Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Fuels My InsomniaAs someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I'm unfortunately not a stranger to 1 condition impacting another. When my insomnia rages, I...reactionscomments
The Fear of Going Abroad with InsomniaFor years I have had trouble with sleep. But my insomnia truly began once my ankylosing spondylitis symptoms started in 2020. Since then...reactionscomments
Sleeping Positions: How Changes Affect My SleepI have an issue with my shoulder. As a side sleeper, this is problematic. Sleeping on that side puts my shoulder in...reactionscomments
Social Relationships and Insomnia: Differences in Men and WomenYour social network plays a major role in your life. From school and work to your hobbies, these are the people who...reactionscomments
New Anxiety Medication + SleepI've written previously about living with anxiety and depression in addition to insomnia. Last spring, I shared how I had begun taking...reactionscomments
How Using a Sleep Mask Helps Me Get More SleepI did not think I needed a sleep mask. My bedroom is much darker than the rest of my home so having...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Success StoryInsomnia dropped me into a pit of insanity and almost took my life. Last night I slept 7 hours. A lot of...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and InsomniaOver the past year, I’ve found great help in practicing mindfulness. To be totally honest, I always thought mindfulness was a load...reactionscomments
Short on Sleep...and PatienceI don’t know about you, but insomnia is really testing my patience. As time goes on, I’m pretty sure it’s testing the...reactionscomments
The Many Causes of Insomnia in COVID-19 Long HaulersIf you’ve had COVID-19, you may be an unhappy member of the “long haulers’ club.” Long haulers are people who have experienced...reactionscomments
Post-Traumatic Stress and SleepPost-traumatic stress. This is 1 of those things that I read about. You know, things that happen to other people. Importantly, I...reactionscomments
Alarm Clock DreadLet’s face it. Whether we’re headed to school, work, meetings, doctor's appointments, therapy, errands, or any number of other places, I think...reactionscomments
Crafting a Memoir With InsomniaI’m an insomniac. It’s part of my identity. I’ve lived with insomnia all my life but it only became chronic and debilitating...reactionscomments
Calm App Subscription GiveawayThe Calm App Subscription Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! June 21st is Insomnia Awareness Night! Organized by the...reactionscomments
The Mental Side of Tapering Any Sleep AidMany of my clients come to me asking for help with their sleep, even if their sleep is currently good. Why would...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Constantly Finding New Ways Not to SleepI finally have something that resembles a sleep schedule, it seems. Unfortunately, it is a schedule of not sleeping rather than actually...reactionscomments
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune SystemYou’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling both ways. The connection between sleep and...reactionscomments
Hypnic Jerks – Living Up to Their NameSet the scene with a dream state: You are driving down a winding road, with beautiful scenery all around you. It is...reactions1comment
Sleeping Before I Can't Sleep: Is This My New Normal?“Are you still watching Good Girls?” There it was just as big as life. Nothing says you've missed an unexplained stretch of...reactionscomments
