Why does my sleep paralysis last so long?...I thought that I was experiencing sleep paralysis but it lasts too long and my husband has a very hard time waking me. during these episodes I am completely aware...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Drousy in the afternoon, wide awake at night...I have been getting around 8 hours of sleep consistently for the past 3 years. I am almost never feel sleep deprived, but a weird experience I have almost every...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFatigue
I Cannot Sleep Late to Catch Up on Sleep...I recently had to start taking medication to treat hypothyroidism. This pill needs to be taken in the morning before eating, and it needs to be taken at about the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Albuterol, Asthma, and an Inability to Sleep...I was diagnosed with asthma last fall, at age 36. It was a direct result of having the RSV virus, and permanent damage to my lungs. It was a shock...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping pills...I've been taking a sleeping pill once every two weeks to help me get a better night's sleep, and they (Clonazepam or Seroquel) help greatly. I am thinking of moving...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesPrescription MedicationSleep Hygiene
Parenting With Insomnia: Tips to Manage the Tough Days...I would like to share with you the things that genuinely made a big difference and helped me get through the long days and even longer nights. Insomnia is relentless and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Savings at What Cost?...Daylight saving time – that semiannual ritual – is an active source of debate and even legislation. In the United States, some are pushing for the adoption of permanent daylight...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FeaturedDo you experience painsomnia?...Do you live with chronic pain & insomnia (painsomnia)? How do you manage your day-to-day life while dealing with painsomnia? What coping strategies, if any, have you found effective?...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesComorbidities
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at Night...Pain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough trouble falling and staying asleep without adding pain...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How do I deal with anxiety about not sleeping?...Hi All Really sorry to see some of the issues encountered on here. Worse than what I'm suffering with. However... If I don't have to worry about getting up for...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental Health
Long time Insomniac open to anything......I'm going on 20 years without regular sleep. I go about a week and then crash for maybe three hours. For the first 10 years I just felt tired a...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesChronicCopingDepression
Can't maintain deep sleep, non-stop waking ups. desperate (23 M)...I've seen dozens of doctors and yet, no solution, i have almost no options left. This case is a huge mystery since nobody knows what it is, i will basically...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Not able to sleep for nearly 2 weeks all of a sudden...Hi, I am new to this group. On 9/23, I went to urgent care because I felt imbalance while walking on 9/22. And then I was told my EKG showed...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesPrescription MedicationTreatment
My New Favorite Middle of the Night Activity...My insomnia has gone through a variety of stages throughout life - everything from staying up for days at a time to living in cycles of twilight sleep - I've...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does sleep restriction work for long-term results?...Hi guys, new user here but I'm 40 years old and have had insomnia since my youth which started in my uni years (partying, getting up late, sleep pattern all...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Hypnic Jerks...Hi everyone, I've been experiencing really bad hypnic jerks recently when trying to sleep. For some background, I have really bad stress and anxiety triggered by my health. Recently I've...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
Parenting with Insomnia: Acknowledging the Challenges...Parenting on any day is a massive challenge. There are daily battles and nightly ones. There are ones that you prepare for, the challenges you expect, and ones that you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it Necessary to Use White Noise Sounds for Sleeping?...Is it necessary to use white noise regularly? What is the biological impact on it?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSleep HygieneHealthcare TeamMental Health
Noise Never Worked For Me – It Was Too Noisy!...When someone with insomnia begins speaking about their sleeping issues, one of the inevitable suggestions from well-meaning people is to use white noise to get more sleep. "Turn on a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Insomnia & MS...Hi, my name is Sara and I am 56 years old. I have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosed in 2004. I have chronic insomnia and together with the fatigue from...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
