6 Surprising Effects of InsomniaBeing tired is one thing. Being completely exhausted from constant insomnia – that, my friends, is a whole new level. I feel...reactionscomments
Sleep Tracking via Smart WatchBack in the day, if we wanted to know how we slept, it was pretty much a stab in the dark. Or...reactionscomments
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Sleep?If you have trouble sleeping at night, surely you can relate to a person who is willing to do almost anything to...reactionscomments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains...reactionscomments
Caffeine: My Favorite NemesisI’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee in my family’s culture. I vividly recall having a...reactions1comment
Weighing the Research on Weighted BlanketsLet me admit from the outset that I have been skeptical of weighted blankets for insomnia. To me, they have seemed like another...reactions2comments
Hand Me My Blanky, the Heavy OneI am always on the prowl for things that can help me sleep better. As I am willing to try just about...reactions2comments
Sleep Math: Crunching the NumbersAren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate...reactionscomments
Hypersomnia and InsomniaI have hypersomnia caused by hypothyroidism. An insomniac with hypersomnia is the strangest thing. It is confusing and frustrating. Having trouble staying...reactionscomments
When Depression Needs a Nap, Insomnia Lays Awake at NightI have lived with depression for all of my adult life. There have been seasons in which it simply has been a...reactionscomments
Handling Tomorrow’s Big Day as an InsomniacFor a person who sleeps normally most nights, having a big day tomorrow can make falling asleep a challenge. Whether you’re excited...reactions1comment
Scrolling With Insomnia: 3 Reminders I Got From a Facebook AdWe have all been there – scrolling social media in the wee hours. Insomnia or not, we are all guilty of spending...reactionscomments
When Working Hard Means Sleeping Hard – SometimesAs we grow, some things stick with us and others fade slowly away. For instance, I can remember all my old childhood...reactionscomments
Sleep Awareness Week®: 5 Ways I'm Shaking Things UpThe importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning...reactionscomments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the...reactionscomments
3 Positives to Sleeplessness: My Hidden Insomnia Perks2020 was a rollercoaster to say the least – and not the good kind. It’s akin to that 1 ride at the...reactions2comments
Medication-Induced InsomniaI wasn’t always a person who is scared of medications, but I have definitely morphed into 1 over the years. The fear...reactionscomments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and...reactionscomments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise VisitSome nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will...reactionscomments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work...reactionscomments
