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...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...reactionscomments
Will the End of Perimenopause Change My Insomnia?I know that hormones affect my sleep patterns. Perimenopause has wreaked havoc on my body for years now. It has certainly agitated...reactionscomments
Insomnia + Vacation = Success!A few months ago, I experimented with some odd little changes here and there to my bedtime routine; just to see if...reactionscomments
It’s a Catastrophe! Tips to Manage Catastrophizing With InsomniaLife is never simple. Sometimes it cruises along quite nicely and it’s then that we must remember to live in the moment...reactionscomments
How Long Does CBT-I Take to Work?Imagine going from 11 or more years with insomnia to falling asleep in 15 minutes. How long it takes CBT-I to work...reactionscomments
How Multiple Illnesses and Ailments Create the Perfect Storm for InsomniaI have a lot of issues going on right now, medically speaking. There are so many different things and so many different...reactions4comments
Study or SleepBeing in school – whether it be elementary, high school, or college/university – often means losing sleep over school. Exam seasons in...reactionscomments
An Insomniac's Ode to EarplugsI never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in...reactionscomments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-TimeThink-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions...reactions2comments
Breaking the Stigma: Anxiety Induced InsomniaIn a conversation the other day, I heard someone say: "It's just from anxiety and stress, that is not real insomnia." Needless...reactionscomments
Knitting Helps My Sleep – And Not Because It Is Boring!When I discussed the connection between knitting and sleeping with my partner, he laughed, essentially saying: 'Yeah, it is so boring looking...reactionscomments
Changing Bedding Can Change Your SleepThe seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping so I needed to add to the bedding in my motorhome. I had...reactions2comments
Let’s Not Throw Around the Word “Cure” When It Comes to InsomniaYou know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies...reactionscomments
Can Mindfulness Help Insomnia and Improve Sleep Quality?When you have not slept well for a long time, you can often find yourself grabbing at any and all solutions, to...reactionscomments
Asomnia or Insomnia?Most people who 'typically' sleep well don't know the difference between asomnia and insomina. In fact, as I type this, my spell...reactionscomments
How Does Insomnia Impact Motor Functions?Insomnia is exhausting. It is utterly fatiguing. Whether it is short-term insomnia or a chronic condition you deal with year in and...reactionscomments
Depression and Insomnia: One Causes the OtherI have gone back and forth over cause and effect. Does depression cause insomnia or does insomnia cause depression? My answer is...reactionscomments
Meeting My Insomnia Head-on in the New YearNew Year’s resolutions are not typically my thing. In fact, I tend to scroll right on past posts that even mention the...reactionscomments
A Shifting Sleep Schedule Might Steal My MorningsI have started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. While I am happy to have extra hours in the day...reactions1comment
