Things I Wish Others Understood About Insomnia...Although I’d venture to guess the majority of adults have heard of the term “insomnia,” I don’t think those who haven’t experienced...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Silly Things That Keep Me Awake at Night...Now I lay me down to sleep, but first, I must know if penguins have knees and why cows have 4 stomachs...reactionscomments
Deciding if I Should Get Up in the Middle of the Night...Many nights, I find myself catching the clock "in the middle of the night" between maybe midnight and 4 am. And many...reactions6comments
Complementary and Alternative Therapies...Getting a good night’s sleep helps the body reset and re-energize itself for the next day. Without enough good quality sleep, the...
How Accurate Are Sleep Apps and Wearables?...From steps and stairs to hours of sleep, devices like smartwatches, smartphones, and fitness trackers are making it easier than ever to...reactions4comments
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
The March of the Clock...Having insomnia sucks. There’s really no other way to put it. Twiddling your thumbs and staring at the ceiling while the rest...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
When Sleep Finally Comes...As an insomniac, I know I often use the words “never” or “none at all.” “I’ve been awake all night.” “For days...reactionscomments
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Conditioned Arousal: Why You Feel Wide Awake When You Go to Bed...Have you ever been so sleepy you thought you might not make it to the bedroom, only to find that you become...reactions2comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Prescription Sleeping Pills...A wide variety of prescription drugs are available to treat insomnia. Chronic insomnia means a person has trouble falling or staying asleep...
How to Stop Taking Sleeping Pills...Maybe you have started to notice side effects after using sleep aids for a long time. Maybe your insurance company does not...
Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids...Many people try an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid at one time or another. In fact, a 2018 Consumer Reports survey found that...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia...People with insomnia sometimes cope by developing habits that end up making their sleep problems worse. These habits may include: Cognitive behavioral...
How Is Insomnia Treated?...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. Short-term, or acute, insomnia...
How Insomnia and PTSD Affect My Bedtime Routine...Over the past few years, I’ve experienced several traumatic events, both mentally and physically, that have dramatically impacted my sense of safety...reactionscomments
My Advice for Raising Children Who Have Insomnia...I have always wanted to be a mom. It was one of those things that was just in my veins and in...reactionscomments
Changing Sleep Medications: Hope, Uncertainty and Frustration...As someone who has tried several different sleep medications over the last few years, I'm still looking for my magic cure for...reactionscomments
