My Sleep Affirmations...I'd like to dedicate some words to those in the sleep disorders community. Words, that if you'd like, have the option that...reactions1comment
ADD, Insomnia, and Me...Recently, I had another acronym added to my health resume – ADD, or attention deficit disorder. I'll be honest and tell you...reactionscomments
Depression, Illness, and Oversleeping...Lately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe...reactionscomments
My Ideal Sleeping Environment...Trying to create the perfect sleeping environment can prove to be rather challenging. Sometimes it is a process of elimination to see...reactionscomments
Kids and Insomnia...I have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for...reactionscomments
A Sleepless Week With Insomnia...Getting consistent and good quality sleep is something that evades me on a daily basis. Dealing with insomnia is not easy. Many...reactionscomments
Snack Time for Sleep Time...This is something that I have been exploring more and more of late. I feel rather strongly that the food we eat...reactions3comments
6 Surprising Effects of Insomnia...Being tired is one thing. Being completely exhausted from constant insomnia – that, my friends, is a whole new level. I feel...reactionscomments
Sleep Tracking via Smart Watch...Back in the day, if we wanted to know how we slept, it was pretty much a stab in the dark. Or...reactionscomments
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Sleep?...If you have trouble sleeping at night, surely you can relate to a person who is willing to do almost anything to...reactionscomments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?...There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains...reactionscomments
Caffeine: My Favorite Nemesis...I’ve loved coffee my whole life. It’s normal for children to drink coffee in my family’s culture. I vividly recall having a...reactionscomments
Weighing the Research on Weighted Blankets...Let me admit from the outset that I have been skeptical of weighted blankets for insomnia. To me, they have seemed like another...reactions2comments
Hand Me My Blanky, the Heavy One...I am always on the prowl for things that can help me sleep better. As I am willing to try just about...reactions2comments
Sleep Math: Crunching the Numbers...Aren’t Facebook reels and TikTok videos the best? On a daily basis, you can find at least a dozen videos that relate...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not...
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...reactionscomments
How Does Eating Affect Sleep?...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for...
Handling Tomorrow’s Big Day as an Insomniac...For a person who sleeps normally most nights, having a big day tomorrow can make falling asleep a challenge. Whether you’re excited...reactions1comment
