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
What Not to Say to an InsomniacWe all put a foot in our mouths at some point or another. Most of us have made the mistake of saying “Yes, ma’am,” when we meant to say “Yes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleepless With SciaticaHave you ever been sleepless with sciatica pain? It's pretty, well, painful,... and quite remarkably so. Sciatica is a symptom with many possible causes – you should always check with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Being Soothed to Sleep by My Heated BlanketI am someone who has traditionally run warm my entire life. Every room I've ever slept in with a ceiling fan has had that fan on, at least medium speed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can I Get Comfortable to Sleep at Night?I feel like I spend a great deal of time repositioning myself each night. I have a lot of trouble getting comfortable at night, and it seems even harder to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Randomness of InsomniaThere was a time in my life when I could reliably predict my insomnia – it was so chronic that I barely slept and I could guarantee every night was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Journal Prompts and Tips to Help Cope With Insomnia NightsIt is 3 AM. You have been tossing and turning for hours on end. Sleep is nowhere to be found, your mind remembers seeing, reading, and making mental notes. Journaling should...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Early Bird Gets...Tired? Tips for Coping with Waking Up Too EarlyWe've all heard the saying "The early bird gets the worm." But what about the rest who wake up too early – but, don't want to be up? Waking up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Arming Myself by Knowing My Insomnia TriggersGetting to know your insomnia patterns can be tricky, but if you become acquainted with them, you may even learn to recognize insomnia triggers. It can be a slow process;...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dream a Little DreamDreams sound like such a lovely thing. I remember spending many of my sleepless years envious of those who could dream. Because dreaming means sleep. And sleep means happiness. That...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Why I Am Afraid to Try Falling AsleepIn my old age of 36, I've learned there's a gigantic difference between "going to bed" and "going to sleep." For me, my falling asleep fears with insomnia are a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooler Nights, Menopause, and InsomniaLet me start by saying that I normally keep the temperature in my bedroom just a smidge above something suitable for a penguin habitat. Still, with cooler temperatures arriving with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Writing Letters in the Middle of the NightSomething that often pops up within our community – is journaling, or writing down your thoughts. It sounds simple, however, yet may not be for everyone. Some people struggle with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Noisemaker Died…and So Did a Part of My SoulI woke up in the middle of the night last night – the fact that I was ever asleep to find myself awake was a sheer miracle. It wasn’t my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypothyroidism and Napping: How They Affect My InsomniaI was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Right after I started medication, I found relief from some of its symptoms, including the ridiculous amount of fatigue it caused. Unfortunately, the relief...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Room Temperature Rules: Too Cool for Sleep?If you look around on the internet, you'll find long lists of sleep hygiene "rules," complete with endless bullet points and boxes to tick. If we do them all and do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Joy of SleepInsomnia has ravaged my life. For decades, I slept poorly until I didn’t sleep at all. I was diagnosed with chronic and relentless restless legs syndrome (RLS). Even when that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia Advocacy in MarchWelcome to March. This year is really moving at a rapid pace. March is upon us and it marks the month of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week®. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Heartbreaking Challenges of Medication Cycles With InsomniaI have used medication to support my sleep, to enable me to fall asleep, and to allow me to sleep through the night, on and off for as long as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments