The Effect of Steroids for Inflammation on My InsomniaMy body is no stranger to inflammation. As a kid, it was high sed rates and other inflammatory markers. After college, it...reactionscomments
Anxiety Medication and SleepI’ve shared before that I’ve struggled with sleep since childhood. In addition to insomnia, I’ve also managed the symptoms of anxiety and...reactions1comment
Springtime, Sunshine, Optimism, and Improved SleepWithout fail, each winter season my mood tanks. As the days get shorter and shorter, the sun hides more than it's found...reactionscomments
My Least Favorite Insomnia Pattern - Up and Down, Up and DownAs a nearly lifelong insomniac, I’ve experienced several different stages or symptoms of my sleep disorder. I’ve struggled to fall asleep. I’ve...reactionscomments
Arming Myself by Knowing My Insomnia TriggersGetting to know your insomnia patterns can be tricky, but if you become acquainted with them, you may even learn to recognize...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and InsomniaOver the past year, I’ve found great help in practicing mindfulness. To be totally honest, I always thought mindfulness was a load...reactionscomments
Dream a Little DreamDreams sound like such a lovely thing. I remember spending many of my sleepless years envious of those who could dream. Because...reactionscomments
Hot Tip for a Hot BathWe hear it from our doctors. We read it on the internet. And, our parents and grandparents have always told us that...reactionscomments
Self-care: A Route to Improving Life AND SleepIt seems to me that we spend the majority of our lives focussed on caring for others. Our spouses and partners. Our...reactionscomments
Exercise for Better SleepSleep tips sheets often include a suggestion to get more exercise. Why is that? Physical activity can help to build something called...reactions1comment
When I Wake Up at Night and Can't Sleep...This Is What I doMy particular version of sleeplessness, even after recovering from insomnia, is waking in the night with a busy brain. I discussed a...reactions1comment
Quieting a Busy Mind - A 'Brain Dumping' TechniqueOne thing that helped me enormously when I had insomnia (and which still helps me now) is what I call a "brain...reactions1comment
My Sleep Improved When I Stopped Tracking ItWatches. Trackers. Apps. Monitors. You name it; I used it. I loved gadgets. And there were so many to play with and...reactionscomments
Finding Your 1 Thing: 2 Things to AvoidThis article is part of an author series on finding and focusing on 1 thing to improving sleep hygiene. Check out Part...reactionscomments
Finding Your 1 Thing: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a ScheduleAs many of you know, sleep tests are primarily looking for sleep apnea. Yes, they do test for other things, but primarily...reactionscomments
Understanding Why I Am Afraid to Try Falling AsleepIn my old age of 36, I've learned there's a gigantic difference between "going to bed" and "going to sleep." For me...reactionscomments
Can Scheduling Your Worries Improve Your Sleep?I bet you’re familiar with the pattern of nodding off on the couch, dragging yourself into bed, laying your head on the...reactions1comment
How a Change in Routine Opened the Door for InsomniaOn an academic level, I know that maintaining a routine during the day helps you regulate sleep at night. Eating meals at...reactionscomments
Writing Letters in the Middle of the NightSomething that often pops up within our community – is journaling, or writing down your thoughts. It sounds simple, however, yet may...reactionscomments
How I Deal With a Bad Night of SleepI’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like...reactions1comment
