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
My Advice for Raising Children Who Have InsomniaI have always wanted to be a mom. It was one of those things that was just in my veins and in...reactionscomments
Changing Sleep Medications: Hope, Uncertainty and FrustrationAs someone who has tried several different sleep medications over the last few years, I'm still looking for my magic cure for...reactionscomments
My Bedtime Friend: The Calm AppAs someone who lives with anxiety alongside insomnia and other chronic illnesses, I have looked far and wide for the best "pocket...reactions3comments
Night Sweats and Insomnia Are a NightmareI have a preferred temperature range for my bedroom. My bedroom must be below a certain temperature for me to sleep at...reactionscomments
Normalizing My Relationship with Insomnia: Part 2Continued from Part 1. It took a lot of effort to make peace with my insomnia during my working years. Then, I...reactions6comments
Normalizing My Relationship With Insomnia: Part 1After living with insomnia for nearly all my life, I came to a realization: if I didn’t normalize or make peace with...reactionscomments
Balancing Human Connections as an Insomniac: DatingBefore diving into this article, I want to briefly recap part 1 which I highly recommend reading if you haven’t yet. In...reactionscomments
Baclofen Is Helping Me SleepI have always had anxiety about taking medication. Even before I became sick, I was reluctant to take any medication, even paracetamol...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
Battling Insomnia: To Be SeenI see you. It has been a long night, hasn't it? More than just one long night, a row of many long...reactionscomments
Sleep and Magical ThinkingIf there was one magical fix for insomnia, we'd know about it already. Forums like this one wouldn't be needed, and nobody...reactionscomments
When Anxiety and Insomnia Become BedfellowsThere is no reason to beat around the bush. I have anxiety. Lately, it’s been almost to the point of crippling me...reactionscomments
Cooler Nights, Menopause, and InsomniaLet me start by saying that I normally keep the temperature in my bedroom just a smidge above something suitable for a...reactionscomments
Adult Lullabies – My Insomnia Sleepy Time PlaylistMy Spotify playlists all fall into one of two overarching categories – those that energize me, the ones that make me dance...reactionscomments
Why People Don't Try CBT-I: Barriers to TreatmentIn a recent poll, only 8 percent of you responded that you have tried cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). This was...reactionscomments
