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
Patterns of Insomnia: My Journey Through the StagesWhen it comes to insomnia, I’ve dipped my fingers into all the metaphorical pies. There are many ways of categorising insomnia and the first is simple – short-term or chronic... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
'You Can Sleep When You're Dead' – Glorifying Sleepless CultureI remember when I was younger, sometimes I’d say things like “Wow, I’m really tired” – to friends or teachers or my parents. If we’re being honest, I probably could’ve... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Open Letter to Medical Professionals: Don’t Try to Dictate Insomnia TreatmentI have dealt with insomnia for decades now. During that time, I have also dealt with mental illness. Many times when I was having a mental health crisis, doctors wanted... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My First Vacation in YearsUsually, when I've taken time off work, it’s for medical reasons and doctor’s appointments. This is my first vacation in probably 5 or 6 years. Maybe even 7. I did... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your 1 Thing: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a ScheduleAs many of you know, sleep tests are primarily looking for sleep apnea. Yes, they do test for other things, but primarily for sleep apnea. Through my years working as... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If I Didn't Have Insomnia ...As a nearly life-long insomniac, I am used to living life based on how much (or how little) sleep I have gotten, and as a result, how much (or how... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Reactivity: The Problem I Didn’t Know I HadAfter writing an article about how quickly a change in routine could trigger my insomnia, I started reading more about the trait that researchers call "sleep reactivity.” Once I learned... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Working Hard Means Sleeping Hard – SometimesAs we grow, some things stick with us and others fade slowly away. For instance, I can remember all my old childhood phone numbers and the color of my first... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: My Internal Clock Now Has an AlarmI have had the strangest thing going on for the last 2 weeks. At first, I thought it was a weird coincidence. After the fourth or fifth day of it... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Debt: Fact or FictionIf you’re reading this article, you’ve probably had some issues with sleeping at some stage. If not, well I’m absolutely delighted for you. There is a commonly held belief that... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sleep EnvySleep envy became a thing in my house. For over a month, I worked myself to the point I fell asleep at night on my own. Work was exhausting, and... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing Sleep Over Being Misunderstood With Health IssuesSome days I do a really good job of convincing myself that no one will truly understand how difficult each day can be living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Ideal Sleeping EnvironmentTrying to create the perfect sleeping environment can prove to be rather challenging. Sometimes it is a process of elimination to see what you do not like or what bothers... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Adjusting to Sleeping in New Places and Coming HomeI spent all summer away from home in my motorhome. It was an adjustment when I first started sleeping in the motorhome. It was also an adjustment when I came... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 get distressed about these poor sleep nights. My... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overrated 'Advice' I've Heard About My InsomniaI’m pretty sure I’ve heard it all when it comes to living with insomnia. It seems that genuinely, people who are choosing to weigh into the conversation have good intentions... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Insomnia: Odd Sleep Patterns Are Robbing Me of My LifeI spend more time awake at night than I do in the daytime. I have always considered myself a night owl, but this has robbed me of a lot of... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Medication-Induced InsomniaI wasn’t always a person who is scared of medications, but I have definitely morphed into 1 over the years. The fear of medicine, in general, is not my problem... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments