High Blood Pressure: A Side Effect of Insomnia?High blood pressure (clinically known as hypertension) affects about 75 million Americans. It has many causes, though many don't realize poor sleep...reactionscomments
Coping With 'Sleep Blips'Tracy Hannigan’s recent blog post on “sleep blips” resonated with me. Once you’ve struggled with insomnia, you’re always on high alert for...reactionscomments
How Insomnia Affects MeOf course, if you're reading this, you know what insomnia is. Everyone does. It means that you have difficulty with sleep. But...reactionscomments
Using Cannabis for PainsomniaI have been suffering from axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and other conditions that cause inflammation in the body. I have spent the past...reactionscomments
Adult Lullabies – My Insomnia Sleepy Time PlaylistMy Spotify playlists all fall into one of two overarching categories – those that energize me, the ones that make me dance...reactionscomments
Weighted Blanket, You Say?As a kid, I loved bedtime. I know that sounds odd, but there was just something about the feeling of being all...reactionscomments
To Nap or Not to NapTo nap or not to nap. That is the question. And a hotly debated one it is too. Naps are often portrayed...reactionscomments
How Insomnia Impacts My Mental HealthInsomnia is an exhausting thing on its best day. Honestly, the toll it takes on a person's life is just too much...reactions2comments
Bedtime Routines and Why I Quit Mine!I don't know if this is common for those who experience insomnia, but I hate nighttime routines. In my 20s, I felt...reactionscomments
Are Energy Drinks an 'Upgrade' on Your Cuppa?You might be surprised to know that I don't suggest you abandon your morning cup of coffee. Usually, that's the first line...reactions2comments
Good Night's Rest – At What Cost?I've lived with insomnia for a very long time. Some seasons, I try to ebb and flow as my insomnia does, managing...reactionscomments
My Bedtime RoutineThere are many causes of my insomnia. The main one is pain. And believe me, it's a pain. If you've read my other articles, you'll know...reactionscomments
Can Sleep Patterns Predict Issues With Bipolar Disorder?When my sleep patterns change, I worry. Sometimes these changes are a predictor of impending mental health issues for me. This is...reactionscomments
Evening Naps and Insomnia-Filled NightsLately, I have been caught in the middle of a vicious cycle. Napping has never been my thing. In fact, I spend...reactionscomments
My Toddler Alarm ClockI used to set an alarm. Sometimes I would wake up before it went off, but most of the time, when I...reactionscomments
Anxiety and InsomniaIn my experience, anxiety and insomnia have always gone hand in hand. Where there was one, the other was bound to be...reactions2comments
What Is Painsomnia ??If you are reading this article wondering what painsomnia is, consider yourself lucky. Many of us with chronic illnesses are very familiar...reactions6comments
A Surprising Twist to My Assumption on Women and InsomniaGuess who has more insomnia? Men or women? You may be in for a surprise...if you had the same thought I did...reactionscomments
A Trip Away With an Uncomfortable BedSince I was about 10 years old, every summer I would go on a holiday with my mam, my aunt, and my grandparents...reactionscomments
Insomnia Playlist – Daytime EnergyI literally cannot remember a day that I haven't felt tired. (Welcome to life with insomnia, yes?) It might not always be...reactionscomments
