Why Insomniacs Don't Really Have Trouble SleepingThe irony of insomnia is that I can sleep almost anywhere. I easily fall asleep on the couch watching TV, on a...reactionscomments
Fight ClubLast night I could not sleep. I tried for hours, lying there in the dark with my thoughts. My brain felt like a busy...reactions1comment
One Size Treatments Do Not Suit AllInsomnia is a distressing and potentially debilitating condition. Those of you who experience chronic sleep issues know exactly what I mean. I...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Getting Too Much Sleep Is Also a ProblemI slept last night. When I say I slept, I mean I slept for around 10 hours. The alarm clock did not...reactionscomments
The 2 PM SlumpIf you've ever had less than an ideal night of sleep or not enough caffeine in the morning, you know about the...reactionscomments
Trying New Medication for InsomniaHi, my name is Amanda, and I would consider myself a lifelong insomniac. I’ve written before about how I’ve struggled with sleeping...reactionscomments
Waking Up Feeling DeliriousLast night I struggled to get to sleep. At about 3 AM, after hours in bed, I finally fell asleep. I slept...reactions1comment
A Surprise: My Migraine Relief Also Helps Me SleepI sometimes wake up with a migraine. They always seem to sneak up to me in the night, and I wake to...reactionscomments
Is This Really Happening to Me? Insomnia 101When I talked about my insomnia, everyone had an opinion. “Wait until you have kids,” some people would say to me. “Then...reactions2comments
Living With InsomniaLiving with insomnia is a unique and intensely personal adventure. Let me tell you about my experience. When I was a little...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About Insomnia?Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder affecting roughly 40 million people in the United States each year. But did you know...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Point of No ReturnI arrived last night at approximately 11:00 PM. Where? It's easily called the point of no return. I know it was 11:00...reactionscomments
A Message to Those Without InsomniaDealing with chronic insomnia is hard. However, having someone without insomnia share unsolicited opinions or advice with you often feels worse. You...reactions2comments
Tell Me You Have Insomnia Without Telling Me You Have InsomniaThe nighttime is stressful. My bed and/or bedroom give me anxiety. If I don't follow my sleep routine, I struggle to fall...reactionscomments
How the Lack of Sleep Impacts My StudiesIt’s 4 AM and I haven’t slept a wink. I have an online college lecture at 9 AM. That’s only 5 hours...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Depressive Episodes and Sleep DisturbancesIt is not a secret. Depression has a big impact on some sleep. While we know it affects how we sleep, it...reactionscomments
Naps Before Nights and Nights After NapsWith my husband and our circle of friends, I've become notorious for the pre-evening activity nap. It doesn't happen very often, but...reactionscomments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?Exposure to light can help some people with certain kinds of insomnia. However, the research is mixed. Let us – ahem –...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Means to MeInsomnia has been a daily and debilitating experience in my life, but thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, I now sleep...reactionscomments
The Anatomy of the NapOver the years of living with insomnia, I've learned something very important – the anatomy of the nap. Now, just as the...reactionscomments
