Fitness and FatigueIt has been made abundantly clear in recent decades that staying fit, strong, and mobile is an essential ingredient of good health...reactionscomments
Just One Night's Good SleepThat random conversation that leads people to ask each other if you could have 1 thing, what would it be? Now if...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights After Medical ProceduresIf you’ve read my other articles, you will know that I live with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. Not to go into...reactionscomments
Coping With Rational Fears That Keep Me AwakeFor the first time in over 3 years, I walked outside alone. I struggled to walk the short distance to be able...reactionscomments
Get Up or Stay Down?I have a nightly conundrum. Shortly after sliding in between my lovely soft sheets each night, I start wondering – should I...reactionscomments
I Stopped Punishing Myself. I Started Sleeping Better.Insomnia is punishment enough. Don't punish yourself. And if you are punishing yourself, consider stopping. Stop punishing yourself to improve your sleep...reactions4comments
How I Jump-Start My Day After a Poor Night of SleepSleep disruption is a normal stress response; however, thanks to cognitive behavioural techniques for insomnia, acceptance, and commitment approaches, I no longer...reactionscomments
Insomnia Agitates My Mystery Illness…and MeI have an undiagnosed medical condition. This mystery illness causes fatigue, sometimes exhaustion. Since I also have insomnia, this combination is greatly...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Good Mattress and the Right PillowWhen you live with insomnia, it is so important to try and control the controllables. Over the past 2 years, I’ve been...reactionscomments
Caffeine: The Vicious CircleI'm going to go out on a limb here, and guess that if you're reading this article, you've used caffeine to both...reactionscomments
My Arthritis Sleep TipsIf you live with arthritis, or any chronic pain condition, you will know how much it affects our sleep. Over the past...reactionscomments
Sleep Like a BabyIt is sometimes said that people who sleep well, sleep like a baby. Honestly – where did that phrase come from?! I...reactionscomments
All Insomnia Is ValidThere is no prerequisite for having insomnia. Insomnia is something that we can define in many ways. Importantly, there are people who...reactionscomments
Medication Induced NightmaresDue to my ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I take a lot of medication. Some work, some don’t. But I must try them. And...reactions1comment
Bipolar Disorder: Insomnia Triggers Hypomania and ManiaI woke up this morning after yet another long night of tossing and turning. It was a restless night, and I did...reactionscomments
My 5 AM RitualLately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several...reactionscomments
Sleeplessness Versus InsomniaYesterday, my first grandchild was safely delivered into this world. It is a purely joyous, exciting, and loving time. I am so...reactionscomments
Sorry for What I Said After Yet Another Sleepless NightIt’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at...reactionscomments
Too Much Thinking and Not Enough SleepingIn the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some...reactionscomments
The Emotional Side of Living With InsomniaWe all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or...reactionscomments
