A Closer Look at Situational Insomnia...I met Deb at the gym a couple of years ago and the gym, being a very friendly and social place, brought...reactionscomments
How Changing Time Zones Affected My Insomnia...I recently returned home after spending a week in a different time zone. This time zone was just 1 hour ahead of...reactionscomments
Conscious Daydreaming...I don’t always exercise as often as perhaps I should. My gym membership is current but my attendance is sporadic. My mind...reactionscomments
Living in a New Space With Insomnia...Moving – even when it is a good move – is one of the most stressful things to do and go through...reactionscomments
Jolted Awake Just As You Fall Asleep?...One very common experience that my clients share with me is the very frustrating experience of becoming sleepy, going to bed, and...reactions1comment
Melatonin: What's This About a Vampire Hormone?...Melatonin is a curious thing. Over the last few years, I have tried it occasionally when I had trouble sleeping with mixed...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Binaural Beats...Recently, I have been fielding questions from providers and patients alike about the treatment of insomnia with binaural beats. “Binaural beats” or...reactionscomments
My Experience With Dysautonomia, POTS and Insomnia...In a previous article related to insomnia, I briefly wrote that my post-orthostatic syndrome (POTS) affects my sleep, and lack thereof. My...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Dream Déjà Vu...Since I have insomnia, it’s rare that I sleep deep enough or long enough to have memorable dreams. Now that my sleep...reactionscomments
10 Ways Insomnia Has 'Improved' My Life...Insomnia provides the most incredible gifts. I mean, when I sit back and think (and I have a lot of time to...reactionscomments
Sleep Cycles...When a person experiences insomnia, particularly over a long time, it can often lead to some research in the wee hours of...reactionscomments
Insomnia Separated My Husband and Me...If you are anything like me, sleep is vital to your existence. And, it is also nonnegotiable for my pain management. While...reactionscomments
Depressive Disorder and Chronic Insomnia: When the World Goes Dark...Many (most?) people associate the dimming of the lights at night with the sweet seduction of blissful sleep. Darkness equals rest. But...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Episodes of Insomnia...Over the last several months, I have noticed my partner experiencing more insomnia and signs of light sleeping. They are finding it...reactionscomments
My Coping Tip for Anxiety-Induced Insomnia...for Free!...I am a teacher and, because of that, it’s second nature for me to share great ideas and hacks when they come...reactions1comment
Depression Is Keeping Me in Bed and Stealing My Mornings...I recently had a drastic change in my sleep schedule and I was so thankful for it. Now I am afraid I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Can Lucid Dreaming Fix Sleepless Nights?...When I’ve seen this claim as a sleep health educator, my journalist’s skepticism frequently dismisses such notions about “curing” anything, especially something...reactions3comments
Might ASMR Help You Fall Asleep More Easily?...This article was initially meant to be a review of the Sleep Cove Podcast, a well-liked, highly downloaded sleep-themed podcast that uses...reactions1comment
Fatal Familial Insomnia...Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is an extremely rare inherited disease in which a person cannot sleep. Sleeping problems may be mild at...
