My Journey With Insomnia: 25 Years in the MakingI have known insomnia for most of my life. We were first introduced when I was about 9 or 10 I remember...reactionscomments
Falling Back to Sleep After NightmaresThere is one thing that I hate more than living with insomnia. It's living with insomnia, finally falling asleep, and being jarred...reactions6comments
Insomnia Versus Asthma: How One Influences the OtherIn addition to having insomnia, I also have asthma. Lately, I have had more issues at night, and this has had a...reactionscomments
Parenting with Insomnia: Walk in My ShoesIt's 6am - beep... beep... beep... The sound of my alarm rises me from a very deep sleep. One would think that...reactionscomments
Insomnia Versus Pets: The Bedtime BattlePets are such a comfort. Occasionally, they are a pain, but, by and large, they are the one thing that can bring...reactionscomments
Getting Started on the Insomnia CommunityNew to the Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net community? Welcome! We are a collection of people living with the condition, healthcare providers with experience treating insomnia...reactionscomments
Struggling with Fatigue and How It Affects Mental HealthI'm tired. I did not sleep well last night, so I did not get enough sleep to function well. I'm dragging through...reactions2comments
Dear Partner: Don't Ruin My Sleep!There are many articles written about how a healthy sleeper can support their partner with insomnia. But what happens when the healthy sleeper...reactionscomments
When the Insomnia Meds Don't WorkI have a cocktail every night. But it's not what you think. There are no little colorful little umbrellas, candied oranges, or...reactions3comments
Insomnia: Trying to Sleep When it StormsStorms keep me awake. I live in an area where tornadoes are a somewhat common occurrence. When we have a storm, there...reactionscomments
Blocking Out the Noise PollutionDo you live in a busy city, have loud neighbors, or generally struggle with regular the noise in your environment? This can...reactionscomments
Sleep Medication - Successes and FailuresWith as long as I have lived with insomnia, I've gone through phases of life where I've been on no sleep medication...reactions4comments
How Does Wearing a Cardiac Event Monitor Affect Insomnia?During a recent visit to a cardiologist, the doctor asked me to wear a cardiac event monitor for 2 weeks. I knew...reactionscomments
A Work Schedule to Assist With My InsomniaInsomnia is ridiculous, it has no manners and no respect for things like working hours and schedules that need to be kept...reactions1comment
I Cannot Sleep Late to Catch Up on SleepI recently had to start taking medication to treat hypothyroidism. This pill needs to be taken in the morning before eating, and...reactionscomments
Albuterol, Asthma, and an Inability to SleepI was diagnosed with asthma last fall, at age 36. It was a direct result of having the RSV virus, and permanent...reactionscomments
Parenting With Insomnia: Tips to Manage the Tough DaysI would like to share with you the things that genuinely made a big difference and helped me get through the long...reactionscomments
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at NightPain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough...reactions5comments
My New Favorite Middle of the Night ActivityMy insomnia has gone through a variety of stages throughout life - everything from staying up for days at a time to...reactions1comment
Parenting with Insomnia: Acknowledging the ChallengesParenting on any day is a massive challenge. There are daily battles and nightly ones. There are ones that you prepare for...reactionscomments
