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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
My Experience Trying to Sleep Without Using My Meditation AppI did a foolish thing last night. While I am no stranger to making significantly less-than-wise choices from time to time, this...reactions1comment
COMISA: The Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Double WhammyLately, more people seem to be getting diagnosed with co-occurring insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to 1 study, 30...reactionscomments
Mortality and Insomnia: Feeling Old Keeps Me Awake at NightI just reached a big milestone in my life, and I hate it. Just yesterday, I reached the 1-year mark of amenorrhea...reactionscomments
Does Insomnia Affect Motor Function?Sleep – everyone needs it! But not everyone gets enough good-quality sleep. Without regular rest, the body and mind do not function...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries: Saying No Was Like Saying Yes to SleepIf I were to talk about boundaries and sleep, you might quite rightly imagine that I'd be talking about when I stop...reactionscomments
Mindfulness and PrayerI don’t know about you, but my insomnia hits me with mental gymnastics. My brain does cartwheels and flits about like an...reactionscomments
3 Lessons I Have Learned About My Insomnia…and MyselfFor the last several years, I have endured insomnia and all the fun that goes along with it. My insomnia started in...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Cardio WorkoutsLet's start at the very beginning, we all have a good idea of what insomnia is. So what classifies a workout as...reactionscomments
Will the End of Perimenopause Change My Insomnia?I know that hormones affect my sleep patterns. Perimenopause has wreaked havoc on my body for years now. It has certainly agitated...reactionscomments
Insomnia + Vacation = Success!A few months ago, I experimented with some odd little changes here and there to my bedtime routine; just to see if...reactionscomments
It’s a Catastrophe! Tips to Manage Catastrophizing With InsomniaLife is never simple. Sometimes it cruises along quite nicely and it’s then that we must remember to live in the moment...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
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
Study or SleepBeing in school – whether it be elementary, high school, or college/university – often means losing sleep over school. Exam seasons in...reactionscomments
An Insomniac's Ode to EarplugsI never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in...reactionscomments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-TimeThink-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions...reactions2comments
