How Hyperarousal Impacts My InsomniaI’m aroused all the time. And not in a way that excites my husband. In November 2018, I took myself off for...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for KidsNo one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under...reactionscomments
Did You Remember to Pack Your Insomnia?I always look forward to vacation, like most humans. I was very excited about traveling with my girlfriends for our annual beach weekend...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Perimenopause, Panic Attacks, and InsomniaStop this ride. I definitely want off right now. These 3 things together are ridiculous. If you have not experienced a combination...reactionscomments
Interview With My Partner: Tips for Bed Sharing When Living With an InsomniacEveryone who shares a bed knows there are nuisances, quirks, or even challenges in sleeping beside the one you love. From taking...reactionscomments
My Child's History With InsomniaOf all the things my child will and has inherited from me, I do so wish for her that insomnia is not...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Gave Me and Then Took AwayInsomnia has been around for me for many years. It has kept me from sleep and cost me many dear things in...reactionscomments
Off Ambien and Into LifeThis is an anonymized pseudo-case study of "Cassie" and her journey of weaning off of the sleeping medication Ambien (zolpidem). It is...reactions8comments
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...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
What Is the Real Cost of Taking Supplements That Stop Working?I am amazed at how much some people will pay for bottles and boxes of pills and potions at the health food...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Depression Go Hand-in-HandInsomnia is one of the words that carries such weight in my world. There are in fact a few single words that...reactionscomments
How It Started and How It's Going: Tinnitus and InsomniaNot all that long ago, I was sharing my experience with insomnia with a friend. I probably wouldn't have had to say...reactionscomments
School and Insomnia: Navigating Sleeplessness Before and After GraduationThe quality of my sleep drastically changed when I graduated from university. I had not realized how much being in school worsened...reactionscomments
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Radically TiredWhen insomnia makes its unwelcome appearance in my life, there aren't many choices left for me. I am already well-versed in the...reactionscomments
Hormones, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and InsomniaSomething I have noticed over the last many years is that, as a female, my hormones impact my sleep cycles. From my...reactionscomments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Fuels My InsomniaAs someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I'm unfortunately not a stranger to 1 condition impacting another. When my insomnia rages, I...reactionscomments
Navigating Sleepytime Snacks for My ChildManaging insomnia as an adult is hard enough, and trying to help children manage this is equally challenging. There is still so much...reactionscomments
Dealing with Post-Insomnia Brain FogAs someone who has struggled with insomnia for most of my life, there are little "nuggets" of wisdom I feel imperative to...reactionscomments
