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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
PainsomniaI’ve shared before that in addition to insomnia, I also live with Crohn’s Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraines. Although I am on...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Rest Versus SleepSometimes I don’t sleep very well. Do you relate?! I think everybody goes through periods of disturbed sleep; but for some of...reactionscomments
