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
Existing on two hours of sleep...I'm currently existing on two hours of sleep per night and despite this I don't feel tired at all. To put it into context, I was put on Mirtazapine for...reactions1reply
Knitting Helps My Sleep – And Not Because It Is Boring!...When I discussed the connection between knitting and sleeping with my partner, he laughed, essentially saying: 'Yeah, it is so boring looking it would definitely put me to sleep!' I...reactionscomments
Automatic Movement before Wake...So today i was feeling a building dizziness and i only wanted to lay down a bit, after i leaned on my bed the feeling intensified and when i realized...reactions1reply
Changing Bedding Can Change Your Sleep...The seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping so I needed to add to the bedding in my motorhome. I had opted to pass on changing out bedding for...reactions2comments
Let’s Not Throw Around the Word “Cure” When It Comes to Insomnia...You know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies have found the answers to all that ails...reactionscomments
Can Mindfulness Help Insomnia and Improve Sleep Quality?...When you have not slept well for a long time, you can often find yourself grabbing at any and all solutions, to just get a grip on your insomnia and...reactionscomments
How frustrating is it to wake during the night?...If you are fortunate enough to fall asleep, how frustrating is it to wake during the night? Some people manage to roll over and drift back off, but we know...reactions18repliesTips & AdviceSleep HygieneCoping
Asomnia or Insomnia?...Most people who 'typically' sleep well don't know the difference between asomnia and insomina. In fact, as I type this, my spell corrector is sending off loud alarms – wanting...reactionscomments
How Does Insomnia Impact Motor Functions?...Insomnia is exhausting. It is utterly fatiguing. Whether it is short-term insomnia or a chronic condition you deal with year in and year out, it really takes a toll on...reactionscomments
Depression and Insomnia: One Causes the Other...I have gone back and forth over cause and effect. Does depression cause insomnia or does insomnia cause depression? My answer is both. This is my personal experience of how...reactionscomments
Automatic Movement reaching stage W...So today i was feeling a building dizziness and i only wanted to lay down a bit, after i leaned on my bed the feeling intensified and when i realized...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceSymptoms
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Meeting My Insomnia Head-on in the New Year...New Year’s resolutions are not typically my thing. In fact, I tend to scroll right on past posts that even mention the looming new year and all of the grand...reactionscomments
