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... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Tracy Hannigan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COMISA: The Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Double WhammyLately, more people seem to be getting diagnosed with co-occurring insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to 1 study, 30 to 50 percent of people with OSA report... By Carin Lefkowitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Insomnia Affect Motor Function?Sleep – everyone needs it! But not everyone gets enough good-quality sleep. Without regular rest, the body and mind do not function well. Just a single sleepless night can leave... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Tracy Hannigan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 my insomnia and kept me awake a good... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 I could improve my insomnia. When the strange... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 and hold onto the good times. Because sometimes... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 may vary for each person. Here is my... By Tracy Hannigan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 symptoms that I truly have no idea what... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments