Pillow PanicI have heard – from people who revel in the passionate delights of blissful sleep – that the mere sight of a...reactions3comments
Self-Care Recommendations for InsomniacsAs someone who has struggled with symptoms of insomnia since childhood, I’ve thought a lot about what self-care means and how to...reactionscomments
How Can I Sleep When My Stress Level Is So High?We all know how much stress affects every part of our life, and we have all been told to reduce our stress...reactionscomments
Later Years and InsomniaInsomnia does not discriminate, it affects all kinds of people, with a variety of lifestyles, living situations, ages, and so on. It...reactionscomments
The 5 Stages of InsomniaI imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock...reactions2comments
My First Vacation in YearsUsually, when I've taken time off work, it’s for medical reasons and doctor’s appointments. This is my first vacation in probably 5...reactionscomments
Losing Sleep Over Being Misunderstood With Health IssuesSome days I do a really good job of convincing myself that no one will truly understand how difficult each day can...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Sleep IssuesI have to be honest – I’m really struggling lately. I mean, I have my own personal sleep struggles that are deep...reactionscomments
Gardening for Sleep and Noise PollutionThere are many reasons I garden, but I started growing my own foods (or attempting to) about 2 years ago. I’ve done...reactionscomments
MonstersDeafening silence. Tinnitus. White noise. Eyes wide open. This is my insomnia. I grew up with sleep-stealing monsters under my bed. They...reactions1comment
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1)I’m really struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem lately, especially over the last 2 years. Recently, my therapist and I brainstormed a few...reactionscomments
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 2)This article is the second part of a two-part series. Check out My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1). Through this process/challenge...reactionscomments
Phases of EMDR TherapyI’ve written a lot about my journey of participating in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for trauma-based PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and...reactionscomments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some...reactionscomments
From 0 to 100 - My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. You can read part 1 (what triggered a sudden onset of extreme...reactionscomments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 12020? It was bad. 2021 - Personally bad. I thought 2020 was pretty awful – for so many reasons. I tried not...reactionscomments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 2This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first...reactionscomments
Sleepaway Gone WrongSince venturing down the road that is insomnia, I have experimented with several different bedtime routines in the hopes of alleviating my...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Withdrawal of BenzodiazepinesToday I’ll be talking about something very sensitive to those in our community who may have experience with this in more ways...reactionscomments
From 0 to 100 – My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 2)In Part 2 of this series, I talk about all things medical, some medications and therapies I have been doing since my...reactionscomments
