Working Down to a Good Night's SleepAs far back as I can remember – before the days of flip phones, before Trapper Keepers and Aquanet, and before my days watching Mr. Rogers – I can recall... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: The Most Common(ly Misunderstood) Sleep Disorder (Part 1)Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting 10 to 15 percent of adults. Given that so many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep, you would think... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can't Fall Asleep Easily? Here Are 2 Reasons Why That Might Be!Falling asleep is a very common problem for people with insomnia. In my experience as a therapist, there are 2 main overarching reasons as to why "sleep initiation" can be... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your One Thing: Fine-Tuning Your SleepThis article is part of an author series on finding and focusing on one thing to improving sleep hygiene. Check out Part 1: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a Schedule... By Aaron Nuest2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter to My Old Friend, SleepDear Sleep, I’ve been thinking of you lately. About all that time we spent together – so comfortable with each other and just cocooned in a bubble of happiness. Meeting... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Multiple Alarm Clocks Annoy MeMy husband has to get up pretty close to the time when my body is settling down to sleep. I have been trying to go to sleep earlier, but his... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Insomnia: Loneliness and VulnerabilityAs someone who has struggled with insomnia for most of my life, there's been one constant in my sleep challenges – the loneliness in the middle of the night. I... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Playlist for InsomniaInsomnia, a word used to describe how we struggle to fall asleep and or stay asleep. This usually far exceeds just a bad night or 2. For most of us, this... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Workout Timing and InsomniaThe relationship between sleep and exercise has been investigated extensively over the years. Studies have shown that proper exercise can actually alleviate problems with falling asleep and help you sleep... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Silly Things That Keep Me Awake at NightNow I lay me down to sleep, but first, I must know if penguins have knees and why cows have 4 stomachs. I need to know why Saturn has over... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is it Possible to Breathe Insomnia Away?As a sleep technologist, I’ve worked closely with many patients struggling to fall asleep in the lab. They were there because they either couldn’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or maintain... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Small Joys Between the SheetsSimple, small joys can make a big difference to how we feel when we are between the sheets. Although I have not suffered from insomnia for many years, I still... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fluctuating Hormones – Fluctuating SleepHormones. Can’t live with them. Can’t live without them. For 27 years of my life, I experienced heavy, painful menstruation – on a more than monthly basis. At age 38... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endless Summer DaysI know that I’m not the only one who has additional trouble sleeping during the summertime. Why do I think that is? For me, the long days, filled often with... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fighting My Insomnia by Doing a 180 – LiterallyI used to love bedtime – many, many moons ago. I loved everything about it. Snuggling into the sheets, bringing the quilt up to cover my entire head, and finding... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Insomniacs Don't Really Have Trouble SleepingThe irony of insomnia is that I can sleep almost anywhere. I easily fall asleep on the couch watching TV, on a train or plane, or on my hammock in... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia in Pregnancy – My ExperienceI was about to birth a baby, but I'd already birthed sleeping trouble! Sleeping when pregnant isn't easy. Sleeping when pregnant with insomnia is, of course, even harder! I was... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Myths About Living With InsomniaInsomnia is something most people have dealt with at one point or another. In fact, the American Sleep Association says that 50 to 70 million American adults have some kind... By Amber Blackburn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 3This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first place and Part 2 which talks about my... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sleepless Week With InsomniaGetting consistent and good quality sleep is something that evades me on a daily basis. Dealing with insomnia is not easy. Many people simply do not have any idea of... By Clair Gardiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments