Tis the Season to be Stressed and SleeplessThe fall and winter seasons are often stressful times. We are dealing with less sunshine each day, and that bothers anyone with...reactionscomments
Trying New Medication for InsomniaHi, my name is Amanda, and I would consider myself a lifelong insomniac. I’ve written before about how I’ve struggled with sleeping...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for KidsNo one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Point of No ReturnI arrived last night at approximately 11:00 PM. Where? It's easily called the point of no return. I know it was 11:00...reactionscomments
Tell Me You Have Insomnia Without Telling Me You Have InsomniaThe nighttime is stressful. My bed and/or bedroom give me anxiety. If I don't follow my sleep routine, I struggle to fall...reactionscomments
Working From Home and InsomniaIn my sleep therapy practice and in my personal experience, I've witnessed shifts in good sleepers toward poorer sleep due to particular...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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 –...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
