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...Set the scene with a dream state: You are driving down a winding road, with beautiful scenery all around you. It is a cliff-side road and a sheer drop down...

...“Are you still watching Good Girls?” There it was just as big as life. Nothing says you've missed an unexplained stretch of time than waking to see that on your...

...Insomnia is punishment enough. Don't punish yourself. And if you are punishing yourself, consider stopping. Stop punishing yourself to improve your sleep. What am I talking about, you ask? I...

...I’ve shared before that in addition to insomnia, I also live with Crohn’s Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraines. Although I am on medication to manage each of these conditions, I...

...We all just want to be heard and understood in life. Don’t we? It has taken many, many years and a complete nervous breakdown, for people to take my insomnia...

...Insomnia frequently occurs in people living with other medical conditions, including asthma. Asthma describes a situation where one’s bronchial airways become swollen, leading to chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing...

...A lack of sleep can make us all feel cranky and short-tempered. This is called irritability, which you may describe as just a bad mood. For people with chronic sleep...

...I use to think naps are great for puppies, babies, and the elderly. But not for me. Not for someone who is productive, young, and taking care of 2 toddlers...

...I don’t know if it's getting older, spending more time at home due to the pandemic, being a parent, or being more in tune with my body, but I’ve learned...

...Insomnia has caused many issues over the years. This is a new 1 for me – I have started dozing off during the daytime. Never have I done this before...

...There exists a wonderfully soothing and dreamy state that lies somewhere between complete consciousness and sound sleep. Within that land, I am able to hear all the sounds around me...

...In 2014, after several months of terrible symptoms, testing, and doctor consultations, I had my gallbladder removed. It wasn’t working as it was supposed to, and it was making me...

...Struggling to fall asleep, or stay asleep, or sleep long enough, describes insomnia – the most common of all sleep disorders. Anxiety has long been linked to insomnia, though it’s...

...I have lived with chronic pain every day for the past 2 years. I love it when I sleep, and I get a break from my pain. But this is...

...I am exhausted. I feel like I have not slept in days. This is not true, of course. It only feels like I have not slept in days. The truth...

...Insomnia is the most common sleep disturbance in those with cancer. It affects between one-half and three-quarters of those diagnosed. Up to 40 percent of cancer survivors continue to suffer...