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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions8repliesTips & 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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsrepliesSleep HygieneTips & Advice
What types of clinical information are you interested in?...From treatment options and comorbidities to research & clinical trials, what clinical content are you interested in seeing more of on our site?...reactions2repliesComorbiditiesResearch & Clinical TrialsPrescription Medication
Insomnia Triggers...Is there anything specific that you find triggers your insomnia? Share below!...reactionsreplies
Can't sleep in in the mornings...Hi I have always struggled to sleep in in the mornings. When i wake up i really wish i could sleep in more and i really try to force myself...reactions1reply
Insomnia + Vacation = Success!...A few months ago, I experimented with some odd little changes here and there to my bedtime routine; just to see if I could improve my insomnia. When the strange...reactionscomments
It’s a Catastrophe! Tips to Manage Catastrophizing With Insomnia...Life is never simple. Sometimes it cruises along quite nicely and it’s then that we must remember to live in the moment and hold onto the good times. Because sometimes...reactionscomments
How Long Does CBT-I Take to Work?...Imagine going from 11 or more years with insomnia to falling asleep in 15 minutes. How long it takes CBT-I to work may vary for each person. Here is my...reactionscomments
How Multiple Illnesses and Ailments Create the Perfect Storm for Insomnia...I have a lot of issues going on right now, medically speaking. There are so many different things and so many different symptoms that I truly have no idea what...reactions4comments
Study or Sleep...Being in school – whether it be elementary, high school, or college/university – often means losing sleep over school. Exam seasons in particular are when many students pull all-nighters to...reactionscomments
An Insomniac's Ode to Earplugs...I never thought I’d write an ode to earplugs, but here we are. These little foam miracles are worth triple their weight in gold. OK, I might be going overboard now. But the...reactionscomments
Too Little Sleep and Too Much Think-Time...Think-time is important – really important. The more we have, the better we are at making decisions and coming up with solutions. At the same time, you can have too...reactions2comments
Will you take our In America survey to share the truth about life with insomnia?...While almost everyone experiences a sleepless night at some time in their lives, only 5 to 15 of every 100 people live with chronic insomnia. To better understand the patient...reactionsrepliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical Trials
Breaking the Stigma: Anxiety Induced Insomnia...In a conversation the other day, I heard someone say: "It's just from anxiety and stress, that is not real insomnia." Needless to say, this made me stop in my...reactionscomments
