Sleepless Nights Could Be a Circadian Rhythm ProblemMany people who struggle to fall or stay asleep insist they have insomniaco. But while insomnia is, by itself, a sleep disorder, it’s also a symptom of other kinds of... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exhaustion: A Side Effect of Insomnia and DepressionI am tired. Scratch that. I am exhausted. It does not matter how many hours I lie in bed; I feel the same. No matter how much time I sleep... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unpopular Thoughts on Sleep HygieneHere are a series of statements about me, in no particular order. You decide which one is untrue. My name is Amanda. I'm an Enneagram 2. I have a small... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Sleeping Alone to Sleeping Together: Changing Arrangements When You Have InsomniaI feel that many of the things that impact our sleep are pretty unconscious. For example, until we have sleeping difficulties, we have a relationship with our bed that is... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
There Is No Hierarchy of TraumaInsomnia can strike for innumerable and multiple reasons. We all have our stories. But trauma is quite often part of our stories and I wonder how well we acknowledge the... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exhaustion-Induced Brain FogOne of the biggest challenges of living with insomnia for me, personally, is the constant state of exhaustion I feel like I live in. And I feel like in the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With 'Sleep Blips'Tracy Hannigan’s recent blog post on “sleep blips” resonated with me. Once you’ve struggled with insomnia, you’re always on high alert for the next bout of poor sleep. Having a... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Insomnia Affects MeOf course, if you're reading this, you know what insomnia is. Everyone does. It means that you have difficulty with sleep. But I think it's more than that. I never... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using Cannabis for PainsomniaI have been suffering from axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and other conditions that cause inflammation in the body. I have spent the past decade in and out of hospital ERs, adjusting... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adult Lullabies – My Insomnia Sleepy Time PlaylistMy Spotify playlists all fall into 1 of 2 overarching categories – those that energize me, the ones that make me dance and grin in my seat, and then there... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weighted Blanket, You Say?As a kid, I loved bedtime. I know that sounds odd, but there was just something about the feeling of being all tucked into bed safe and sound. That feeling... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Nap or Not to NapTo nap or not to nap. That is the question. And a hotly debated one it is too. Naps are often portrayed as the enemy of good sleep hygiene. But... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Insomnia Impacts My Mental HealthInsomnia is an exhausting thing on its best day. Honestly, the toll it takes on a person's life is just too much for me some days. For me, one of... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bedtime Routines and Why I Quit Mine!I don't know if this is common for those who experience insomnia, but I hate nighttime routines. In my 20s, I felt that the sleepless nights of my teen years... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Energy Drinks an 'Upgrade' on Your Cuppa?You might be surprised to know that I don't suggest you abandon your morning cup of coffee. Usually, that's the first line of "advice" for those who have difficulty sleeping... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Good Night's Rest – At What Cost?I've lived with insomnia for a very long time. Some seasons, I try to ebb and flow as my insomnia does, managing it from a sleep environment, sleep hygiene, mental... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Bedtime RoutineThere are many causes of my insomnia. The main one is pain. And believe me, it's a pain. If you've read my other articles, you'll know that I have a chronic illness called ankylosing... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Sleep Patterns Predict Issues With Bipolar Disorder?When my sleep patterns change, I worry. Sometimes these changes are a predictor of impending mental health issues for me. This is not always the case, but I monitor changes... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Evening Naps and Insomnia-Filled NightsLately, I have been caught in the middle of a vicious cycle. Napping has never been my thing. In fact, I spend an inordinate amount of time staying busy from... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Toddler Alarm ClockI used to set an alarm. Sometimes I would wake up before it went off, but most of the time, when I struggled to sleep during the night, that alarm... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments