The Randomness of InsomniaThere was a time in my life when I could reliably predict my insomnia – it was so chronic that I barely slept and I could guarantee every night was...reactionscomments
Journal Prompts and Tips to Help Cope With Insomnia NightsIt is 3 AM. You have been tossing and turning for hours on end. Sleep is nowhere to be found, your mind remembers seeing, reading, and making mental notes. Journaling should...reactionscomments
The Early Bird Gets...Tired? Tips for Coping with Waking Up Too EarlyWe've all heard the saying "The early bird gets the worm." But what about the rest who wake up too early – but, don't want to be up? Waking up...reactionscomments
Arming Myself by Knowing My Insomnia TriggersGetting to know your insomnia patterns can be tricky, but if you become acquainted with them, you may even learn to recognize insomnia triggers. It can be a slow process;...reactionscomments
Dream a Little DreamDreams sound like such a lovely thing. I remember spending many of my sleepless years envious of those who could dream. Because dreaming means sleep. And sleep means happiness. That...reactionscomments
Understanding Why I Am Afraid to Try Falling AsleepIn my old age of 36, I've learned there's a gigantic difference between "going to bed" and "going to sleep." For me, my falling asleep fears with insomnia are a...reactionscomments
Cooler Nights, Menopause, and InsomniaLet me start by saying that I normally keep the temperature in my bedroom just a smidge above something suitable for a penguin habitat. Still, with cooler temperatures arriving with...reactionscomments
Writing Letters in the Middle of the NightSomething that often pops up within our community – is journaling, or writing down your thoughts. It sounds simple, however, yet may not be for everyone. Some people struggle with...reactionscomments
My Noisemaker Died…and So Did a Part of My SoulI woke up in the middle of the night last night – the fact that I was ever asleep to find myself awake was a sheer miracle. It wasn’t my...reactionscomments
Hypothyroidism and Napping: How They Affect My InsomniaI was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Right after I started medication, I found relief from some of its symptoms, including the ridiculous amount of fatigue it caused. Unfortunately, the relief...reactionscomments
Room Temperature Rules: Too Cool for Sleep?If you look around on the internet, you'll find long lists of sleep hygiene "rules," complete with endless bullet points and boxes to tick. If we do them all and do...reactionscomments
The Joy of SleepInsomnia has ravaged my life. For decades, I slept poorly until I didn’t sleep at all. I was diagnosed with chronic and relentless restless legs syndrome (RLS). Even when that...reactionscomments
Insomnia Advocacy in MarchWelcome to March. This year is really moving at a rapid pace. March is upon us and it marks the month of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week®. Some...reactions2comments
My Heartbreaking Challenges of Medication Cycles With InsomniaI have used medication to support my sleep, to enable me to fall asleep, and to allow me to sleep through the night, on and off for as long as...reactionscomments
My Experience Trying to Sleep Without Using My Meditation AppI did a foolish thing last night. While I am no stranger to making significantly less-than-wise choices from time to time, this 1 might top the list. My normal bedtime...reactions1comment
Mortality and Insomnia: Feeling Old Keeps Me Awake at NightI just reached a big milestone in my life, and I hate it. Just yesterday, I reached the 1-year mark of amenorrhea. That means I have officially entered menopause. Um...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries: Saying No Was Like Saying Yes to SleepIf I were to talk about boundaries and sleep, you might quite rightly imagine that I'd be talking about when I stop drinking coffee, when I eat last, and when...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and PrayerI don’t know about you, but my insomnia hits me with mental gymnastics. My brain does cartwheels and flits about like an annoyed wasp, just looking for something to sting...reactionscomments
3 Lessons I Have Learned About My Insomnia…and MyselfFor the last several years, I have endured insomnia and all the fun that goes along with it. My insomnia started in my mid-40s and really ramped up when I...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Cardio WorkoutsLet's start at the very beginning, we all have a good idea of what insomnia is. So what classifies a workout as a cardio workout? And, what is the connection...reactionscomments
