Microsleep and My Macro-FearsI never knew that microsleep was a thing. I should known though, as it is something I have been experiencing for the...reactionscomments
Getting Through a Day With No SleepAnother morning comes, and I haven’t slept at all. My muscles, bones, and skin ache. I feel nauseous. But I have to...reactions2comments
Succeeding at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)If you clicked on this article, you probably already know about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I; if not, start here). You...reactionscomments
How Long Does CBT-I Take to Work?Imagine going from 11 or more years with insomnia to falling asleep in 15 minutes. How long it takes CBT-I to work...reactionscomments
Hypervigilance, Insomnia, and PTSDDo you often curse the night as I do? When I experience my insomnia, I experience many symptoms involving being hyperaware, despite...reactionscomments
How Multiple Illnesses and Ailments Create the Perfect Storm for InsomniaI have a lot of issues going on right now, medically speaking. There are so many different things and so many different...reactions4comments
Bile Reflux and Sleep DisturbancesIn 2014, after several months of terrible symptoms, testing, and doctor consultations, I had my gallbladder removed. It wasn’t working as it...reactions6comments
Insomnia: My Doctor's SuggestionsI almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster...reactionscomments
10 Popular Insomnia AppsWe live in a modern world and with a modern world comes technology. Using devices is often touted as a no-no when...reactions2comments
Navigating the Day After a Poor Night of SleepI think out of all the questions I get asked about living with insomnia, the most frequently ones are, "How do you...reactions2comments
Magic MagnesiumWith life-long insomnia, which comes and goes in spells, one never really stops looking for ideas, tips, tricks, products, and anything really...reactions5comments
When My Body Is Tired but My Brain Is Wide AwakeI think to be honest this has been my biggest challenge since I was a young child – my nightly brain-body patterns...reactionscomments
Accepting InsomniaMy perspective on living with a sleep disorder has changed significantly over the years. When I was younger, my inability to fall...reactions5comments
How Retraining My Brain Improved My SleepI’m incredibly blessed to sleep most nights. It hasn’t always been the case. I suffered chronic and debilitating insomnia for years, which...reactions3comments
Revenge Bedtime ProcrastinationWhat is revenge bedtime procrastination? This phrase comes from the Chinese expression "bàofùxìng áoyè", which translates to "retaliatory staying up late." It...reactions3comments
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at NightPain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough...reactions5comments
Insomnia: How It Started and How It's GoingMy brain is virtually bursting with the most useless of thoughts. Amazingly, I have room up there to store some obscure memories...reactions1comment
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Insomnia?This year's summer solstice, June 21, is also Insomnia Awareness Night. This special night is when we recognize the difficulties of living...reactions2comments
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 and Heart Health: What's the Connection?If you have insomnia, you know poor-quality sleep or lack of sleep can make it harder to function the next day. But...reactionscomments
