When Insomnia Inspires Migraines and Vice VersaFor those living with headache disorders – especially migraines – sleeping is often a go-to solution for finding relief. But sometimes, sleep...reactionscomments
Nighttime SnacksIt can be tempting to look for "magic foods" to help with sleep and improve insomnia, but this article is slightly different...reactionscomments
COVID-19 and Night Sweats: An Insomniac’s NightmareI am at an age when I am no stranger to night sweats. Perimenopause has caused me to have these wretched things...reactionscomments
My Insomnia's Favorite SeasonIf my insomnia had a favorite season, it would be the spring. I live in the midwest, which means that everything outside...reactionscomments
Pulling Back the Covers: The Truth About Living With Chronic InsomniaWhen you tell someone you have insomnia, you are likely met with a sympathetic nod. Most people would say they know what...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and InsomniaIt is possible that insomnia can have multiple triggers and causes at the same time. It is not always just 1 thing...reactionscomments
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With SleepA healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This...reactionscomments
Sleep Awareness Week®: Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep DisorderMarch 13 through 19 is both the week following the time change (boo!) and National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® (yay!). As...reactionscomments
Having a Partner Who Has the Ever-Changing Sleep and Rotating Work ScheduleMy partner and I couldn't have more different sleep patterns. He falls asleep fast, is able to fall back asleep right away...reactionscomments
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks.Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia and Sleep DisturbancesFibromyalgia is a neurological disorder that causes widespread muscle and joint pain, cognitive and memory issues, fatigue, and sleep problems. Among these...reactionscomments
Breaking News: Insomnia Can Be CuredApparently, there are plenty of people who have discovered the cure for insomnia. None of these people have insomnia, but they know...reactionscomments
To Medicate or Not to MedicateAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. On a good night...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights Could Be a Circadian Rhythm ProblemMany people who struggle to fall or stay asleep insist they have insomniaco. But while insomnia is, by itself, a sleep disorder...reactionscomments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
Exhaustion: A Side Effect of Insomnia and DepressionI am tired. Scratch that. I am exhausted. It does not matter how many hours I lie in bed; I feel the...reactionscomments
Unpopular Thoughts on Sleep HygieneHere are a series of statements about me, in no particular order. You decide which one is untrue. My name is Amanda...reactionscomments
From Sleeping Alone to Sleeping Together: Changing Arrangements When You Have InsomniaI feel that many of the things that impact our sleep are pretty unconscious. For example, until we have sleeping difficulties, we...reactionscomments
There Is No Hierarchy of TraumaInsomnia can strike for innumerable and multiple reasons. We all have our stories. But trauma is quite often part of our stories...reactions1comment
Exhaustion-Induced Brain FogOne of the biggest challenges of living with insomnia for me, personally, is the constant state of exhaustion I feel like I...reactions2comments
