Chronic insomnia...I would like to discuss with people who have the same condition and maybe they can share what works for them...reactions1replyChronicTreatment
My plan to tackle this; good idea?...In the past, the only thing that seemed to work for my insomnia was having a consistent sleep schedule; go to bed and get up at the same time every...reactions2replies
How Can I Sleep When My Stress Level Is So High?...We all know how much stress affects every part of our life, and we have all been told to reduce our stress levels. How are we supposed to do that?...reactionscomments
Later Years and Insomnia...Insomnia does not discriminate, it affects all kinds of people, with a variety of lifestyles, living situations, ages, and so on. It simply arrives like an unscheduled train ride, one...reactionscomments
Sleepaway Gone Wrong...Since venturing down the road that is insomnia, I have experimented with several different bedtime routines in the hopes of alleviating my sleep stress. Nothing has cured my insomnia, but...reactionscomments
Do you suffer of tinnitus, paresthesia or visual snow?...Hi there, was wondering if any of you who suffer of chronic sleep problems also suffer of tinnitus, paresthesia or visual snow. There appears to be a very strong correlation...reactions1replyComorbidities
Racing Thoughts Fuel My Insomnia Even When I’m Sleeping...I am always concerned about what could happen. I have always been that way. My anxiety is often through the roof as I worry over what bad things could happen...reactionscomments
How Asthma Has Affected My Insomnia...Insomnia – a disorder. A symptom. A challenge. A conflict. I have struggled with sleep for my entire life. I've written insomnia articles for about 3 decades, including how some...reactionscomments
Insomnia ...I stopped sleeping 3 years ago when my mom died. I still have insomnia. What have you tried?...reactions1replyCopingChronic
Sleeping on the Facts: Why Melatonin May Not Be the Cure for Insomnia...Sometimes, getting a good night of sleep can feel like an impossible dream. The thought of lying awake in bed all night can be emotionally draining. Whether it's due to...reactions5comments
What do you look for in a weighted stuffed animal?...Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I am looking to try combating my insomnia with a weighted stuffed animal. I've tried a weighted blanket before and while it...reactions2repliesMental HealthTips & Advice
Sleep Math: Crunching the Numbers...Aren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate directly to your job, your life as a...reactionscomments
Try Box Breathing for Insomnia...When tension and anxiety lead to insomnia, relaxation techniques can help. These therapeutic physical exercises decrease symptoms of stress both physically and psychologically. Relaxation techniques are typically used in therapy...reactionscomments
FeaturedParenting children with sleep disorders...Does anyone else deal with this? I can't find any advice on how to function daily when you're dealing with awake children half the night... Every night. We're having our...reactions10repliesCopingFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Hypersomnia and Insomnia...I have hypersomnia caused by hypothyroidism. An insomniac with hypersomnia is the strangest thing. It is confusing and frustrating. Having trouble staying awake and being unable to sleep at the...reactionscomments
When Depression Needs a Nap, Insomnia Lays Awake at Night...I have lived with depression for all of my adult life. There have been seasons in which it simply has been a bystander, managed well by medication and watching me...reactionscomments
MCI...I have MCI (mild cognitive impairment) resulting from a severe bike accident in 1995. At the present time I am having trouble getting and staying asleep. I do take an...reactions1replySide EffectsCoping
Insomnia and Our Heart Health...I have always said that lack of sleep is 1 of the most underrated things in the world and people do not understand how widely and severely it can affect...reactionscomments
How to avoid waking up too early and then not being able to go back to sleep...I wake up early (5:30 to 6 am) and then because of noise can't sleep but my sleep is not over yet. I keep pushing myself to sleep a bit...reactions2replies
Insomnia: Struggling to Manage Fatigue...One of the worst symptoms of insomnia for me is fatigue. Dragging through each day and trying to get things done is hard when you don’t get enough sleep. Sometimes...reactions4comments
