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
Anxiety and InsomniaIn my experience, anxiety and insomnia have always gone hand in hand. Where there was one, the other was bound to be lurking in the shadows as well. So whenever... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Painsomnia ??If you are reading this article wondering what painsomnia is, consider yourself lucky. Many of us with chronic illnesses are very familiar with insomnia. I used to think I knew... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Surprising Twist to My Assumption on Women and InsomniaGuess who has more insomnia? Men or women? You may be in for a surprise...if you had the same thought I did, that is. Selection bias can lead sleep therapists... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Trip Away With an Uncomfortable BedSince I was about 10 years old, every summer I would go on a holiday with my mam, my aunt, and my grandparents. It was our tradition. Sometimes we would even... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia Playlist – Daytime EnergyI literally cannot remember a day that I haven't felt tired. (Welcome to life with insomnia, yes?) It might not always be first thing in the morning when I sit... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Eyes Have ItHave you ever lain awake half the night then finally slipped into some half-hearted doze only to wake a short while later, secretly and desperately hoping that hours and hours... By Simone Yemm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adding Adderall Back Into My Med Rotation: The Side EffectsI was diagnosed as an adult with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) about 3 years ago. It explained so much – over or under-sleeping, inability to complete tasks, starting 1... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: What I Am Doing When I Am Not SleepingIf you have insomnia, you get it. While we might say we are lying awake in bed at night and staring at the ceiling, that is not exactly true most... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Insomnia Synonymous With Vulnerability?Living with other chronic illnesses, I've heard many people refer to their disease or condition as their superpower. I think this is admirable. I think it's something like a coping... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Anxiety-Driven InsomniaI used to think that insomnia was a simple, single-sided shape – 2D, If you will. My thinking was that if I managed to find a way to figure out... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Can No Longer ExerciseEven though physical activity didn't make me fall asleep immediately, the mental health benefits helped me tremendously. So even if I didn't fall asleep right away, I was eventually able... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Own Sleep BlipsAs a sleep therapist, I think it helps people recover from their insomnia to normalise imperfect sleep. I'm not talking about normalising insomnia, but the kind of sleep that one... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paranormal Experience Began a Lifetime of InsomniaHey! I'm Jes, and I currently reside in northern Ontario, Canada. I'm intuitive, a mother of 2, a wife, artistic, and an advocate. I've suffered from insomnia most of my... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Might ASMR Help You Fall Asleep More Easily?This article was initially meant to be a review of the Sleep Cove Podcast, a well-liked, highly downloaded sleep-themed podcast that uses sleep hypnosis, meditations, and bedtime stories to help... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trauma + InsomniaWhen you first experience a trauma during the hours that the rest of the world is asleep, insomnia reminds you of it every single night going forward. Insomnia makes it... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Mobility Issues Affect My InsomniaI know it sounds off, but my mobility issues affect my insomnia in several ways. Since I developed issues that drastically affected my mobility, I have had more trouble sleeping... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fight ClubLast night I could not sleep. I tried for hours, lying there in the dark with my thoughts. My brain felt like a busy train station — different thoughts racing in and out... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments