading this, there is a strong possibility that you struggle with insomnia. Maybe it is not you, perhaps you know someone who does, or you are... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: I Just Need to SleepThere are things that need to be done earlier in the day, but I would rather not do them. There are times when some appointments must be scheduled in the... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bathroom BreaksGoing to the bathroom is one of those inevitable things in life. A shared human experience. But it’s really, really, really annoying when an urgent need to go wakes you... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is It Really Sleep-Onset Insomnia?Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking early – or some combination of all 3 – are features of insomnia. However, insomnia comes in many flavors. Sleep-onset insomnia is defined... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Awake as a Parent on Duty After a Bad Insomnia NightI learned a long time ago that when I have trouble sleeping at night, I absolutely must have some form of caffeine the following day to jolt my system into... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Sleep Blip: How I Jinxed MyselfA few days ago, I wrote an enlightened piece about "sleep blips." (You can read it: Coping with Sleep Blips) I talked about how I understand sleep blips as natural reactions... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meet DORA, the Latest Drug Class to Take On InsomniaIn February, a new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) was approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of... By TK Sellman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Longest Night: How Pain Keeps Me AwakeIf you did not know, painsomnia is pain that causes insomnia. Painsomnia is a big obstacle in my life caused by my chronic illness: ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis brings many obstacles to my life... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Anxiety, Anxiety and InsomniaIt's all really just circular, right? Let me explain. I live with insomnia and struggle with anxiety. I struggle with insomnia and live with anxiety. My anxiety often prevents me... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Sleeplessness Look Like?“I got no sleep last night,” is a common complaint of the chronic insomniac. But is it true? Occasionally, definitely a possibility. Most of the time, not so much. The... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nighttime SnacksIt can be tempting to look for "magic foods" to help with sleep and improve insomnia, but this article is slightly different. When people are dieting or otherwise restricting calories... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19 and Night Sweats: An Insomniac’s NightmareI am at an age when I am no stranger to night sweats. Perimenopause has caused me to have these wretched things for several years now. I am used to... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Insomnia's Favorite SeasonIf my insomnia had a favorite season, it would be the spring. I live in the midwest, which means that everything outside in the world around us is just starting... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriasis and InsomniaIt is possible that insomnia can have multiple triggers and causes at the same time. It is not always just 1 thing or 1 thing at a time. It seems... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With SleepA healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This week, we will be raising awareness about sleep... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Awareness Week®: Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep DisorderMarch 13 through 19 is both the week following the time change (boo!) and National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® (yay!). As you likely know, many people don’t know much... By TK Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having a Partner Who Has the Ever-Changing Sleep and Rotating Work ScheduleMy partner and I couldn't have more different sleep patterns. He falls asleep fast, is able to fall back asleep right away, and despite being called at any time of... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. They are so popular that even toy versions... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments