Insomnia's Affect on My Chronic PainI have an undiagnosed illness that randomly causes pain. Add pain to insomnia, and I feel like I am getting very little sleep. The reappearance of more bothersome pain is... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ADHD and Insomnia: I'm Wide AwakeA match that was certainly not made in heaven - I, in fact, have no idea where it was made; I cannot imagine it being any place good. ADHD can... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parenting with InsomniaI knew, without a doubt, that having a child would complicate my days living with insomnia. And, I knew that that I would do everything I could possibly do to... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
All Good Things Must Come to an End, But Please, Not Yet!I think I am on an upswing, finally. However, I am a natural-born worrier, and I am afraid it won't last. It feels good to have a leg up on... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Curating a Sleep-Promoting FeedDoes your social media feed support your sleep or get in the way of it? Typical 'sleep hygiene' advice around screen times in the evening focuses on avoiding blue light... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does Insomnia Affect Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation?For 4 1/2 years, an undiagnosed illness has affected my mobility and limited my physical capabilities in a number of ways. Over that time, I have had times when my... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When My Body Is Tired but My Brain Is Wide AwakeI think to be honest this has been my biggest challenge since I was a young child – my nightly brain-body patterns with insomnia. I'll get into bed – to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seasonal Allergies, Pollen, and My SleepI don't know about you, but summer weather brings me much more than longer and warmer days. I live in the UK. It is warm, wet, and light from 4... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Many Layers of My InsomniaThere are very few things in my life that have been simple. This is something that I have made peace with. There are always many small things making up bigger... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Insomnia?This year's summer solstice, June 21, is also Insomnia Awareness Night. This special night is when we recognize the difficulties of living with insomnia. Insomnia Awareness Night also promotes the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Can I Sleep When My Stress Level Is So High?We all know how much stress affects every part of our life, and we have all been told to reduce our stress levels. How are we supposed to do that?... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Later Years and InsomniaInsomnia does not discriminate, it affects all kinds of people, with a variety of lifestyles, living situations, ages, and so on. It simply arrives like an unscheduled train ride, one... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepaway Gone WrongSince venturing down the road that is insomnia, I have experimented with several different bedtime routines in the hopes of alleviating my sleep stress. Nothing has cured my insomnia, but... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Racing Thoughts Fuel My Insomnia Even When I’m SleepingI am always concerned about what could happen. I have always been that way. My anxiety is often through the roof as I worry over what bad things could happen... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Asthma Has Affected My InsomniaInsomnia – a disorder. A symptom. A challenge. A conflict. I have struggled with sleep for my entire life. I've written insomnia articles for about 3 decades, including how some... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Math: Crunching the NumbersAren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate directly to your job, your life as a... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypersomnia and InsomniaI have hypersomnia caused by hypothyroidism. An insomniac with hypersomnia is the strangest thing. It is confusing and frustrating. Having trouble staying awake and being unable to sleep at the... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Depression Needs a Nap, Insomnia Lays Awake at NightI have lived with depression for all of my adult life. There have been seasons in which it simply has been a bystander, managed well by medication and watching me... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Our Heart HealthI have always said that lack of sleep is 1 of the most underrated things in the world and people do not understand how widely and severely it can affect... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Struggling to Manage FatigueOne of the worst symptoms of insomnia for me is fatigue. Dragging through each day and trying to get things done is hard when you don’t get enough sleep. Sometimes... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments