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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Kids and InsomniaI have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Insomnia Q&A With My PartnerRecently, I sat down with my partner, Joe, to talk with him a little more about some of my repetitive sleep issues...reactionscomments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and...reactionscomments
The Slow Creep of Childhood InsomniaI cannot pinpoint the exact time insomnia started slowly creeping into my life. Sleep has always been elusive for me. As a...reactions2comments
Handling Tomorrow’s Big Day as an InsomniacFor a person who sleeps normally most nights, having a big day tomorrow can make falling asleep a challenge. Whether you’re excited...reactions1comment
How Hyperarousal Impacts My InsomniaI’m aroused all the time. And not in a way that excites my husband. In November 2018, I took myself off for...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Loneliness, and Sleeping PartnersAs an under-eye-bag-wearing member of the Insomnia club, I used to spend my hours awake at night wondering how other people slept...reactions5comments
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
Sleep Side Effects of AbilifyBefore I started experiencing so much stress in my life, I was an 8 hour minimum kind of girl. Less than 8...reactions12comments
Why Can I Sleep on My Couch, But Not in My Bed?There’s a joke about insomnia that I can relate to: Insomniacs don’t really have trouble sleeping. They can sleep almost anywhere – on...reactions7comments
The 5 Stages of InsomniaI imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock...reactions2comments
Chronic Pain and Insomnia: What's the Connection?The impact of chronic pain goes so much deeper than pain. Sleep pattern and quality of sleep are often affected. The combination...reactionscomments
The 3 Ps of Insomnia: How 1 Bad Night Turns Into 100If you suffer with chronic insomnia, you may be able to pinpoint when it started. Maybe it began around the time you...reactionscomments
