Living

We 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...

Do 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...

As 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...

As 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...

I’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...

Recently 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...

Things have been difficult for everyone since the pandemic hit the United States. I’m not sure if difficult is the right word or if the proper word exists. For the...

This is something that I have been exploring more and more of late. I feel rather strongly that the food we eat affects us to a large extent. Even when...

As a nearly lifelong insomniac, I’ve experienced several different stages or symptoms of my sleep disorder. I’ve struggled to fall asleep. I’ve struggled to stay asleep. I’ve struggled to fall...

Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and...

On an academic level, I know that maintaining a routine during the day helps you regulate sleep at night. Eating meals at consistent times helps set your circadian rhythm. Having a...

We have all heard it. Any time you get sick, you are told to get plenty of rest. The idea is that rest helps your body recover quicker. When you...

This article is the second part of a two-part series. Check out My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1). Through this process/challenge, my 3 tiny accomplishments show me that I...

Many people struggle to tell others they have insomnia. They are afraid to share their situation or their diagnosis, and as a result, it becomes "their secret." I think there...

I am currently 34 and have lived with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) for about 15 years. Although I am not a medical professional, the difference between PTSD and C-PTSD...

I have struggled with sleeping consistently or restfully at night since I was a child. I’ve long since gotten used to living my days in somewhat of a constantly drowsy...

I’m really struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem lately, especially over the last 2 years. Recently, my therapist and I brainstormed a few things to help me wind down my day...

My internal alarm clock has not disappeared. It has become more complicated. I no longer deal with dreams that are exhausting. I am currently dealing with dreams that startle me...

As an insomniac, I know I often use the words “never” or “none at all.” “I’ve been awake all night.” “For days on end.” But most of the time, an...

A consistent phrase mostly meant to be motivational, I've heard since March, is "finding your new normal." I kept waiting for the feelings of loneliness and isolation to strike, but...