10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My LifeInsomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to...reactionscomments
Sleep CyclesWhen a person experiences insomnia, particularly over a long time, it can often lead to some research in the wee hours of...reactionscomments
Insomnia Separated My Husband and MeIf you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While...reactionscomments
Depressive Disorder and Chronic Insomnia: When the World Goes DarkMany (most?) people associate the dimming of the lights at night with the sweet seduction of blissful sleep. Darkness equals rest. But...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Episodes of InsomniaOver the last several months, I have noticed my partner experiencing more insomnia and signs of light sleeping. They are finding it...reactionscomments
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come...reactions1comment
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My MorningsI recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I...reactionscomments
The Mental Side of Tapering Any Sleep AidMany of my clients come to me asking for help with their sleep, even if their sleep is currently good. Why would...reactionscomments
Can Lucid Dreaming Fix Sleepless Nights?When I’ve seen this claim as a sleep health educator, my journalist’s skepticism frequently dismisses such notions about “curing” anything, especially something...reactions3comments
Might ASMR Help You Fall Asleep More Easily?This article was initially meant to be a review of the Sleep Cove Podcast, a well-liked, highly downloaded sleep-themed podcast that uses...reactions1comment
Is There an Ideal Bedtime?Is there such a thing as an ideal bedtime? Or is there an optimal quantity and quality of sleep that each person...reactionscomments
The Normalization of Insomnia in My LifeI've struggled with sleep for as long as I can remember and with the normalization of insomnia. For hours, I'd toss and...reactionscomments
Puppy Dreams: Pets + InsomniaFour years ago, we got a puppy. We brought him home at 8 weeks old, and it was in many ways like...reactionscomments
Mindful Moments for InsomniaMindfulness, is a big word, not because of the number of letters, nor due to a strange pronunciation. Simply due to the...reactionscomments
Is It OK to Sleep on the Couch? Maybe!In a previous post, I shared tips for undoing conditioned arousal in the bed and bedroom. I suggested ways to associate the...reactionscomments
My Insomnia-beating Heatwave TricksAs I type this, we here in the UK are roasting in the second of a series of heatwaves. Back home in...reactionscomments
Insomnia: How Illnesses Can Affect SleepI am so very tired. Even though I got enough sleep last night, I am still finding it hard to stay awake...reactionscomments
Bedtime and Sleep MasksHaving lived with insomnia for many years, I have tried so many different things at various stages and I have often gone...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Grief, Malnutrition: The Ultimate TrifectaIt’s been a long year medically for me, spending many weeks in the hospital. During this time, I lost my best friend...reactionscomments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part Two, Eastward TravelInsomnia is never really seen as an advantage, is it? Usually, we do everything to focus on how awful it is, in...reactionscomments
