What I Wished My Now Grown Child Knew About My InsomniaMany emotions hit me hard when my son turned 18. His father had just suddenly died, and though we had been divorced...reactions1comment
A Teacher's Back-to-School Insomnia PlanYawn... It's time to start setting my alarm again. Back-to-school mania, here I come. There's a new wakeup time. Well, I'll be...reactionscomments
Clock or No Clock?About a year ago, I bought a dimmable digital clock for my bedroom. My hope was that, as many times previously, this...reactions4comments
Unusual Side Effects From InsomniaInsomnia affects me in so many ways on a daily basis. It can be really tough to manage and can create obstacles...reactionscomments
Mental Health Disorders and InsomniaInsomnia is comorbid with mental health issues. This means that people often have both at the same time. Doctors think sleep issues...reactionscomments
Hypothyroidism, Menopause, and Mental Illness: The Perfect Storm for InsomniaI am having more trouble sleeping than usual, and it is slowly driving me mad. The fatigue is really getting to me...reactionscomments
“Will Weed Help Me Sleep?” The Research on Cannabis and InsomniaBefore we jump into things it is important to note I am not a prescriber and cannot make recommendations about medication. Please...reactionscomments
Insomnia: When Ignorance Is Not Always BlissEye color. Hair color. Height. Frame. Metabolism. All of these are things my mother has gifted me. We are similar in many...reactionscomments
My Journey With Insomnia: 25 Years in the MakingI have known insomnia for most of my life. We were first introduced when I was about 9 or 10 I remember...reactionscomments
Returning to Work Full Time With Insomnia After a Year at HomeLast week, I begin transitioning back to my full-time office schedule. I will still have days I work at home through May...reactionscomments
A Work Schedule to Assist With My InsomniaInsomnia is ridiculous, it has no manners and no respect for things like working hours and schedules that need to be kept...reactions1comment
Can Mindfulness Help Insomnia and Improve Sleep Quality?When you have not slept well for a long time, you can often find yourself grabbing at any and all solutions, to...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
Insomnia, Meet MeditationInsomnia has forced me to look for new tactics to find sleep over the last few years. I have tried both staying...reactionscomments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime DrowsinessIf you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Knitting Helps My Sleep – And Not Because It Is Boring!When I discussed the connection between knitting and sleeping with my partner, he laughed, essentially saying: 'Yeah, it is so boring looking...reactionscomments
Midnight To-Do ListsNow I lay me down to sleep, or rather I try. Sometimes I get it right, even if it only works for...reactions1comment
My New Favorite Middle of the Night ActivityMy insomnia has gone through a variety of stages throughout life - everything from staying up for days at a time to...reactions1comment
Is It Really Sleep-Onset Insomnia?Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking early – or some combination of all 3 – are features of insomnia. However, insomnia...reactionscomments
