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...Without fail, each winter season my mood tanks. As the days get shorter and shorter, the sun hides more than it's found...

...As a nearly lifelong insomniac, I’ve experienced several different stages or symptoms of my sleep disorder. I’ve struggled to fall asleep. I’ve...

...Getting to know your insomnia patterns can be tricky, but if you become acquainted with them, you may even learn to recognize...

...Over the past year, I’ve found great help in practicing mindfulness. To be totally honest, I always thought mindfulness was a load...

...Dreams sound like such a lovely thing. I remember spending many of my sleepless years envious of those who could dream. Because...

...We hear it from our doctors. We read it on the internet. And, our parents and grandparents have always told us that...

...It seems to me that we spend the majority of our lives focussed on caring for others. Our spouses and partners. Our...

...Sleep tips sheets often include a suggestion to get more exercise. Why is that? Physical activity can help to build something called...

...My particular version of sleeplessness, even after recovering from insomnia, is waking in the night with a busy brain. I discussed a...

...One thing that helped me enormously when I had insomnia (and which still helps me now) is what I call a "brain...

...Watches. Trackers. Apps. Monitors. You name it; I used it. I loved gadgets. And there were so many to play with and...

...This article is part of an author series on finding and focusing on 1 thing to improving sleep hygiene. Check out Part...

...As many of you know, sleep tests are primarily looking for sleep apnea. Yes, they do test for other things, but primarily...

...In my old age of 36, I've learned there's a gigantic difference between "going to bed" and "going to sleep." For me...

...I bet you’re familiar with the pattern of nodding off on the couch, dragging yourself into bed, laying your head on the...

...On an academic level, I know that maintaining a routine during the day helps you regulate sleep at night. Eating meals at...

...Something that often pops up within our community – is journaling, or writing down your thoughts. It sounds simple, however, yet may...

...I’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like...

...Tracy Hannigan’s recent blog post on “sleep blips” resonated with me. Once you’ve struggled with insomnia, you’re always on high alert for...

...I’ll be blunt: I wish you didn’t use sleep medications to treat your insomnia. I wish I could convince you to get behavioral...