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
A Shifting Sleep Schedule Might Steal My Mornings...I have started waking up earlier and earlier in the morning. While I am happy to have extra hours in the day to get things done, I have concerns. Waking...reactions1comment
Three Benefits of Accepting Insomnia...One of the most important things I did to overcome my insomnia was to accept it. Sound crazy? An immediate reaction might be: "No, I'm NOT going to accept this...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 fad treatment for insomnia, like the herbal teas...reactionscomments
Mental Health, Physical Health, and Insomnia: A Perfect Storm...I have bipolar disorder and panic disorder. I am going through perimenopause and have IBS. If that were not enough, I also have an undiagnosed medical condition with all sorts...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Remedy: Shower, Couch, Bed...Our fall break trip is coming, and my family did not vacation this summer. To say we are excited to step out of the norm for a few days is...reactionscomments
Stress-Induced Insomnia...Stress: a word that almost certainly goes hand in hand with our modern-day life. I am sure that there are very many of us who can relate to that. Whether...reactions2comments
17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night...I found this article which helped me to fall asleep. Not everything worked, however it was worth a try anyway. See the article here. https://bit.ly/3BcAUXh...reactionsrepliesChronicSleep HygieneTips & Advice
