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...Sustenance. Nourishment. Comfort. Something to do. Something to focus on. I’ve heard, felt and experienced food be described in all of the...

...The vast majority of adults in my life sleep fairly well. I’ve written before about sharing a bed with my husband, who...

...I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it all when it comes to living with insomnia. It seems that genuinely, people who are choosing...

...My experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I...

...Have you ever felt too tired, physically, mentally, or emotionally, to be intimate with your partner? Have you ever felt like this...

...I can’t be the only one who’s felt it. You’ve gotta go to a doctor's appointment, or a meeting, or to pick...

...My body is no stranger to inflammation. As a kid, it was high sed rates and other inflammatory markers. After college, it...

...I’ve shared before that I’ve struggled with sleep since childhood. In addition to insomnia, I’ve also managed the symptoms of anxiety and...

...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...