Daytime Routine, Nighttime ExpectationsI don’t know if it's getting older, spending more time at home due to the pandemic, being a parent, or being more...reactions2comments
My Insomnia Is Making Me Doze Off During the DayInsomnia has caused many issues over the years. This is a new 1 for me – I have started dozing off during...reactionscomments
Hypnagogia: It's a Nice Place to Visit but I Don't Want to Stay ThereThere exists a wonderfully soothing and dreamy state that lies somewhere between complete consciousness and sound sleep. Within that land, I am...reactions2comments
Dreams Controlled by PainI have lived with chronic pain every day for the past 2 years. I love it when I sleep, and I get...reactionscomments
Tossing and Turning: I Cannot Get ComfortableI am exhausted. I feel like I have not slept in days. This is not true, of course. It only feels like...reactionscomments
Small Joys Between the SheetsSimple, small joys can make a big difference to how we feel when we are between the sheets. Although I have not...reactionscomments
Demented: The Link Between Insomnia and DementiaThe last thing an insomniac wants to hear is all the extra health problems caused by lack of sleep. Let’s face it...reactionscomments
Our Clever Brains Can Work Against Us in Our Battle Against InsomniaOur brains are very clever. We wouldn't have evolved without a system that helps us pay attention and respond to things that...reactionscomments
Rest Versus SleepSometimes I don’t sleep very well. Do you relate?! I think everybody goes through periods of disturbed sleep; but for some of...reactionscomments
How to Get Through the Day After a Sleepless NightWhether I’m experiencing pain flare-up from my ankylosing spondylitis arthritis or simply ruminating over all of the responsibilities of adulthood, sleepless nights...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Insomnia Treatment for Every ScheduleThe most highly recommended treatment for insomnia disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). While it is highly effective, it can...reactionscomments
Insomnia in the HospitalI've written before about how I live with other chronic conditions – mainly Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. I've been lucky enough...reactionscomments
Steroid-Induced InsomniaFor 2 years I have been living with debilitating muscle spasms in my neck and upper back. I’ve tried many different medications...reactionscomments
My Sleep Number BedI have struggled with sleeping challenges since childhood. Insomnia and I go way back. An active mind and an anxious body did...reactions1comment
Why Being Awake at Night Might Not Be So Bad...A lot of people with insomnia get upset by being awake at night. One of the key components of cognitive behavioural therapy...reactions1comment
Get Plenty of Rest: Recovering From Surgery With InsomniaBe sure to get plenty of rest! That is always 1 of the first things we are told when we are sick...reactionscomments
Do You Sleep on the Flip Side?Do you have a favorite side? Does it make your insomnia worse to sleep on another side? Some people have a favorite...reactions1comment
Stilling the MindHyperarousal and anxiety can be big sleep disruptors. I have personally spent many a night with my head churning through a million...reactionscomments
Finding Light in the Darkness of the NightI feel most creative at night. When I cannot sleep, many thoughts rush in and out of my mind. Everything I did...reactionscomments
