Insomnia in Special Populations...Doctors know that some groups of people are more likely to develop insomnia. These groups include women, people with certain chronic conditions...
Insomnia Research...Insomnia may be the most common sleep disorder, but there is still plenty doctors do not understand about the condition. That is...
Tips for Taking Sleeping Pills Safely...Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it hard for someone to fall or stay asleep at night. The best way...reactionscomments
Can Sleep Patterns Predict Issues With Bipolar Disorder?...When my sleep patterns change, I worry. Sometimes these changes are a predictor of impending mental health issues for me. This is...reactionscomments
Insomnia, PTSD, and My Ideal Sleeping Environment...I am currently 34 and have lived with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) for about 15 years. Although I am not a...reactionscomments
How Does Insomnia Impact Motor Functions?...Insomnia is exhausting. It is utterly fatiguing. Whether it is short-term insomnia or a chronic condition you deal with year in and...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: How to Treat Both at Once...I previously wrote about why more people are getting diagnosed with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). The reality of how dangerous...reactionscomments
Symptoms of Insomnia...Insomnia is defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. and one...
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
How Is Insomnia Diagnosed?...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. About 40 million people in...
Guiding Young Children Through Insomnia...Being a child is a challenging task, they need to find out who they are and what their place in this world...reactionscomments
Sleep Earphones: My Journey to the Perfect Earphones...I'm a very light sleeper, and even the wind can wake me, which has doomed our use of wind chimes in the...reactionscomments
How Does Psychosis Affect Insomnia?...As my mental health continues to suffer, my fear of one of the most disturbing symptoms I have ever experienced increases. I...reactions1comment
Insomnia and Hypnosis: You Are Now Feeling Very, Very Sleepy...Insomnia puts a big strain on your body. It can cause many medical and social problems if left untreated. Many people with...reactionscomments
Anna Samson...Anna Samson (they/she) is a queer, desi person in their twenties from Canada, living just outside of Toronto. They have a Bachelor...
My Insomnia is Constantly Changing...As soon as I adjust to a schedule or lack thereof, things change again. I think that is one of the hardest...reactions4comments
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A Real-Time Walkthrough: How I Manage Anticipatory Insomnia Ahead of Time...I haven't had a real holiday in nearly 2 years. After much work and being executor for a deceased family member, I...reactions1comment
Complications of Insomnia...Insomnia makes it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. Getting enough good-quality sleep is essential to your health. So insomnia has...
Insomnia and the Military: Addressing the Causes and Effects...People who are connected to the military are especially vulnerable to sleep problems. This includes service members, veterans, and their families. What...reactionscomments