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For 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...

The 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...

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...

We 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...

Have 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...

I 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...

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...

There 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...

It 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...

We'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...

Getting 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;...

Dreams 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...

In 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...

Let 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...

Something 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...

I 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...

I 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...

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...

Insomnia 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...

Welcome 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...