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
The Importance of a Good Mattress and the Right PillowWhen you live with insomnia, it is so important to try and control the controllables. Over the past 2 years, I’ve been...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
Perimenopause, Panic Attacks, and InsomniaStop this ride. I definitely want off right now. These 3 things together are ridiculous. If you have not experienced a combination...reactionscomments
Pain and Sleep, or Sleep and Pain. Which Way Does the Relationship Work?Pain. We have all had pain, but for some people, pain is an ongoing concern. And, just like insomnia, longstanding pain is...reactionscomments
Caffeine: The Vicious CircleI'm going to go out on a limb here, and guess that if you're reading this article, you've used caffeine to both...reactionscomments
My Arthritis Sleep TipsIf you live with arthritis, or any chronic pain condition, you will know how much it affects our sleep. Over the past...reactionscomments
Sleep Like a BabyIt is sometimes said that people who sleep well, sleep like a baby. Honestly – where did that phrase come from?! I...reactionscomments
All Insomnia Is ValidThere is no prerequisite for having insomnia. Insomnia is something that we can define in many ways. Importantly, there are people who...reactionscomments
Medication Induced NightmaresDue to my ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I take a lot of medication. Some work, some don’t. But I must try them. And...reactions1comment
Bipolar Disorder: Insomnia Triggers Hypomania and ManiaI woke up this morning after yet another long night of tossing and turning. It was a restless night, and I did...reactionscomments
My 5 AM RitualLately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several...reactionscomments
Sleeplessness Versus InsomniaYesterday, my first grandchild was safely delivered into this world. It is a purely joyous, exciting, and loving time. I am so...reactionscomments
Lulling My Racing Thoughts To SleepI’ve written several articles about living with anxiety and how it impacts my insomnia. Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s been 1 thing...reactions3comments
Baclofen Is Helping Me SleepI have always had anxiety about taking medication. Even before I became sick, I would be reluctant to take any medication, even paracetamol...reactions2comments
Aging, Sleep and Insomnia: A Few WrinklesMany people think that age increases one's likelihood of developing insomnia. That's a tricky thought that suggests a direct relationship between people's...reactionscomments
Sorry for What I Said After Yet Another Sleepless NightIt’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at...reactionscomments
Too Much Thinking and Not Enough SleepingIn the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some...reactionscomments
The Emotional Side of Living With InsomniaWe all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or...reactionscomments
Catching 40 Winks My WayI caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40...reactions1comment
