All Insomnia Is Valid...There is no prerequisite for having insomnia. Insomnia is something that we can define in many ways. Importantly, there are people who suffer from it mildly, and then there are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication Induced Nightmares...Due to my ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I take a lot of medication. Some work, some don’t. But I must try them. And when I find the right 1, all the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bipolar Disorder: Insomnia Triggers Hypomania and Mania...I woke up this morning after yet another long night of tossing and turning. It was a restless night, and I did not get much sleep. As I tried to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 5 AM Ritual...Lately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several months of blissfully consistent sleep, my brain has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waking nightly at the same time...I have a pattern to my sleep...not a good one. I am waking nightly at the same time--usually 3am. I try to lie still and force myself to fall back...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sleeplessness Versus Insomnia...Yesterday, my first grandchild was safely delivered into this world. It is a purely joyous, exciting, and loving time. I am so grateful. I look at their new little family...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lulling My Racing Thoughts To Sleep...I’ve written several articles about living with anxiety and how it impacts my insomnia. Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s been 1 thing really getting in the way of my sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Baclofen Is Helping Me Sleep...I have always had anxiety about taking medication. Even before I became sick, I would be reluctant to take any medication, even paracetamol. I’m not sure why, but putting medication into...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedMeditation and Sleep...Have you tried meditation to help with your insomnia? Is there one technique you feel works better than others?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Aging, Sleep and Insomnia: A Few Wrinkles...Many people think that age increases one's likelihood of developing insomnia. That's a tricky thought that suggests a direct relationship between people's age and insomnia. The reality, how aging affects...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Light sleep auditory hallucinations...Hey guys, just wanted some clarification please, if anybody has one. It started a few weeks ago and has been both exciting and terrifying, however, I can't pinpoint the cause...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronic
Sorry for What I Said After Yet Another Sleepless Night...It’s safe to say that insomnia does strange things to our minds and bodies. Some of us find ourselves nodding off at work. Others are plagued with foggy thoughts. There are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
waking every 2 hours./Disrupted sleep...Wondering if any others have trouble after they fall asleep waking up every 2 hours. I think the disrupted sleep is really started to effect me. Does any one else...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleep Hygiene
Too Much Thinking and Not Enough Sleeping...In the past 3 months, I have had a lot of unexpected issues arise. Some of the issues were big and some were minor, but all issues had the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Side of Living With Insomnia...We all know that many emotions come with a lack of sleep. You know that feeling after a terrible night's sleep or no sleep at all. You feel cranky, emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Catching 40 Winks My Way...I caught them! I finally caught them! Now, I know what I experienced is not what is traditionally referred to as 40 winks, but that’s the first phrase that came...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Another sleepless night...My PA has tried every medicine there is to try to help me sleep. They don't work. I don't know what to do anymore. I am exhausted and have no...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
A Short-Term Solution: A Brand New Bed...This year, I finally did something for not only myself but my partner that would completely change our lives. And by lives, I mean entirely our sleep. I splurged and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Fuels My Insomnia...As someone living with multiple chronic conditions, I'm unfortunately not a stranger to 1 condition impacting another. When my insomnia rages, I often experience Crohn's disease-related flare-ups. When my anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments