Useless Things I Do in the Middle of the NightIf I sleep just 3 hours in the night, it would be logical to think I have 21 hours in the day to be productive. I have not found this... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Sleep Improved When I Stopped Tracking ItWatches. Trackers. Apps. Monitors. You name it; I used it. I loved gadgets. And there were so many to play with and compare! When I had insomnia, I monitored my... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Grief Has Amplified My InsomniaIf you’re reading this, you likely know what it’s like to struggle with sleep (or, you know someone who knows what it’s like to struggle with sleep). That means that... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway (Giveaway Now Closed)June has some of the shortest nights of the year, but every night can feel long when you live with insomnia. We will be highlighting the importance of sleep on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From 0 to 100 – My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 2)In Part 2 of this series, I talk about all things medical, some medications and therapies I have been doing since my hospital stays, and how hard it has been... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia: Thief of Productivity and Fuel for ProcrastinationMy sleep schedule is not much of a schedule, but if I had to compare it to anything, I would say it is a hybrid third-shift schedule. This cuts down... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, 1 where I’d slept only in short bursts... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chaos and InsomniaIt has been a rough couple of months at home for my family. I'm not talking about run-of-the-mill COVID-19 rough, but we have struggled through unimaginable things over the past... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Insomnia Psychological or Biological, or Both?I hold a controversial opinion about insomnia. It's an opinion formed by my experience as a person with insomnia and my professional experience as a person who treats people with... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia – Bouncing Back After a Tough NightI’ve lived with insomnia for a long time. For the most part, I have developed tools and skills to manage my sleep disorder. That doesn’t make me exempt from struggles!... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Circadian Rhythm? I Have No Rhythm. I Have Insomnia.There seems to be no rhyme or reason to my sleep patterns. I would not even call it a pattern. Sometimes I sleep. Sometimes I do not. Occasionally, I sleep... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Are They Rebranding Insomnia?I decided to write an article about preparing for my return to full-time work outside of my home. Doing a brief Google search, I looked for suggestions I could share... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From 0 to 100 – My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 1)I recently had a pretty major shift in the status of my health in a pretty awful way. I was living and loving "normal life," as I had just recently... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With InsomniaLiving with insomnia is a unique and intensely personal adventure. Let me tell you about my experience. When I was a little girl, I used to run around a lot... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Sleep AffirmationsI'd like to dedicate some words to those in the sleep disorders community. Words, that if you'd like, have the option that you can come back to, read aloud or... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caffeine: My Favorite NemesisI’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee in my family’s culture. I vividly recall having a mug every morning alongside my bowl of Cocoa... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Predictably Unpredictable Schedule of InsomniaIf there is 1 thing you can count on when you have insomnia, it is that you cannot count on anything. Sleep schedules vary wildly. The only constant is that... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia for LifeI’ve shared before that I began struggling with signs and symptoms of insomnia as a child. From frequent movement during the night to blankets strewn across the floor in the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Positives to Sleeplessness: My Hidden Insomnia Perks2020 was a rollercoaster to say the least – and not the good kind. It’s akin to that 1 ride at the amusement park you look forward to all summer... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Irritability and Insomnia: Managing Emotions and Getting Things DoneI think I inadvertently put a restraining order on the sandman at some point in my life. Surely that is the case because he refuses to visit me. Sheep no... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments