The Mental Side of Tapering Any Sleep Aid...Many of my clients come to me asking for help with their sleep, even if their sleep is currently good. Why would they do this? They are often on medications...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Constantly Finding New Ways Not to Sleep...I finally have something that resembles a sleep schedule, it seems. Unfortunately, it is a schedule of not sleeping rather than actually sleeping. I am waking up a lot more...reactionscomments
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune System...You’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling both ways. The connection between sleep and the immune system may seem complex, but you...reactionscomments
Hypnic Jerks – Living Up to Their Name...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...reactions1comment
Sleeping Before I Can't Sleep: Is This My New Normal?...“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...reactionscomments
I Stopped Punishing Myself. I Started Sleeping Better....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...reactions4comments
Painsomnia...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...reactionscomments
Believe Me - I Have Insomnia...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...reactions2comments
When Asthma Gets in the Way of a Good Night’s Sleep...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...reactionscomments
Is Insomnia Putting You in a Bad Mood?...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...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Taking Naps...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...reactionscomments
Unusual Symptoms...I go to sleep usually between 10 and 11 pm. I have no problem falling asleep or staying asleep. However it only lasts 1/1/2 t0 3 hours. When I awaken...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Daytime Routine, Nighttime Expectations...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...reactions2comments
My Insomnia Is Making Me Doze Off During the Day...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...reactionscomments
Sleep Gadgets...What gadgets do you use to help with insomnia (ex. headphones, mobile apps, white noise machines, alarm clocks, etc.)?...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSleep Hygiene
Hypnagogia: It's a Nice Place to Visit but I Don't Want to Stay There...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...reactions2comments
Sublinguals for better sleep...Anyone have any experience with using sublingual strips containing CBN and CBD to deal with their sleep issue?...reactions5repliesFatigueMedical MarijuanaOTC Medication
Bile Reflux and Sleep Disturbances...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...reactions6comments
Which Came First, the Anxiety or the Insomnia? Does It Matter?...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...reactionscomments
Dreams Controlled by Pain...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...reactionscomments