Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part Two, Eastward Travel...Insomnia is never really seen as an advantage, is it? Usually, we do everything to focus on how awful it is, in...reactionscomments
Jetlag and Sleep-Onset Insomnia: Part One, Westward Travel...I have not had insomnia for many years, courtesy of doing cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. However, due to a weird confluence...reactionscomments
Fitness and Fatigue...It has been made abundantly clear in recent decades that staying fit, strong, and mobile is an essential ingredient of good health...reactionscomments
Just One Night's Good Sleep...That random conversation that leads people to ask each other if you could have 1 thing, what would it be? Now if...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights After Medical Procedures...If you’ve read my other articles, you will know that I live with a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. Not to go into...reactionscomments
Clair Gardiner...Clair, has suffered with insomnia since she was a young adult. This proves a daily challenge when coping with the normal life...
Coping With Rational Fears That Keep Me Awake...For the first time in over 3 years, I walked outside alone. I struggled to walk the short distance to be able...reactionscomments
Get Up or Stay Down?...I have a nightly conundrum. Shortly after sliding in between my lovely soft sheets each night, I start wondering – should I...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
How I Jump-Start My Day After a Poor Night of Sleep...Sleep disruption is a normal stress response; however, thanks to cognitive behavioural techniques for insomnia, acceptance, and commitment approaches, I no longer...reactionscomments
Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously a health leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve...
Insomnia Agitates My Mystery Illness…and Me...I have an undiagnosed medical condition. This mystery illness causes fatigue, sometimes exhaustion. Since I also have insomnia, this combination is greatly...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Good Mattress and the Right Pillow...When you live with insomnia, it is so important to try and control the controllables. Over the past 2 years, I’ve been...reactionscomments
Caffeine: The Vicious Circle...I'm going to go out on a limb here, and guess that if you're reading this article, you've used caffeine to both...reactionscomments
My Arthritis Sleep Tips...If you live with arthritis, or any chronic pain condition, you will know how much it affects our sleep. Over the past...reactionscomments
Sleep Like a Baby...It is sometimes said that people who sleep well, sleep like a baby. Honestly – where did that phrase come from?! I...reactionscomments
All Insomnia Is Valid...There is no prerequisite for having insomnia. Insomnia is something that we can define in many ways. Importantly, there are people who...reactionscomments
Medication Induced Nightmares...Due to my ankylosing spondylitis (AS), I take a lot of medication. Some work, some don’t. But I must try them. And...reactions1comment
Bipolar Disorder: Insomnia Triggers Hypomania and Mania...I woke up this morning after yet another long night of tossing and turning. It was a restless night, and I did...reactionscomments
My 5 AM Ritual...Lately, the only certainties in my life are death, taxes, and waking up at 5 AM for no good reason. After several...reactionscomments
