My New (Extremely Late) NormalA consistent phrase mostly meant to be motivational, I've heard since March, is "finding your new normal." I kept waiting for the feelings of loneliness and isolation to strike, but... By Rachael Gehrke4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Bed DreadI need to just come right out and say it without mincing words. I dread going to bed. I mean that with every fiber of my being. I absolutely hate... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Tracking via Smart WatchBack in the day, if we wanted to know how we slept, it was pretty much a stab in the dark. Or alternatively, keeping a handwritten sleep journal. These... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Hygiene and My RoutinesDo you follow your same sleep routine every night? Do you know what sleep hygiene is? In this video, I talk about what I do before I go to bed... By Kelly J.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Random Thoughts That Keep Me Awake at NightI find myself thinking about the most absurd things when I am trying to fall asleep. Why do I wonder about such silly things as I desperately attempt to get... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia and Eating HabitsSustenance. Nourishment. Comfort. Something to do. Something to focus on. I’ve heard, felt and experienced food be described in all of the ways above. Eating, while something we need to... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a New Sleep Routine With ADD MedicationRecently, I began treatment for ADD (attention deficit disorder) with medication. During my appointment, my doctor told me that I may experience an increase in anxiety (oh great!) and more... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Nightmares and Insomnia: What Treatments Exist?All of us have bad dreams from time to time, especially in times of stress. While they may disrupt our sleep for a night, they’re not usually enough to cause... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Relationship Between Perfectionism and InsomniaLast week someone asked me if perfectionist behavior, such as planning, tracking, and organizing, had a relationship to their insomnia. The person asking the question expressed a feeling that their... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things I Wish Others Understood About InsomniaAlthough I’d venture to guess the majority of adults have heard of the term “insomnia,” I don’t think those who haven’t experienced it quite understand just how much it can... By Marisa Lauren Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Status: Constantly DrowsyIf I had to sum up my life with insomnia in 1 word, it would be drowsy. That place where I am sleepy and lethargic but not sleeping. Where I... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Perimenopause and Insomnia: I Am Never Going to Sleep AgainI am in late perimenopause and have all the fun issues that go along with it. That is okay. I will adjust to it. I am certainly not thrilled about... By Amy Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Noise Is What You NeedSomehow, I managed to make it through raising 2 children without losing too many precious hours of sleep, but over the years insomnia became a part of my nighttime routine... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Grief and InsomniaGrief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be free of loss until later in life. But... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Finally 'Cured' My Insomnia (And All the Things That Didn’t)During my 2-ish year struggle with active insomnia, I felt as though I was living my life through foggy glasses. I spent so many days feeling as though I was... By Bridget Gawinowicz4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Depression, Illness, and OversleepingLately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe insomnia, I have been dealing with a boatload... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Know I Look Tired - I Have InsomniaWhen COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult transition for everyone. I adapted a job meant... By Rachael Gehrke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Quieting a Busy Mind - A 'Brain Dumping' TechniqueOne thing that helped me enormously when I had insomnia (and which still helps me now) is what I call a "brain dumping" technique. I used to wake up in... By Tracy Hannigan, MOstMed, ACE-HC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Reality of Insomnia: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America SurveyInsomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting millions of Americans each year. While many people know what it feels like to have a sleepless night every now and then... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments