When Insomnia Demands a New BedThings are getting serious around here. Insomnia is becoming as much a part of me as my own personality traits. That is the last thing I want to happen. It's... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Closer Look at Situational InsomniaI met Deb at the gym a couple of years ago and the gym, being a very friendly and social place, brought us together at different times. Deb’s husband recently... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Changing Time Zones Affected My InsomniaI recently returned home after spending a week in a different time zone. This time zone was just 1 hour ahead of my own, so I did not expect it... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conscious DaydreamingI don’t always exercise as often as perhaps I should. My gym membership is current but my attendance is sporadic. My mind, however, is highly active. It never skips a... By Simone Yemm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hypothyroidism, Fatigue, and InsomniaI was getting plenty of sleep by my standards. I was used to functioning on several hours less sleep. Still, I felt tired all the time. I found myself struggling... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living in a New Space With InsomniaMoving – even when it is a good move – is one of the most stressful things to do and go through. I am certainly a creature of habit and... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Insomnia Has Taught Me About Being GratefulPerhaps I was too grumpy at the time to try this concept, but looking back at my former life with insomnia, I wish I'd been more grateful sooner than I... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Melatonin: What's This About a Vampire Hormone?Melatonin is a curious thing. Over the last few years, I have tried it occasionally when I had trouble sleeping with mixed results. Every time I took it, I did... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Binaural BeatsRecently, I have been fielding questions from providers and patients alike about the treatment of insomnia with binaural beats. “Binaural beats” or “BBs” was a new term to me, so... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Wish You Knew About Having InsomniaInsomnia sucks. I wish you knew just how much. Not that I would wish it upon you – I most assuredly would not – but there is a silent apartness... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Dysautonomia, POTS and InsomniaIn a previous article related to insomnia, I briefly wrote that my post-orthostatic syndrome (POTS) affects my sleep, and lack thereof. My diagnosis of dysautonomia and POTS symptoms became very... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Dream Déjà VuSince I have insomnia, it’s rare that I sleep deep enough or long enough to have memorable dreams. Now that my sleep schedule has changed and I am getting more... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My LifeInsomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to do that – insomnia, you know) I realize... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep CyclesWhen a person experiences insomnia, particularly over a long time, it can often lead to some research in the wee hours of the morning. For me, it sets me on... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia Separated My Husband and MeIf you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While I can sit here and say this now... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depressive Disorder and Chronic Insomnia: When the World Goes DarkMany (most?) people associate the dimming of the lights at night with the sweet seduction of blissful sleep. Darkness equals rest. But I have lived with both chronic insomnia and... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Partner Experiences Episodes of InsomniaOver the last several months, I have noticed my partner experiencing more insomnia and signs of light sleeping. They are finding it harder to fall asleep than normal. Typically, he’s... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come along. Whether I come across an idea or... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My MorningsI recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I am going to revert to my old patterns... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Advice for Raising Children Who Have InsomniaI have always wanted to be a mom. It was 1 of those things that were just in my veins and in my heart. My daughter is almost 9 years... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments