My Number One TipAs a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) trained sleep coach, a lot of people ask me for sleep help. I've had...reactionscomments
The Princess and the Pillow: Finding the Perfect Linen for a Good Night’s RestI’m fussy. I’m not fussy with food, weather, traffic or coffee. I’m fussy with pillows. And bedsheets. My husband knows the first...reactionscomments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 2In part 1, I talked about how I had suffered from sleeping issues since I was a teenager but it wasn’t until...reactionscomments
Too Tired to DriveI can’t be the only one who’s felt it. You’ve gotta go to a doctor's appointment, or a meeting, or to pick...reactions1comment
ADD, Insomnia, and MeRecently, I had another acronym added to my health resume – ADD, or attention deficit disorder. I'll be honest and tell you...reactionscomments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise VisitSome nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will...reactionscomments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 1While I have lived with a chronic condition that left me with medical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the age of 13...reactions1comment
Ways I Find Emotional Support During the NightMy experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly NewsletterDo you want more information about insomnia? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by...reactionscomments
Can Insomnia Cause Nausea, Headaches, and Body Aches?I have had insomnia for many, many years. There are times when I get so little sleep over such a long period...reactions11comments
Is It OK to Sleep on the Couch? Maybe!In a previous post, I shared tips for undoing conditioned arousal in the bed and bedroom. I suggested ways to associate the...reactionscomments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains...reactionscomments
A Message to Those Without InsomniaDealing with chronic insomnia is hard. However, having someone without insomnia share unsolicited opinions or advice with you often feels worse. You...reactions2comments
Dating With InsomniaYou’ve gone on a few dates with a person, and all the good stuff is happening. Butterflies! Stomach flips when you see...reactionscomments
The Guilt of ExhaustionCan we talk about the guilt? About this unspoken side effect of struggling with exhaustion? I’ll be the first to admit that...reactions1comment
Kids and InsomniaI have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for...reactionscomments
Don't Tell Me Not to Take My MedicationsThere are many conditions where friends and family encourage you wholeheartedly to take whatever treatment options are prescribed by health professionals. Illnesses...reactions4comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Insomnia Q&A With My PartnerRecently, I sat down with my partner, Joe, to talk with him a little more about some of my repetitive sleep issues...reactionscomments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and...reactionscomments
