How the Lack of Sleep Impacts My StudiesIt’s 4 AM and I haven’t slept a wink. I have an online college lecture at 9 AM. That’s only 5 hours away. I want to be asleep. This class is really important. I... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Depressive Episodes and Sleep DisturbancesIt is not a secret. Depression has a big impact on some sleep. While we know it affects how we sleep, it does not necessarily have the same impact on... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Adequate Sleep During the Holidays Possible?Who doesn't lose a little sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? These are times of social gatherings, celebrations of faith, and merriment. Sounds lovely, right? But even these pleasant... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Naps Before Nights and Nights After NapsWith my husband and our circle of friends, I've become notorious for the pre-evening activity nap. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does happen, it's a somewhat comical... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?Exposure to light can help some people with certain kinds of insomnia. However, the research is mixed. Let us – ahem – shine a light on it. Bright light therapy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Anatomy of the NapOver the years of living with insomnia, I've learned something very important – the anatomy of the nap. Now, just as the tips or tricks that help us fall asleep... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strange Sleep Schedules and Sleep InterruptionsI keep very odd hours. While my schedule is fairly consistent, the hours are still odd. I usually pass out between 3 and 4 in the morning and sleep off... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tolerance and DependenceI take a sleeping tablet every night. It has changed my life. I went from being awake almost 24/7 – short 20-minute naps here and there – to sleeping a... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Little Bit About Me and My SleeplessnessHi, my name is Ali! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 24 years old, and I live in the south of Ireland in the countryside by the sea. I... By Ali Long2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and a Snoring Sleeping PartnerHave you ever been kept awake by a snoring partner? How many times have you been able to sleep but could not because of the person sleeping next to you?... By Amy Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Role of Melatonin in Sleep and InsomniaDespite its popularity in countries where it can be bought over the counter, melatonin is not recommended as a treatment for insomnia compared to no medication. It's also not suggested... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Return to OfficeI am back to working full time in my office. I have been waiting for almost a year and a half for this. To be honest, my insomnia does not... By Rachael Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia + Daylight Saving TimeDaylight saving time. The understandable but frustrating practice of turning our clocks ahead one hour in the spring and back again one hour in the fall. Why do we do... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Fall Back in Fall Does Not Help at AllIt is that time of year again. The arrival of fall means more than changing foliage. For those of us who live in time zones that still observe daylight saving... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Navigating Insomnia by Learning to Listen to My BodyI hit 47 this year. Gah. I have to admit – not loving the way that sounds. But on with the show, right? Strange things are happening to my body... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prepare Now for Sleeplessness Following the Time ChangeIt’s right around the corner: the change from daylight saving time to standard time. Theoretically, we “gain” an hour of sleep after we set our clocks back by an hour... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Ideal VacationI am someone who has always found calm at the edge of the water. Living in a large city, I drafted a path to the lakefront a long time ago... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Morning DreadIf you're here, reading this article, my guess is you know what it's like to dread the morning and all the feelings that come with it when you're living with... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Use of Neurofeedback Therapy in the Treatment of InsomniaNeurofeedback therapy. Have you heard of it? Me neither. I was at the gym the other day and as we chatted before class, the regular topic of sleep – or... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Strict Buffer Zone Can Wake You UpMost people with insomnia are aware of the general guidance to reduce stimulation in the evening before bedtime. There are lots of "Don't" lists on the internet about bright light... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments