Room Temperature Rules: Too Cool for Sleep?...If you look around on the internet, you'll find long lists of sleep hygiene "rules," complete with endless bullet points and boxes to tick. If we do them all and do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia sucks...I’ve been suffering from insomnia for over 30 years. But for the past year I’ve actually been getting sleep because of the medication I’m on. Now all the sudden, out...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleep Hygiene
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 many bad effects on your mental and physical...
The Joy of Sleep...Insomnia has ravaged my life. For decades, I slept poorly until I didn’t sleep at all. I was diagnosed with chronic and relentless restless legs syndrome (RLS). Even when that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia Advocacy in March...Welcome to March. This year is really moving at a rapid pace. March is upon us and it marks the month of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week®. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Heartbreaking Challenges of Medication Cycles With Insomnia...I have used medication to support my sleep, to enable me to fall asleep, and to allow me to sleep through the night, on and off for as long as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience Trying to Sleep Without Using My Meditation App...I did a foolish thing last night. While I am no stranger to making significantly less-than-wise choices from time to time, this 1 might top the list. My normal bedtime...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COMISA: The Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Double Whammy...Lately, more people seem to be getting diagnosed with co-occurring insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to 1 study, 30 to 50 percent of people with OSA report...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mortality and Insomnia: Feeling Old Keeps Me Awake at Night...I just reached a big milestone in my life, and I hate it. Just yesterday, I reached the 1-year mark of amenorrhea. That means I have officially entered menopause. Um...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Insomnia Affect Motor Function?...Sleep – everyone needs it! But not everyone gets enough good-quality sleep. Without regular rest, the body and mind do not function well. Just a single sleepless night can leave...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Setting Boundaries: Saying No Was Like Saying Yes to Sleep...If I were to talk about boundaries and sleep, you might quite rightly imagine that I'd be talking about when I stop drinking coffee, when I eat last, and when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mindfulness and Prayer...I don’t know about you, but my insomnia hits me with mental gymnastics. My brain does cartwheels and flits about like an annoyed wasp, just looking for something to sting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedWhat's the weirdest insomnia advice you've ever gotten?...From onion juice to lotion that cures insomnia, what are some of the strangest "cures" you've been told to try for insomnia? Did any of them help?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & Advice
Anti-psychotics and insomnia...I have paranoid schizophrenia and I’ve had it for about ten years I was prompted to take my meds at night because it lowers the blood pressure but it had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
3 Lessons I Have Learned About My Insomnia…and Myself...For the last several years, I have endured insomnia and all the fun that goes along with it. My insomnia started in my mid-40s and really ramped up when I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Cardio Workouts...Let's start at the very beginning, we all have a good idea of what insomnia is. So what classifies a workout as a cardio workout? And, what is the connection...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will the End of Perimenopause Change My Insomnia?...I know that hormones affect my sleep patterns. Perimenopause has wreaked havoc on my body for years now. It has certainly agitated my insomnia and kept me awake a good...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Last two Weeks Have Been Getting Progressively Worse For My Sleep Pattern. I need ideas how to get my circadian rhythm back to where it should be....I have always been a night owl, but only until the last couple weeks has by sleep cycle been totally out of wack. I could usually be asleep by 1am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSleep HygieneTips & Advice
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Insomnia Triggers...Is there anything specific that you find triggers your insomnia? Share below!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
