Insomnia: Getting Too Much Sleep Is Also a ProblemI slept last night. When I say I slept, I mean I slept for around 10 hours. The alarm clock did not wake me. I was in a dead sleep... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter to My SleepDear Sleep, All I want in life is you. For you to be "normal." For you to be waiting for me at the end of the day. Is that too... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2 PM SlumpIf you've ever had less than an ideal night of sleep or not enough caffeine in the morning, you know about the 2 PM slump. When you live with insomnia... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepy Sleepy ChristmasThe end of the year is here. It's Christmas and holiday time. A time for rest and connecting with family and friends. It is a time to reflect and look... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Bedtime Friend: The Calm AppAs someone who lives with anxiety alongside insomnia and other chronic illnesses, I have looked far and wide for the best "pocket version" of meditation support I can find. Personally... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Waking Up Feeling DeliriousLast night I struggled to get to sleep. At about 3 AM, after hours in bed, I finally fell asleep. I slept until morning, not waking once. This doesn't happen... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Surprise: My Migraine Relief Also Helps Me SleepI sometimes wake up with a migraine. They always seem to sneak up to me in the night, and I wake to waves of pain, sweat, and nausea. All I... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Terms & Conditions for Calm App Subscription GiveawayOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Calm App Subscription Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tis the Season to be Stressed and SleeplessThe fall and winter seasons are often stressful times. We are dealing with less sunshine each day, and that bothers anyone with seasonal affective disorder. The holiday season comes with... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying New Medication for InsomniaHi, my name is Amanda, and I would consider myself a lifelong insomniac. I’ve written before about how I’ve struggled with sleeping since childhood and how, over the last few... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for KidsNo one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under the bed. All of those strange nighttime noises are... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and the Point of No ReturnI arrived last night at approximately 11:00 PM. Where? It's easily called the point of no return. I know it was 11:00 because that's the time I normally try to... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tell Me You Have Insomnia Without Telling Me You Have InsomniaThe nighttime is stressful. My bed and/or bedroom give me anxiety. If I don't follow my sleep routine, I struggle to fall asleep or wake up often and abruptly. Even... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working From Home and InsomniaIn my sleep therapy practice and in my personal experience, I've witnessed shifts in good sleepers toward poorer sleep due to particular scenarios created by working from home. People who... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How the Lack of Sleep Impacts My StudiesIt’s 4 AM and I haven’t slept a wink. I have an online college lecture at 9 AM. That’s only 5 hours away. I want to be asleep. This class is really important. I... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Depressive Episodes and Sleep DisturbancesIt is not a secret. Depression has a big impact on some sleep. While we know it affects how we sleep, it does not necessarily have the same impact on... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Adequate Sleep During the Holidays Possible?Who doesn't lose a little sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? These are times of social gatherings, celebrations of faith, and merriment. Sounds lovely, right? But even these pleasant... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Naps Before Nights and Nights After NapsWith my husband and our circle of friends, I've become notorious for the pre-evening activity nap. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does happen, it's a somewhat comical... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Anatomy of the NapOver the years of living with insomnia, I've learned something very important – the anatomy of the nap. Now, just as the tips or tricks that help us fall asleep... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strange Sleep Schedules and Sleep InterruptionsI keep very odd hours. While my schedule is fairly consistent, the hours are still odd. I usually pass out between 3 and 4 in the morning and sleep off... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments