Our Clever Brains Can Work Against Us in Our Battle Against Insomnia...Our brains are very clever. We wouldn't have evolved without a system that helps us pay attention and respond to things that are important to us. Some of the most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rest Versus Sleep...Sometimes I don’t sleep very well. Do you relate?! I think everybody goes through periods of disturbed sleep; but for some of us, chronic insomnia is debilitating, and can make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Get Through the Day After a Sleepless Night...Whether I’m experiencing pain flare-up from my ankylosing spondylitis arthritis or simply ruminating over all of the responsibilities of adulthood, sleepless nights can really dampen my whole day – and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doing strange things with arms/half asleep...Hi there, For the past few nights I have found myself being half asleep and moving my arms around my head area. For example, I would scratch my head for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Insomnia Treatment for Every Schedule...The most highly recommended treatment for insomnia disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). While it is highly effective, it can be hard to access. It can be challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia from Abilify(Aripiprazole)...Medication works but insomnia is killing me. I switched to taking in mornings but no change in sleep. Is it safe to take melatonin at night? ore a herbal sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSleep HygieneTreatmentPrescription Medication
Insomnia in the Hospital...I've written before about how I live with other chronic conditions – mainly Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. I've been lucky enough to spend the last few years on medication...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Answers, Still Tired......I have been dealing with insomnia since early high school. I always attributed it to increases in stress, or just how my brain chemistry worked. I learned to live with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Insomnia: Faking It Until You Make It...Several years ago, I had a coworker whose mantra was, “Fake it till you make it.” Truth be told, I don’t know that I put much stock into that saying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Steroid-Induced Insomnia...For 2 years I have been living with debilitating muscle spasms in my neck and upper back. I’ve tried many different medications, physical therapy, acupuncture, and exercises; but, nothing has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Sleep Number Bed...I have struggled with sleeping challenges since childhood. Insomnia and I go way back. An active mind and an anxious body did not bode well for easy, restful nights. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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Get Plenty of Rest: Recovering From Surgery With Insomnia...Be sure to get plenty of rest! That is always 1 of the first things we are told when we are sick or have surgery. We all know how important...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Sleep on the Flip Side?...Do you have a favorite side? Does it make your insomnia worse to sleep on another side? Some people have a favorite side to the bed, and this side of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stilling the Mind...Hyperarousal and anxiety can be big sleep disruptors. I have personally spent many a night with my head churning through a million catastrophic scenarios. Every single one of them keeps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Crossroad Between Chronic Digestive Disorders and Insomnia...Do these scenarios sound familiar? Digestion and sleep should “shake hands” at night, promising a night of restful sleep. Unfortunately, those with chronic digestive disorders miss out on this agreement...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Light in the Darkness of the Night...I feel most creative at night. When I cannot sleep, many thoughts rush in and out of my mind. Everything I did not do that day, due to pain, fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Psychiatrist and My Insomnia...Not too long ago, I shared an article about who to ask for help when it comes to medical providers and managing insomnia. I talked about how I've struggled with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Natural Remedies...If you are here reading this, there is a strong possibility that you struggle with insomnia. Maybe it is not you, perhaps you know someone who does, or you are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Convinced I'm not getting ANY sleep at all at night and very worried....First, I'd like to say that insomnia is not something new to me. I've dealt with episodes of it on/off through the years. Despite that, I always worry anyways whenever...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsFatigueSleep Hygiene