Nighttime Irrationality: How I Went From Baking to Brain TumorYesterday morning, I woke up knowing I just had to tell this story. I had my own real-life example of what I...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Demands a New BedThings are getting serious around here. Insomnia is becoming as much a part of me as my own personality traits. That is...reactionscomments
A Closer Look at Situational InsomniaI met Deb at the gym a couple of years ago and the gym, being a very friendly and social place, brought...reactionscomments
How Changing Time Zones Affected My InsomniaI recently returned home after spending a week in a different time zone. This time zone was just 1 hour ahead of...reactionscomments
Conscious DaydreamingI don’t always exercise as often as perhaps I should. My gym membership is current but my attendance is sporadic. My mind...reactionscomments
Hypothyroidism, Fatigue, and InsomniaI was getting plenty of sleep by my standards. I was used to functioning on several hours less sleep. Still, I felt...reactionscomments
Living in a New Space With InsomniaMoving – even when it is a good move – is one of the most stressful things to do and go through...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Has Taught Me About Being GratefulPerhaps I was too grumpy at the time to try this concept, but looking back at my former life with insomnia, I...reactions2comments
Melatonin: What's This About a Vampire Hormone?Melatonin is a curious thing. Over the last few years, I have tried it occasionally when I had trouble sleeping with mixed...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Binaural BeatsRecently, I have been fielding questions from providers and patients alike about the treatment of insomnia with binaural beats. “Binaural beats” or...reactionscomments
What I Wish You Knew About Having InsomniaInsomnia sucks. I wish you knew just how much. Not that I would wish it upon you – I most assuredly would...reactionscomments
My Experience With Dysautonomia, POTS and InsomniaIn a previous article related to insomnia, I briefly wrote that my post-orthostatic syndrome (POTS) affects my sleep, and lack thereof. My...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Dream Déjà VuSince I have insomnia, it’s rare that I sleep deep enough or long enough to have memorable dreams. Now that my sleep...reactionscomments
10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My LifeInsomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to...reactionscomments
Sleep CyclesWhen a person experiences insomnia, particularly over a long time, it can often lead to some research in the wee hours of...reactionscomments
Insomnia Separated My Husband and MeIf you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While...reactionscomments
Depressive Disorder and Chronic Insomnia: When the World Goes DarkMany (most?) people associate the dimming of the lights at night with the sweet seduction of blissful sleep. Darkness equals rest. But...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Episodes of InsomniaOver the last several months, I have noticed my partner experiencing more insomnia and signs of light sleeping. They are finding it...reactionscomments
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come...reactions1comment
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My MorningsI recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I...reactionscomments
