My Sleep-Related Eating DisorderA couple of years ago on a Sunday morning, I awoke in my bed stretching across my pillows I was met with...reactionscomments
Begrudgingly Participating in the 5 am ClubAs someone who struggles to fall asleep and stay asleep, I have gotten pretty acquainted with most hours around the clock. There's...reactionscomments
Panic, Pain, and Sleepless NightsIt was a glorious night. I was able to get comfortable with ease, and I fell asleep with no fuss. Being able...reactionscomments
New to Insomnia? Here's How I ManageBeing diagnosed with insomnia can be both validating and overwhelming. I believe that knowing is better than not knowing – that way...reactionscomments
Nightmares and Insomnia: What Treatments Exist?All of us have bad dreams from time to time, especially in times of stress. While they may disrupt our sleep for...reactionscomments
Nightmares and InsomniaNightmares are never a pleasant thing to experience. They can be very unsettling and leave one feeling anxious about going back to...reactionscomments
Parenting with Insomnia: Acknowledging the ChallengesParenting on any day is a massive challenge. There are daily battles and nightly ones. There are ones that you prepare for...reactionscomments
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
