Too Much Thinking and Not Enough SleepingIn the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some...reactionscomments
The Emotional Side of Living With InsomniaWe all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or...reactionscomments
Catching 40 Winks My WayI caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40...reactions1comment
A Short-Term Solution: A Brand New BedThis year, I finally did something for not only myself but my partner that would completely change our lives. And by lives...reactions2comments
The Fear of Going Abroad with InsomniaFor years I have had trouble with sleep. But my insomnia truly began once my ankylosing spondylitis symptoms started in 2020. Since then...reactionscomments
Sleeping Positions: How Changes Affect My SleepI have an issue with my shoulder. As a side sleeper, this is problematic. Sleeping on that side puts my shoulder in...reactionscomments
Calm App Subscription GiveawayThe Calm App Subscription Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! June 21st is Insomnia Awareness Night! Organized by the...reactionscomments
Social Relationships and Insomnia: Differences in Men and WomenYour social network plays a major role in your life. From school and work to your hobbies, these are the people who...reactionscomments
New Anxiety Medication + SleepI've written previously about living with anxiety and depression in addition to insomnia. Last spring, I shared how I had begun taking...reactionscomments
How Using a Sleep Mask Helps Me Get More SleepI did not think I needed a sleep mask. My bedroom is much darker than the rest of my home so having...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Success StoryInsomnia dropped me into a pit of insanity and almost took my life. Last night I slept 7 hours. A lot of...reactionscomments
Short on Sleep...and PatienceI don’t know about you, but insomnia is really testing my patience. As time goes on, I’m pretty sure it’s testing the...reactionscomments
Post-Traumatic Stress and SleepPost-traumatic stress. This is 1 of those things that I read about. You know, things that happen to other people. Importantly, I...reactionscomments
Crafting a Memoir With InsomniaI’m an insomniac. It’s part of my identity. I’ve lived with insomnia all my life but it only became chronic and debilitating...reactionscomments
Terms & Conditions for Calm App Subscription GiveawayOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Calm App Subscription Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Constantly Finding New Ways Not to SleepI finally have something that resembles a sleep schedule, it seems. Unfortunately, it is a schedule of not sleeping rather than actually...reactionscomments
Hypnic Jerks – Living Up to Their NameSet the scene with a dream state: You are driving down a winding road, with beautiful scenery all around you. It is...reactions1comment
Sleeping Before I Can't Sleep: Is This My New Normal?“Are you still watching Good Girls?” There it was just as big as life. Nothing says you've missed an unexplained stretch of...reactionscomments
Believe Me - I Have InsomniaWe all just want to be heard and understood in life. Don’t we? It has taken many, many years and a complete...reactions2comments
Insomnia and Taking NapsI use to think naps are great for puppies, babies, and the elderly. But not for me. Not for someone who is...reactionscomments
