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
Meet DORA, the Latest Drug Class to Take On InsomniaIn February, a new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) was approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of...reactionscomments
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
The Crossroad Between Chronic Digestive Disorders and InsomniaDo these scenarios sound familiar? Digestion and sleep should “shake hands” at night, promising a night of restful sleep. Unfortunately, those with...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for KidsNo one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under...reactionscomments
Did You Remember to Pack Your Insomnia?I always look forward to vacation, like most humans. I was very excited about traveling with my girlfriends for our annual beach weekend...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Inspires Migraines and Vice VersaFor those living with headache disorders – especially migraines – sleeping is often a go-to solution for finding relief. But sometimes, sleep...reactionscomments
Perimenopause, Panic Attacks, and InsomniaStop this ride. I definitely want off right now. These 3 things together are ridiculous. If you have not experienced a combination...reactionscomments
Interview With My Partner: Tips for Bed Sharing When Living With an InsomniacEveryone who shares a bed knows there are nuisances, quirks, or even challenges in sleeping beside the one you love. From taking...reactionscomments
My Child's History With InsomniaOf all the things my child will and has inherited from me, I do so wish for her that insomnia is not...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Gave Me and Then Took AwayInsomnia has been around for me for many years. It has kept me from sleep and cost me many dear things in...reactionscomments
Off Ambien and Into LifeThis is an anonymized pseudo-case study of "Cassie" and her journey of weaning off of the sleeping medication Ambien (zolpidem). It is...reactions8comments
