My Ideal Sleep SpaceI think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful of adjustments and settings. At any given moment... By Jes Hojsan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: My Doctor's SuggestionsI almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster. Sleep and I have been strangers for a... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Normalization of Insomnia in My LifeI've struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember and with the normalization of insomnia. For hours, I'd toss and turn in bed after the rest of my... By Anna Samson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mindful Moments for InsomniaMindfulness, is a big word, not because of the number of letters, nor due to a strange pronunciation. Simply due to the weight that it carries and the impact that... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Insomnia-beating Heatwave TricksAs I type this, we here in the UK are roasting in the second of a series of heatwaves. Back home in the US, not many people understand why 90... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: How Illnesses Can Affect SleepI am so very tired. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I am still finding it hard to stay awake. Since I recently settled into a normal sleep... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bedtime and Sleep MasksHaving lived with insomnia for many years, I have tried so many different things at various stages and I have often gone back to some old ones. Sometimes they work... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia, Grief, Malnutrition: The Ultimate TrifectaIt’s been a long year medically for me, spending many weeks in the hospital. During this time, I lost my best friend. The denial hit me hard. So I wouldn't... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part Two, Eastward TravelInsomnia is never really seen as an advantage, is it? Usually, we do everything to focus on how awful it is, in order to fuel our efforts to 'fix' the... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fitness and FatigueIt has been made abundantly clear in recent decades that staying fit, strong, and mobile is an essential ingredient of good health. That sounds fabulous. I hope, if you are... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationWhat is revenge bedtime procrastination? This phrase comes from the Chinese expression "bàofùxìng áoyè", which translates to "retaliatory staying up late." It is when "people who don’t have much control... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Coping With Rational Fears That Keep Me AwakeFor the first time in over 3 years, I walked outside alone. I struggled to walk the short distance to be able to see the clear skies, hoping to catch... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nightmares and InsomniaNightmares are never a pleasant thing to experience. They can be very unsettling and leave one feeling anxious about going back to sleep. Or just about going to sleep at... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia, Meet MeditationInsomnia has forced me to look for new tactics to find sleep over the last few years. I have tried both staying up later and going to bed earlier. Melatonin... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part One, Westward TravelI have not had insomnia for many years, courtesy of doing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. However, due to a weird confluence of events, when I did have insomnia, I... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Get Up or Stay Down?I have a nightly conundrum. Shortly after sliding in between my lovely soft sheets each night, I start wondering – should I get up? Or should I stay in bed... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just One Night's Good SleepThat random conversation that leads people to ask each other if you could have 1 thing, what would it be? Now if you ask many of those who experience insomnia... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepless Nights After Medical ProceduresIf you’ve read my other articles, you will know that I live with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. Not to go into too much detail but it causes chronic pain... By Ali Long3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Puppy Dreams: Pets + InsomniaFour years ago, we got a puppy. We brought him home at 8 weeks old, and it was in many ways like having a newborn. He was crate trained but... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia Agitates My Mystery Illness…and MeI have an undiagnosed medical condition. This mystery illness causes fatigue, sometimes exhaustion. Since I also have insomnia, this combination is greatly affecting my quality of life. Staying in bed... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments