FeaturedWhat do you wish people knew about insomnia?...In honor of Insomnia Awareness Night, we want to know what things you wish more people knew about insomnia. Share in the...reactions1replyAwareness
Post-Traumatic Stress and Sleep...Post-traumatic stress. This is 1 of those things that I read about. You know, things that happen to other people. Importantly, I...reactionscomments
Alarm Clock Dread...Let’s face it. Whether we’re headed to school, work, meetings, doctor's appointments, therapy, errands, or any number of other places, I think...reactionscomments
Crafting a Memoir With Insomnia...I’m an insomniac. It’s part of my identity. I’ve lived with insomnia all my life but it only became chronic and debilitating...reactionscomments
Short power naps...I've had insomnia since meno pause. Now that I am retired I can take a nap when needed, but short ones work...reactions2replies
Calm App Subscription Giveaway...The Calm App Subscription Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! June 21st is Insomnia Awareness Night! Organized by the...reactionscomments
Shift work circadian rhythm disorder...Hi guys, Does anyone here suffer from a shift work circadian rhythm disorder? The symptoms are chronic insomnia, chronic fatigue, and extremely...reactions1replyFatigueTreatmentSleep Hygiene
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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
