Will the End of Perimenopause Change My Insomnia?I know that hormones affect my sleep patterns. Perimenopause has wreaked havoc on my body for years now. It has certainly agitated...reactionscomments
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
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune SystemYou’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling both ways. The connection between sleep and...reactionscomments
Insomnia + Vacation = Success!A few months ago, I experimented with some odd little changes here and there to my bedtime routine; just to see if...reactionscomments
It’s a Catastrophe! Tips to Manage Catastrophizing With InsomniaLife is never simple. Sometimes it cruises along quite nicely and it’s then that we must remember to live in the moment...reactionscomments
Study or SleepBeing in school – whether it be elementary, high school, or college/university – often means losing sleep over school. Exam seasons in...reactionscomments
An Insomniac's Ode to EarplugsI never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in...reactionscomments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-TimeThink-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions...reactions2comments
The Reality of Insomnia: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America SurveyInsomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting millions of Americans each year. While many people know what it feels like to...reactionscomments
Breaking the Stigma: Anxiety Induced InsomniaIn a conversation the other day, I heard someone say: "It's just from anxiety and stress, that is not real insomnia." Needless...reactionscomments
True or False: You Can Catch up on Lost SleepMany experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep for a good night’s rest. This may vary slightly from person to person...reactionscomments
Changing Bedding Can Change Your SleepThe seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping so I needed to add to the bedding in my motorhome. I had...reactions2comments
Depression and Insomnia: One Causes the OtherI have gone back and forth over cause and effect. Does depression cause insomnia or does insomnia cause depression? My answer is...reactionscomments
A Shifting Sleep Schedule Might Steal My MorningsI have started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. While I am happy to have extra hours in the day...reactions1comment
HoomBand Wireless Headphones GiveawayThe HoomBand Wireless Headphones Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net is officially on Instagram! To celebrate all of...reactionscomments
Three Benefits of Accepting InsomniaOne of the most important things I did to overcome my insomnia was to accept it. Sound crazy? An immediate reaction might...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Demands a New BedThings are getting serious around here. Insomnia is becoming as much a part of me as my own personality traits. That is...reactionscomments
11 States in 7 Days Means Many Different BedsTraveling with insomnia can lead to sleepless nights or tossing and turning all night. Changing beds every night for a week could...reactionscomments
Mental Health, Physical Health, and Insomnia: A Perfect StormI have bipolar disorder and panic disorder. I am going through perimenopause and have IBS. If that were not enough, I also...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Remedy: Shower, Couch, BedOur fall break trip is coming, and my family did not vacation this summer. To say we are excited to step out...reactionscomments
