Quarantines While Parenting: Old and NewHalloween is our family's favorite holiday. However, knowing there wasn't much we could do on Halloween, I came across a historical reenactment of a séance at a local historical home...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Number One TipAs a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) trained sleep coach, a lot of people ask me for sleep help. I've had insomnia myself as well. People who know me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Princess and the Pillow: Finding the Perfect Linen for a Good Night’s RestI’m fussy. I’m not fussy with food, weather, traffic or coffee. I’m fussy with pillows. And bedsheets. My husband knows the first thing I’ll do upon arrival at a hotel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 2In part 1, I talked about how I had suffered from sleeping issues since I was a teenager but it wasn’t until my early 20’s that my insomnia became unbearable...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Too Tired to DriveI can’t be the only one who’s felt it. You’ve gotta go to a doctor's appointment, or a meeting, or to pick up your kiddo. You’re in the car, you’re...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ADD, Insomnia, and MeRecently, I had another acronym added to my health resume – ADD, or attention deficit disorder. I'll be honest and tell you I wasn't surprised. I talked a LOT as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise VisitSome nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will sleep, but the odds of it happening are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 1While I have lived with a chronic condition that left me with medical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the age of 13, I was able to pinpoint the reason behind...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ways I Find Emotional Support During the NightMy experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I struggled to sleep through the night. I struggled...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly NewsletterDo you want more information about insomnia? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to any...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Insomnia Cause Nausea, Headaches, and Body Aches?I have had insomnia for many, many years. There are times when I get so little sleep over such a long period of time that I begin to feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Is It OK to Sleep on the Couch? Maybe!In a previous post, I shared tips for undoing conditioned arousal in the bed and bedroom. I suggested ways to associate the bed with restful sleep in order to improve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains that for her at least, the 2 terms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 are essentially telling us you know our condition better...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Insomnia Story“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the insomnia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating With InsomniaYou’ve gone on a few dates with a person, and all the good stuff is happening. Butterflies! Stomach flips when you see their name pop up on your phone! Planning...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Guilt of ExhaustionCan we talk about the guilt? About this unspoken side effect of struggling with exhaustion? I’ll be the first to admit that as a nearly lifelong member of club insomnia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kids and InsomniaI have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for a few nights. Overall though, since I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Tell Me Not to Take My MedicationsThere are many conditions where friends and family encourage you wholeheartedly to take whatever treatment options are prescribed by health professionals. Illnesses like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma, cancer. There are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments