When Your Partner Experiences Sleep IssuesI have to be honest – I’m really struggling lately. I mean, I have my own personal sleep struggles that are deep and troubling, but this time, it’s my partner... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hand Me My Blanky, the Heavy OneI am always on the prowl for things that can help me sleep better. As I am willing to try just about anything (within reason) it leaves me open to... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The March of the ClockHaving insomnia sucks. There’s really no other way to put it. Twiddling your thumbs and staring at the ceiling while the rest of the world dreams happy dreams is not... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bipolar Disorder and Insomnia: Mental Health and SleeplessnessA lot of people do not want to talk about mental illness. There is still so much stigma surrounding the topic that the conversation is often as guarded as if... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Gardening for Sleep and Noise PollutionThere are many reasons I garden, but I started growing my own foods (or attempting to) about 2 years ago. I’ve done pretty well for the most part compared to... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Irritability and InsomniaI would consider myself a fun-loving, patient, kind person. I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and a friend who cares very much about the people around... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Sleep Hygiene" Is a Dirty PhraseEvery person with insomnia has been advised to work on their sleep hygiene. Most of us have tried to make the suggested changes, yet they rarely work to repair our... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Sleeping More but Feeling WorseOver the last few days, I have started sleeping a decent bit more. If I am getting more sleep, why do I feel worse? I should feel well-rested and have... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wide Awake When Your Head Hits the Pillow?Have you ever been so sleepy you thought you might not make it to the bedroom, only to find that you become utterly awake with a buzzing mind the minute... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Parenting Through a Toddler Sleep Regression as an InsomniacI’ve written before about how adjusting to life as a new mom impacted my insomnia, and how insomnia in some ways prepared me for new parenthood as well. Over the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Insomnia Means to MeInsomnia has been a daily and debilitating experience in my life, but thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, I now sleep most nights. It’s only in the past decade... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
World Sleep Day 2021: Reclaim Regular Sleep for Better HealthIf someone before the pandemic suggested you should strive for regular sleep for a healthy future, would you have paid them any mind? It's unlikely. We've long been a culture... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Explaining Insomnia to OthersThe vast majority of adults in my life sleep fairly well. I’ve written before about sharing a bed with my husband, who falls asleep instantly and can sleep through most... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Awareness Week®: 5 Ways I'm Shaking Things UpThe importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning day 1. Our parents wanted us to sleep... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Popular Insomnia AppsWe live in a modern world and with a modern world comes technology. Using devices is often touted as a no-no when it comes to good sleep hygiene. We’re told... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hypervigilance, Insomnia, and PTSDDo you often curse the night as I do? When I experience my insomnia, I experience many symptoms involving being hyperaware, despite being on medications. The term for this is... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Annoy Someone Who Has InsomniaAs someone who struggles to get enough sleep that I am able to remember my own name each day, I am often easily annoyed. I am not saying you should... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Impact of InsomniaAs someone who has struggled to both fall asleep and stay asleep for more than half my life, I am intimately familiar with the ways insomnia can make me feel... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anxiety Medication and SleepI’ve shared before that I’ve struggled with sleep since childhood. In addition to insomnia, I’ve also managed the symptoms of anxiety and depression since high school. For a long time... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleep, Please Don't Be a StrangerRecently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my own mini-marathons and thoroughly enjoyed every minute whether... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments