Grief and Insomnia...Grief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be...reactionscomments
Morning Dread...If you're here, reading this article, my guess is you know what it's like to dread the morning and all the feelings...reactionscomments
Working From Home and Insomnia...In my sleep therapy practice and in my personal experience, I've witnessed shifts in good sleepers toward poorer sleep due to particular...reactionscomments
Strange Sleep Schedules and Sleep Interruptions...I keep very odd hours. While my schedule is fairly consistent, the hours are still odd. I usually pass out between 3...reactions2comments
Pillow Panic...I have heard – from people who revel in the passionate delights of blissful sleep – that the mere sight of a...reactions3comments
Self-Care Recommendations for Insomniacs...As someone who has struggled with symptoms of insomnia since childhood, I’ve thought a lot about what self-care means and how to...reactionscomments
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...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...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of insomnia. Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of being tired. People with fatigue...
Keeping a Sleep Diary...One of the tools you and your doctor may use to diagnose your sleep problems is called a sleep diary. A sleep...
The 5 Stages of Insomnia...I imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock...reactions2comments
My First Vacation in Years...Usually, when I've taken time off work, it’s for medical reasons and doctor’s appointments. This is my first vacation in probably 5...reactionscomments
Losing Sleep Over Being Misunderstood With Health Issues...Some days I do a really good job of convincing myself that no one will truly understand how difficult each day can...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Sleep Issues...I have to be honest – I’m really struggling lately. I mean, I have my own personal sleep struggles that are deep...reactionscomments
Gardening for Sleep and Noise Pollution...There are many reasons I garden, but I started growing my own foods (or attempting to) about 2 years ago. I’ve done...reactionscomments
Monsters...Deafening silence. Tinnitus. White noise. Eyes wide open. This is my insomnia. I grew up with sleep-stealing monsters under my bed. They...reactions1comment
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1)...I’m really struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem lately, especially over the last 2 years. Recently, my therapist and I brainstormed a few...reactionscomments
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 2)...This article is the second part of a two-part series. Check out My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1). Through this process/challenge...reactionscomments
Phases of EMDR Therapy...I’ve written a lot about my journey of participating in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for trauma-based PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and...reactionscomments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)...Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some...reactionscomments
