I Know I Look Tired - I Have InsomniaWhen COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult...reactions1comment
Sleep EnvySleep envy became a thing in my house. For over a month, I worked myself to the point I fell asleep at...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
My Journey with Insomnia Medication - Successes and FailuresWith as long as I have lived with insomnia, I've gone through phases of life where I've been on no insomnia medication...reactions4comments
The 3 Ps of Insomnia: How 1 Bad Night Turns Into 100If you suffer with chronic insomnia, you may be able to pinpoint when it started. Maybe it began around the time you...reactionscomments
Why Can I Sleep on My Couch, But Not in My Bed?There’s a joke about insomnia that I can relate to: Insomniacs don’t really have trouble sleeping. They can sleep almost anywhere – on...reactions7comments
Working Down to a Good Night's SleepAs far back as I can remember – before the days of flip phones, before Trapper Keepers and Aquanet, and before my...reactionscomments
DORA: A New Insomnia Drug Class ExplainedA new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) has been approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the...reactionscomments
A Letter to My Old Friend, SleepDear Sleep, I’ve been thinking of you lately. About all that time we spent together – so comfortable with each other and...reactionscomments
Useless Things I Do in the Middle of the NightIf I sleep just 3 hours in the night, it would be logical to think I have 21 hours in the day...reactions1comment
Things I Wish Others Understood About InsomniaAlthough I’d venture to guess the majority of adults have heard of the term “insomnia,” I don’t think those who haven’t experienced...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Silly Things That Keep Me Awake at NightNow I lay me down to sleep, but first, I must know if penguins have knees and why cows have 4 stomachs...reactionscomments
Deciding if I Should Get Up in the Middle of the NightMany nights, I find myself catching the clock "in the middle of the night" between maybe midnight and 4 am. And many...reactions6comments
How Accurate Are Sleep Apps and Wearables?From steps and stairs to hours of sleep, devices like smartwatches, smartphones, and fitness trackers are making it easier than ever to...reactions4comments
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
The March of the ClockHaving insomnia sucks. There’s really no other way to put it. Twiddling your thumbs and staring at the ceiling while the rest...reactionscomments
When Sleep Finally ComesAs an insomniac, I know I often use the words “never” or “none at all.” “I’ve been awake all night.” “For days...reactionscomments
Conditioned Arousal: Why You Feel Wide Awake When You Go to BedHave you ever been so sleepy you thought you might not make it to the bedroom, only to find that you become...reactions2comments
How Insomnia and PTSD Affect My Bedtime RoutineOver the past few years, I’ve experienced several traumatic events, both mentally and physically, that have dramatically impacted my sense of safety...reactionscomments
