Do You Keep Your Insomnia a Secret?Many people struggle to tell others they have insomnia. They are afraid to share their situation or their diagnosis, and as a...reactionscomments
Insomnia, PTSD, and My Ideal Sleeping EnvironmentI am currently 34 and have lived with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) for about 15 years. Although I am not a...reactionscomments
Naps – Friend or Foe for the Insomniac?I have struggled with sleeping consistently or restfully at night since I was a child. I’ve long since gotten used to living...reactionscomments
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1)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...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Disturbing Dreams: Waking up in a PanicMy internal alarm clock has not disappeared. It has become more complicated. I no longer deal with dreams that are exhausting. I...reactionscomments
When Sleep Finally ComesAs an insomniac, I know I often use the words “never” or “none at all.” “I’ve been awake all night.” “For days...reactionscomments
My New (Extremely Late) NormalA consistent phrase mostly meant to be motivational, I've heard since March, is "finding your new normal." I kept waiting for the...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Bed DreadI need to just come right out and say it without mincing words. I dread going to bed. I mean that with...reactionscomments
Sleep Tracking via Smart WatchBack in the day, if we wanted to know how we slept, it was pretty much a stab in the dark. Or...reactionscomments
Random Thoughts That Keep Me Awake at NightI find myself thinking about the most absurd things when I am trying to fall asleep. Why do I wonder about such...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Eating HabitsSustenance. Nourishment. Comfort. Something to do. Something to focus on. I’ve heard, felt and experienced food be described in all of the...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Status: Constantly DrowsyIf I had to sum up my life with insomnia in 1 word, it would be drowsy. That place where I am...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Grief and InsomniaGrief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
