4 Myths About Living With InsomniaInsomnia is something most people have dealt with at one point or another. In fact, the American Sleep Association says that 50 to 70 million American adults have some kind... By Amber Blackburn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 3This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first place and Part 2 which talks about my... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sleepless Week With InsomniaGetting consistent and good quality sleep is something that evades me on a daily basis. Dealing with insomnia is not easy. Many people simply do not have any idea of... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Retraining My Brain Improved My SleepI’m incredibly blessed to sleep most nights. It hasn’t always been the case. I suffered chronic and debilitating insomnia for years, which deteriorated to a critical level that couldn’t be... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 many times over the years I have had... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Infertility Amplifies My InsomniaYou know when someone tells you not to think about something, and then obviously, it’s absolutely the only thing you can think about? Well, that for me is infertility. And... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 2This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first place. I’ve had a medical intervention and am... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accepting InsomniaMy perspective on living with a sleep disorder has changed significantly over the years. When I was younger, my inability to fall asleep easily or to stay asleep throughout the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Will My Insomnia Go Away After PTSD Treatment?Insomnia is common following a trauma, and it can stick around if a survivor struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So will insomnia go away if you treat PTSD? Maybe... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 end of the day. My body will not... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 12020? It was bad. 2021 - Personally bad. I thought 2020 was pretty awful – for so many reasons. I tried not to complain though I was a mess inside... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your 1 Thing: 2 Things to AvoidThis article is part of an author series on finding and focusing on 1 thing to improving sleep hygiene. Check out Part 1: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a Schedule... By Aaron Nuest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Feeling HumanIt’s strange, really. I think about the statistics that are widely known to the human race in regards to “how many years we sleep through the course of our lives.”... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Sleep?If you have trouble sleeping at night, surely you can relate to a person who is willing to do almost anything to get a good night's sleep. Just some uninterrupted... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exactly What IS Sleep?I was lying awake in bed the other night, thinking to myself, exactly what IS sleep. Why is it so distressing to be missing out? I know I can’t live... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care Recommendations for InsomniacsAs someone who has struggled with symptoms of insomnia since childhood, I’ve thought a lot about what self-care means and how to practice it in ways that support my body... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scrolling With Insomnia: 3 Reminders I Got From a Facebook AdWe have all been there – scrolling social media in the wee hours. Insomnia or not, we are all guilty of spending extra time perusing Facebook or Instagram when we... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 just from time to time? Occasional trouble sleeping... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Staying Asleep Is Impossible...Recently, we asked our community which they found harder in their struggles with insomnia – falling asleep initially, staying asleep during the night, or both. At first, my answer was... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your One Thing: Social Media and Television HabitsThis article is part of an author series on improving sleep hygiene by focusing on one thing at a time. Check out Part 1: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a... By Aaron Nuest3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments