Finding a New Sleep Routine With ADD MedicationRecently, I began treatment for ADD (attention deficit disorder) with medication. During my appointment, my doctor told me that I may experience an increase in anxiety (oh great!) and more... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Relationship Between Perfectionism and InsomniaLast week someone asked me if perfectionist behavior, such as planning, tracking, and organizing, had a relationship to their insomnia. The person asking the question expressed a feeling that their... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things I Wish Others Understood About InsomniaAlthough I’d venture to guess the majority of adults have heard of the term “insomnia,” I don’t think those who haven’t experienced it quite understand just how much it can... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Status: Constantly DrowsyIf I had to sum up my life with insomnia in 1 word, it would be drowsy. That place where I am sleepy and lethargic but not sleeping. Where I... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Perimenopause and Insomnia: I Am Never Going to Sleep AgainI am in late perimenopause and have all the fun issues that go along with it. That is okay. I will adjust to it. I am certainly not thrilled about... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Noise Is What You NeedSomehow, I managed to make it through raising 2 children without losing too many precious hours of sleep, but over the years insomnia became a part of my nighttime routine... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Grief and InsomniaGrief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be free of loss until later in life. But... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Finally 'Cured' My Insomnia (And All the Things That Didn’t)During my 2-ish year struggle with active insomnia, I felt as though I was living my life through foggy glasses. I spent so many days feeling as though I was... By Bridget Gawinowicz4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Depression, Illness, and OversleepingLately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe insomnia, I have been dealing with a boatload... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Know I Look Tired - I Have InsomniaWhen COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult transition for everyone. I adapted a job meant... By Rachael Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Midnight To-Do ListsNow I lay me down to sleep, or rather I try. Sometimes I get it right, even if it only works for a little while. Then I am wide awake... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d joke about how they’d put me to bed... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime DrowsinessIf you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on the body, and we struggle to function... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some time now. Over the last 6 years especially... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Hygiene Practices for Insomnia Aren't an Exact ScienceI am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, it refers to habits and routines that... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You AwakeHow many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at the clock all through the night. I would... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overcoming My Envy and Accepting InsomniaI’ve developed sleep envy. These days I have well-medicated and pretty well-managed insomnia, but I am still painfully jealous of those who drift into a peaceful slumber with nothing more... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work. Your best friend might have reached his limit... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments