Steroid-Induced InsomniaFor 2 years I have been living with debilitating muscle spasms in my neck and upper back. I’ve tried many different medications...reactionscomments
My Sleep Number BedI have struggled with sleeping challenges since childhood. Insomnia and I go way back. An active mind and an anxious body did...reactions1comment
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Get Plenty of Rest: Recovering From Surgery With InsomniaBe sure to get plenty of rest! That is always 1 of the first things we are told when we are sick...reactionscomments
Do You Sleep on the Flip Side?Do you have a favorite side? Does it make your insomnia worse to sleep on another side? Some people have a favorite...reactions1comment
Stilling the MindHyperarousal and anxiety can be big sleep disruptors. I have personally spent many a night with my head churning through a million...reactionscomments
The Crossroad Between Chronic Digestive Disorders and InsomniaDo these scenarios sound familiar? Digestion and sleep should “shake hands” at night, promising a night of restful sleep. Unfortunately, those with...reactionscomments
Finding Light in the Darkness of the NightI feel most creative at night. When I cannot sleep, many thoughts rush in and out of my mind. Everything I did...reactionscomments
My Psychiatrist and My InsomniaNot too long ago, I shared an article about who to ask for help when it comes to medical providers and managing...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Natural RemediesIf you are here reading this, there is a strong possibility that you struggle with insomnia. Maybe it is not you, perhaps...reactionscomments
Insomnia: I Just Need to SleepThere are things that need to be done earlier in the day, but I would rather not do them. There are times...reactions2comments
Bathroom BreaksGoing to the bathroom is one of those inevitable things in life. A shared human experience. But it’s really, really, really annoying...reactionscomments
Is It Really Sleep-Onset Insomnia?Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking early – or some combination of all 3 – are features of insomnia. However, insomnia...reactionscomments
Staying Awake as a Parent on Duty After a Bad Insomnia NightI learned a long time ago that when I have trouble sleeping at night, I absolutely must have some form of caffeine...reactionscomments
Another Sleep Blip: How I Jinxed MyselfA few days ago, I wrote an enlightened piece about "sleep blips." (You can read it: Coping with Sleep Blips) I talked about...reactionscomments
Meet DORA, the Latest Drug Class to Take On InsomniaIn February, a new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) was approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of...reactionscomments
The Longest Night: How Pain Keeps Me AwakeIf you did not know, painsomnia is pain that causes insomnia. Painsomnia is a big obstacle in my life caused by my chronic illness: ankylosing...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Anxiety, Anxiety and InsomniaIt's all really just circular, right? Let me explain. I live with insomnia and struggle with anxiety. I struggle with insomnia and...reactions2comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
What Does Sleeplessness Look Like?“I got no sleep last night,” is a common complaint of the chronic insomniac. But is it true? Occasionally, definitely a possibility...reactionscomments
