What Others Hear When I Say 'Insomnia'The other day I was talking to a friend who asked how I was. It had been a particularly “awake” night prior...reactions10comments
Irritability and InsomniaI would consider myself a fun-loving, patient, kind person. I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and a friend...reactionscomments
Naps – Friend or Foe for the Insomniac?I have struggled with sleeping consistently or restfully at night since I was a child. I’ve long since gotten used to living...reactionscomments
If I Didn't Have Insomnia ...As a nearly life-long insomniac, I am used to living life based on how much (or how little) sleep I have gotten...reactionscomments
Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d...reactions3comments
Insomnia and Eating HabitsSustenance. Nourishment. Comfort. Something to do. Something to focus on. I’ve heard, felt and experienced food be described in all of the...reactions2comments
Explaining Insomnia to OthersThe vast majority of adults in my life sleep fairly well. I’ve written before about sharing a bed with my husband, who...reactions1comment
Overrated 'Advice' I've Heard About My InsomniaI’m pretty sure I’ve heard it all when it comes to living with insomnia. It seems that genuinely, people who are choosing...reactions2comments
Ways I Find Emotional Support During the NightMy experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I...reactionscomments
Insomnia and IntimacyHave you ever felt too tired, physically, mentally, or emotionally, to be intimate with your partner? Have you ever felt like this...reactionscomments
Too Tired to DriveI can’t be the only one who’s felt it. You’ve gotta go to a doctor's appointment, or a meeting, or to pick...reactions1comment
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
