My Ideal Sleep SpaceI think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful...reactionscomments
Insomnia: My Doctor's SuggestionsI almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster...reactionscomments
The Normalization of Insomnia in My LifeI've struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember and with the normalization of insomnia. For hours, I'd toss and...reactionscomments
Mindful Moments for InsomniaMindfulness, is a big word, not because of the number of letters, nor due to a strange pronunciation. Simply due to the...reactionscomments
My Insomnia-beating Heatwave TricksAs I type this, we here in the UK are roasting in the second of a series of heatwaves. Back home in...reactionscomments
Insomnia: How Illnesses Can Affect SleepI am so very tired. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I am still finding it hard to stay awake...reactionscomments
Bedtime and Sleep MasksHaving lived with insomnia for many years, I have tried so many different things at various stages and I have often gone...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Grief, Malnutrition: The Ultimate TrifectaIt’s been a long year medically for me, spending many weeks in the hospital. During this time, I lost my best friend...reactionscomments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part Two, Eastward TravelInsomnia is never really seen as an advantage, is it? Usually, we do everything to focus on how awful it is, in...reactionscomments
Fitness and FatigueIt has been made abundantly clear in recent decades that staying fit, strong, and mobile is an essential ingredient of good health...reactionscomments
Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationWhat is revenge bedtime procrastination? This phrase comes from the Chinese expression "bàofùxìng áoyè", which translates to "retaliatory staying up late." It...reactions3comments
Coping With Rational Fears That Keep Me AwakeFor the first time in over 3 years, I walked outside alone. I struggled to walk the short distance to be able...reactionscomments
Nightmares and InsomniaNightmares are never a pleasant thing to experience. They can be very unsettling and leave one feeling anxious about going back to...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Meet MeditationInsomnia has forced me to look for new tactics to find sleep over the last few years. I have tried both staying...reactionscomments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part One, Westward TravelI have not had insomnia for many years, courtesy of doing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. However, due to a weird confluence...reactionscomments
Get Up or Stay Down?I have a nightly conundrum. Shortly after sliding in between my lovely soft sheets each night, I start wondering – should I...reactionscomments
Just One Night's Good SleepThat random conversation that leads people to ask each other if you could have 1 thing, what would it be? Now if...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights After Medical ProceduresIf you’ve read my other articles, you will know that I live with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. Not to go into...reactionscomments
Puppy Dreams: Pets + InsomniaFour years ago, we got a puppy. We brought him home at 8 weeks old, and it was in many ways like...reactionscomments
Insomnia Agitates My Mystery Illness…and MeI have an undiagnosed medical condition. This mystery illness causes fatigue, sometimes exhaustion. Since I also have insomnia, this combination is greatly...reactionscomments
