Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d joke about how they’d put me to bed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why Sleep Studies Aren't Used to Diagnose InsomniaWhy aren’t sleep studies used to diagnose insomnia? This question has been asked a lot recently in our community. For people who struggle with chronic insomnia, a sleep study sounds...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime DrowsinessIf you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on the body, and we struggle to function...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some time now. Over the last 6 years especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Hygiene Practices for Insomnia Aren't an Exact ScienceI am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, it refers to habits and routines that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You AwakeHow many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at the clock all through the night. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overcoming My Envy and Accepting InsomniaI’ve developed sleep envy. These days I have well-medicated and pretty well-managed insomnia, but I am still painfully jealous of those who drift into a peaceful slumber with nothing more...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work. Your best friend might have reached his limit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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Smoking and InsomniaInsomnia is a major public health concern, with studies finding that about 33 percent of adults are experiencing at least one insomnia symptom at any given time and many are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and the HolidaysThe holidays are stressful even when we are not in the middle of a pandemic. I take the week of Thanksgiving off every year because it is my birthday, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting off the Midnight Hamster Wheel of ThoughtsWhen I had insomnia, my problem was waking in the night and finding my mind spinning like a hamster on a hamster wheel. My thoughts would go around and around...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping Through the Silly SeasonInsomnia is a bugger of a thing all year long, but when the holiday madness starts to settle around me, it can play havoc with my carefully constructed routine. Wining...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insomnia and IntimacyHave you ever felt too tired, physically, mentally, or emotionally, to be intimate with your partner? Have you ever felt like this for weeks or months on end? How has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Depression: Cause or Effect?Insomnia can lead to depression. Depression can lead to insomnia. Round and round we go on the carousel of sleeplessness and despair. I have been on this ride long enough...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Ridiculous Insomnia RitualWe have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” In many cases, I believe it to be true. I am going to take it a step further and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I Wish Doctors Understood About InsomniaThose of you living with chronic insomnia have likely been to at least 1 doctor about it. Whether that is your primary care physician, a sleep specialist, or another person...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Deal With a Bad Night of SleepI’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like every human, I still have sleepless nights now...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Insomnia and Withdrawal of BenzodiazepinesToday I’ll be talking about something very sensitive to those in our community who may have experience with this in more ways than one. Prescription medication should always be taken...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the importance of helping them recognize and appreciate differences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
