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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How Retraining My Brain Improved My SleepI’m incredibly blessed to sleep most nights. It hasn’t always been the case. I suffered chronic and debilitating insomnia for years, which deteriorated to a critical level that couldn’t be...reactions3comments
Insomnia: When the Doctor Tells You to RestWhat does the doctor tell you to do when you are sick? They tell you to rest. I cannot tell you how many times over the years I have had...reactionscomments
How Infertility Amplifies My InsomniaYou know when someone tells you not to think about something, and then obviously, it’s absolutely the only thing you can think about? Well, that for me is infertility. And...reactionscomments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 2This is a 3-part author series. You can read Part 1 which explains how I got into this conundrum in the first place. I’ve had a medical intervention and am...reactionscomments
Accepting InsomniaMy perspective on living with a sleep disorder has changed significantly over the years. When I was younger, my inability to fall asleep easily or to stay asleep throughout the...reactions5comments
Will My Insomnia Go Away After PTSD Treatment?Insomnia is common following a trauma, and it can stick around if a survivor struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So will insomnia go away if you treat PTSD? Maybe...reactionscomments
Insomnia in the Summer: More Sunlight and Less SleepAs the days grow longer, it is harder and harder for me to sleep. I need time to wind down at the end of the day. My body will not...reactionscomments
When You Can't Sleep Because You're Chronically Ill – Part 12020? It was bad. 2021 - Personally bad. I thought 2020 was pretty awful – for so many reasons. I tried not to complain though I was a mess inside...reactionscomments
Finding Your 1 Thing: 2 Things to AvoidThis article is part of an author series on finding and focusing on 1 thing to improving sleep hygiene. Check out Part 1: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a Schedule...reactionscomments
When I Wake Up at Night and Can't Sleep...This Is What I doMy particular version of sleeplessness, even after recovering from insomnia, is waking in the night with a busy brain. I discussed a visualization mantra type technique I like to use...reactions1comment
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Not Feeling HumanIt’s strange, really. I think about the statistics that are widely known to the human race in regards to “how many years we sleep through the course of our lives.”...reactionscomments
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Sleep?If you have trouble sleeping at night, surely you can relate to a person who is willing to do almost anything to get a good night's sleep. Just some uninterrupted...reactionscomments
Exactly What IS Sleep?I was lying awake in bed the other night, thinking to myself, exactly what IS sleep. Why is it so distressing to be missing out? I know I can’t live...reactionscomments
Self-Care Recommendations for InsomniacsAs someone who has struggled with symptoms of insomnia since childhood, I’ve thought a lot about what self-care means and how to practice it in ways that support my body...reactionscomments
Scrolling With Insomnia: 3 Reminders I Got From a Facebook AdWe have all been there – scrolling social media in the wee hours. Insomnia or not, we are all guilty of spending extra time perusing Facebook or Instagram when we...reactionscomments
Your Occasional Trouble Sleeping Is Not InsomniaSo you were awake pretty late last night, or you tossed and turned all night? Do you do that many nights or just from time to time? Occasional trouble sleeping...reactionscomments
