Chaos and InsomniaIt has been a rough couple of months at home for my family. I'm not talking about run-of-the-mill COVID-19 rough, but we have struggled through unimaginable things over the past... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Insomnia Psychological or Biological, or Both?I hold a controversial opinion about insomnia. It's an opinion formed by my experience as a person with insomnia and my professional experience as a person who treats people with... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia – Bouncing Back After a Tough NightI’ve lived with insomnia for a long time. For the most part, I have developed tools and skills to manage my sleep disorder. That doesn’t make me exempt from struggles!... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 sleep. Sometimes I do not. Occasionally, I sleep... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Are They Rebranding Insomnia?I decided to write an article about preparing for my return to full-time work outside of my home. Doing a brief Google search, I looked for suggestions I could share... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From 0 to 100 – My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 1)I recently had a pretty major shift in the status of my health in a pretty awful way. I was living and loving "normal life," as I had just recently... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With InsomniaLiving with insomnia is a unique and intensely personal adventure. Let me tell you about my experience. When I was a little girl, I used to run around a lot... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Sleep AffirmationsI'd like to dedicate some words to those in the sleep disorders community. Words, that if you'd like, have the option that you can come back to, read aloud or... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caffeine: My Favorite NemesisI’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee in my family’s culture. I vividly recall having a mug every morning alongside my bowl of Cocoa... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Predictably Unpredictable Schedule of InsomniaIf there is 1 thing you can count on when you have insomnia, it is that you cannot count on anything. Sleep schedules vary wildly. The only constant is that... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia for LifeI’ve shared before that I began struggling with signs and symptoms of insomnia as a child. From frequent movement during the night to blankets strewn across the floor in the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Positives to Sleeplessness: My Hidden Insomnia Perks2020 was a rollercoaster to say the least – and not the good kind. It’s akin to that 1 ride at the amusement park you look forward to all summer... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 because he refuses to visit me. Sheep no... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Returning to Work Full Time With Insomnia After a Year at HomeLast week, I begin transitioning back to my full-time office schedule. I will still have days I work at home through May, but this is to prepare me for a... By Rachael Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Springtime, Sunshine, Optimism, and Improved SleepWithout fail, each winter season my mood tanks. As the days get shorter and shorter, the sun hides more than it's found, and the temperatures in the midwest get extremely... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-care: A Route to Improving Life AND SleepIt seems to me that we spend the majority of our lives focussed on caring for others. Our spouses and partners. Our children. Our boss' and business' needs. It's not... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Reasons to Ignore Your Sleep TrackerMany people with insomnia, myself included, can become obsessed with tracking their sleep or lack thereof. How many hours did I sleep? How many times did I wake up during the... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effect of Steroids for Inflammation on My InsomniaMy body is no stranger to inflammation. As a kid, it was high sed rates and other inflammatory markers. After college, it was constant physical fatigue far beyond that I’d... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Surprising Effects of InsomniaBeing tired is one thing. Being completely exhausted from constant insomnia – that, my friends, is a whole new level. I feel very strongly that a good night's rest is... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MonstersDeafening silence. Tinnitus. White noise. Eyes wide open. This is my insomnia. I grew up with sleep-stealing monsters under my bed. They are not there. I know better. I know... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments