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...reactions10repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingCoping
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...reactions1replyCopingSide Effects
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
Reiki to aid sleep...Does anyone have experience of using reiki for sleep?...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Is taking sleep for 5-6 hours enough for boys?...It's been a while since I slept for more than 5 hours, and I don't know why I am facing insomnia, maybe it's my work or my environment. But I...reactions1replyMental HealthTips & AdviceDepression
When Spring Break Breaks Your Sleep Routine...Spring Break this year was great. I accomplished a long list of tasks around the house, watched all the Netflix and Hulu my heart desired, and got myself back on...reactionscomments
How Vibrators, Orgasms, and Solo Sex Affect My Sleep...For some of us, sleep is elusive, frustrating, and something much sought after. If insomnia is a common bedfellow for you, you probably know all about the basic tenets of...reactions1comment
My Top 3 Self-Care Tips for Insomnia...The more tired I am, the less effort I put into everything. The level of exhaustion that I am currently experiencing is something for the books. As a result of...reactionscomments
How Does Stress Affect Insomnia?...In recent days, I have spent a great deal of time worried about so many things. No matter how I have tried to reduce my stress, I have failed in...reactionscomments
Takes several hours to sleep for no apparent reason...Many nights I go to bed, and for a few minutes I feel pressured to sleep, but I try not to try to sleep. I eventually succeed, and I'm not...reactions6repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
What Not to Say to an Insomniac...We all put a foot in our mouths at some point or another. Most of us have made the mistake of saying “Yes, ma’am,” when we meant to say “Yes...reactionscomments
Sleepless With Sciatica...Have you ever been sleepless with sciatica pain? It's pretty, well, painful,... and quite remarkably so. Sciatica is a symptom with many possible causes – you should always check with...reactions1comment
Being Soothed to Sleep by My Heated Blanket...I am someone who has traditionally run warm my entire life. Every room I've ever slept in with a ceiling fan has had that fan on, at least medium speed...reactionscomments
Waking up tired for 2 years ...18M.. Moved house 2 years ago. At first there were no curtains so I wasn’t sleeping well and the tiredness began. Then i added some to block out light, but...reactions1replyFatigue
How Can I Get Comfortable to Sleep at Night?...I feel like I spend a great deal of time repositioning myself each night. I have a lot of trouble getting comfortable at night, and it seems even harder to...reactionscomments
