Daydreaming of a Good Night's SleepI laid in my daughter's bed the other night holding her hand as she drifted off to dreamland, I thought about how different sleep can be for a small child... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Depression Go Hand-in-HandInsomnia is one of the words that carries such weight in my world. There are in fact a few single words that bear a lot of weight in my life... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Real Cost of Taking Supplements That Stop Working?I am amazed at how much some people will pay for bottles and boxes of pills and potions at the health food store. This is even for "unproven" supplements. And... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Digital Addiction and How It Is Influencing Your InsomniaThe influence of technology on our sleep has become a hot topic. From adults answering work emails to teens scrolling through social media late into the night, the effects of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How It Started and How It's Going: Tinnitus and InsomniaNot all that long ago, I was sharing my experience with insomnia with a friend. I probably wouldn't have had to say very much; it was written all over my... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
School and Insomnia: Navigating Sleeplessness Before and After GraduationThe quality of my sleep drastically changed when I graduated from university. I had not realized how much being in school worsened my insomnia until I graduated and my sleep... By Anna Samson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is the Relationship Between Blue Light and Sleep?In our modern, technology-driven world, screens are integral to our daily lives. Whether working on a computer, scrolling through social media on the phone, playing video games, or watching TV... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Radically TiredWhen insomnia makes its unwelcome appearance in my life, there aren't many choices left for me. I am already well-versed in the management of insomnia through lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hormones, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and InsomniaSomething I have noticed over the last many years is that, as a female, my hormones impact my sleep cycles. From my periods, to pregnancy and the postpartum period to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Sleep-Related Eating DisorderA couple of years ago on a Sunday morning, I awoke in my bed stretching across my pillows I was met with crumbs on my pillow. What was worse was... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Begrudgingly Participating in the 5 am ClubAs someone who struggles to fall asleep and stay asleep, I have gotten pretty acquainted with most hours around the clock. There's the TV watching late night (for me) 10... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Panic, Pain, and Sleepless NightsIt was a glorious night. I was able to get comfortable with ease, and I fell asleep with no fuss. Being able to hop in bed, find a cozy spot... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New to Insomnia? Here's How I ManageBeing diagnosed with insomnia can be both validating and overwhelming. I believe that knowing is better than not knowing – that way you can try your best to take steps... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Post-Insomnia Brain FogAs someone who has struggled with insomnia for most of my life, there are little "nuggets" of wisdom I feel imperative to share with our community - and one of... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Teacher's Back-to-School Insomnia PlanYawn... It's time to start setting my alarm again. Back-to-school mania, here I come. There's a new wakeup time. Well, I'll be honest – there is a wakeup time. I... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Dreams Trigger InsomniaIt's rare that I sleep deep enough and long enough to really dream, and it is even more rare for me to sleep long enough to have a dream that... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Sleepytime Snacks for My ChildManaging insomnia as an adult is hard enough, and trying to help children manage this is equally challenging. There is still so much of them that is growing and developing we... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clock or No Clock?About a year ago, I bought a dimmable digital clock for my bedroom. My hope was that, as many times previously, this would prevent me from picking up my phone... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Unusual Side Effects From InsomniaInsomnia affects me in so many ways on a daily basis. It can be really tough to manage and can create obstacles in life where there really should not be... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treating Insomnia Through Brain HackingInsomnia can make falling asleep or staying asleep hard. Not getting enough sleep can cause many health problems. Bad sleep can also affect your mental health. Usually, behavioral therapy and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments