Seasonal Allergies, Pollen, and My SleepI don't know about you, but summer weather brings me much more than longer and warmer days. I live in the UK. It is warm, wet, and light from 4...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Many Layers of My InsomniaThere are very few things in my life that have been simple. This is something that I have made peace with. There are always many small things making up bigger...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: How to Treat Both at OnceI previously wrote about why more people are getting diagnosed with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). The reality of how dangerous COMISA can be is sobering. Fortunately, the right...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 with insomnia. Insomnia Awareness Night also promotes the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Can I Sleep When My Stress Level Is So High?We all know how much stress affects every part of our life, and we have all been told to reduce our stress levels. How are we supposed to do that?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Later Years and InsomniaInsomnia does not discriminate, it affects all kinds of people, with a variety of lifestyles, living situations, ages, and so on. It simply arrives like an unscheduled train ride, one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleepaway Gone WrongSince venturing down the road that is insomnia, I have experimented with several different bedtime routines in the hopes of alleviating my sleep stress. Nothing has cured my insomnia, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Racing Thoughts Fuel My Insomnia Even When I’m SleepingI am always concerned about what could happen. I have always been that way. My anxiety is often through the roof as I worry over what bad things could happen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Asthma Has Affected My InsomniaInsomnia – a disorder. A symptom. A challenge. A conflict. I have struggled with sleep for my entire life. I've written insomnia articles for about 3 decades, including how some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping on the Facts: Why Melatonin May Not Be the Cure for InsomniaSometimes, getting a good night of sleep can feel like an impossible dream. The thought of lying awake in bed all night can be emotionally draining. Whether it's due to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sleep Math: Crunching the NumbersAren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate directly to your job, your life as a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Try Box Breathing for InsomniaWhen tension and anxiety lead to insomnia, relaxation techniques can help. These therapeutic physical exercises decrease symptoms of stress both physically and psychologically. Relaxation techniques are typically used in therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypersomnia and InsomniaI have hypersomnia caused by hypothyroidism. An insomniac with hypersomnia is the strangest thing. It is confusing and frustrating. Having trouble staying awake and being unable to sleep at the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Depression Needs a Nap, Insomnia Lays Awake at NightI have lived with depression for all of my adult life. There have been seasons in which it simply has been a bystander, managed well by medication and watching me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Our Heart HealthI have always said that lack of sleep is 1 of the most underrated things in the world and people do not understand how widely and severely it can affect...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia: Struggling to Manage FatigueOne of the worst symptoms of insomnia for me is fatigue. Dragging through each day and trying to get things done is hard when you don’t get enough sleep. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When Spring Break Breaks Your Sleep RoutineSpring Break this year was great. I accomplished a long list of tasks around the house, watched all the Netflix and Hulu my heart desired, and got myself back on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Vibrators, Orgasms, and Solo Sex Affect My SleepFor some of us, sleep is elusive, frustrating, and something much sought after. If insomnia is a common bedfellow for you, you probably know all about the basic tenets of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Top 3 Self-Care Tips for InsomniaThe more tired I am, the less effort I put into everything. The level of exhaustion that I am currently experiencing is something for the books. As a result of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Stress Affect Insomnia?In recent days, I have spent a great deal of time worried about so many things. No matter how I have tried to reduce my stress, I have failed in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments