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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyTreatmentSleep HygienePrescription 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on INSOMNIA.SLEEP-DISORDERS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesSymptomsFatigueSleep Hygiene
Insomnia: I Just Need to Sleep...There are things that need to be done earlier in the day, but I would rather not do them. There are times when some appointments must be scheduled in the...reactions2comments
Bathroom Breaks...Going to the bathroom is one of those inevitable things in life. A shared human experience. But it’s really, really, really annoying when an urgent need to go wakes you...reactionscomments
Is It Really Sleep-Onset Insomnia?...Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking early – or some combination of all 3 – are features of insomnia. However, insomnia comes in many flavors. Sleep-onset insomnia is defined...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...