The Relationship Between Perfectionism and Insomnia...Last week someone asked me if perfectionist behavior, such as planning, tracking, and organizing, had a relationship to their insomnia. The person...reactionscomments
Is Insomnia Psychological or Biological, or Both?...I hold a controversial opinion about insomnia. It's an opinion formed by my experience as a person with insomnia and my professional...reactionscomments
Nighttime Snacks...It can be tempting to look for "magic foods" to help with sleep and improve insomnia, but this article is slightly different...reactions1comment
Will My Insomnia Go Away After PTSD Treatment?...Insomnia is common following a trauma, and it can stick around if a survivor struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So will...reactionscomments
3 Reasons to Ignore Your Sleep Tracker...Many people with insomnia, myself included, can become obsessed with tracking their sleep or lack thereof. How many hours did I sleep? How...reactionscomments
"Sleep Hygiene" Is a Dirty Phrase...Every person with insomnia has been advised to work on their sleep hygiene. Most of us have tried to make the suggested...reactionscomments
The Many Layers of My Insomnia...There are very few things in my life that have been simple. This is something that I have made peace with. There...reactionscomments
Sleep Reactivity: The Problem I Didn’t Know I Had...After writing an article about how quickly a change in routine could trigger my insomnia, I started reading more about the trait...reactionscomments
Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia: A Newer Treatment Option...If you’ve been struggling with insomnia for a while, you’ve probably come across cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBTI) as a gold-standard...reactionscomments
Is it Possible to Breathe Insomnia Away?...As a sleep technologist, I’ve worked closely with many patients struggling to fall asleep in the lab. They were there because they...reactions3comments
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Insomnia: You've Tried it All, But Have You Tried Comedy?...If you haven’t tried a little laughter in the face of adversity, I highly recommend you give it a shot. We’ve all...reactionscomments
My Advice for Raising Children Who Have Insomnia...I have always wanted to be a mom. It was 1 of those things that were just in my veins and in...reactionscomments
Living With Insomnia...Most people have the occasional restless night. However, insomnia is something different. People with insomnia have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep...
Insomnia and Mental Health...Insomnia and mental health have a chicken and egg relationship. People with insomnia often have depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues...
Which Came First, the Anxiety or the Insomnia? Does It Matter?...Struggling to fall asleep, or stay asleep, or sleep long enough, describes insomnia – the most common of all sleep disorders. Anxiety...reactionscomments
Insomnia in Children...A child that has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early may have insomnia. Just like in adults, a child’s...
What Is Insomnia?...Insomnia is a common sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Short-term (acute) insomnia usually lasts for...
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks....Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one...reactionscomments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter...Do you want more information about insomnia? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by...reactionscomments
