Irritability and Insomnia: Managing Emotions and Getting Things DoneI think I inadvertently put a restraining order on the sandman at some point in my life. Surely that is the case...reactions1comment
Insomnia: When the Doctor Tells You to RestWhat does the doctor tell you to do when you are sick? They tell you to rest. I cannot tell you how...reactions2comments
When Spring Break Breaks Your Sleep RoutineSpring Break this year was great. I accomplished a long list of tasks around the house, watched all the Netflix and Hulu...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Thief of Productivity and Fuel for ProcrastinationMy sleep schedule is not much of a schedule, but if I had to compare it to anything, I would say it...reactionscomments
Your Occasional Trouble Sleeping Is Not InsomniaSo you were awake pretty late last night, or you tossed and turned all night? Do you do that many nights or...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Adjusting to Sleeping in New Places and Coming HomeI spent all summer away from home in my motorhome. It was an adjustment when I first started sleeping in the motorhome...reactionscomments
Insomnia: How it Affects Other Medical IssuesWe have all heard it. Any time you get sick, you are told to get plenty of rest. The idea is that...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Disturbing Dreams: Waking up in a PanicMy internal alarm clock has not disappeared. It has become more complicated. I no longer deal with dreams that are exhausting. I...reactionscomments
Insomnia in the Summer: More Sunlight and Less SleepAs the days grow longer, it is harder and harder for me to sleep. I need time to wind down at the...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Odd Sleep Patterns Are Robbing Me of My LifeI spend more time awake at night than I do in the daytime. I have always considered myself a night owl, but...reactions6comments
How to Annoy Someone Who Has InsomniaAs someone who struggles to get enough sleep that I am able to remember my own name each day, I am often...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to Medical Professionals: Don’t Try to Dictate Insomnia TreatmentI have dealt with insomnia for decades now. During that time, I have also dealt with mental illness. Many times when I...reactionscomments
Perimenopause and Insomnia: I Am Never Going to Sleep AgainI am in late perimenopause and have all the fun issues that go along with it. That is okay. I will adjust...reactionscomments
Circadian Rhythm? I Have No Rhythm. I Have Insomnia.There seems to be no rhyme or reason to my sleep patterns. I would not even call it a pattern. Sometimes I...reactions1comment
My Connection Between Trauma and InsomniaMental health issues are most certainly tied to my insomnia. The 2 are intertwined, and it does not matter which causes the...reactions4comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You AwakeHow many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Sleeping More but Feeling WorseOver the last few days, I have started sleeping a decent bit more. If I am getting more sleep, why do I...reactions1comment
My Top 3 Self-Care Tips for InsomniaThe more tired I am, the less effort I put into everything. The level of exhaustion that I am currently experiencing is...reactionscomments
How Does Stress Affect Insomnia?In recent days, I have spent a great deal of time worried about so many things. No matter how I have tried...reactionscomments
Random Thoughts That Keep Me Awake at NightI find myself thinking about the most absurd things when I am trying to fall asleep. Why do I wonder about such...reactionscomments
