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...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Staying Awake as a Parent on Duty After a Bad Insomnia Night...I learned a long time ago that when I have trouble sleeping at night, I absolutely must have some form of caffeine the following day to jolt my system into...reactionscomments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
Doctors gave up...(Im 34 yr old male, work out 4 days a week average build, sit down 6 hours a day, i average 2 hours of sleep a night, taking 50mg adderall...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Another Sleep Blip: How I Jinxed Myself...A few days ago, I wrote an enlightened piece about "sleep blips." (You can read it: Coping with Sleep Blips) I talked about how I understand sleep blips as natural reactions...reactionscomments
Meet DORA, the Latest Drug Class to Take On Insomnia...In February, a new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) was approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of...reactionscomments
The Longest Night: How Pain Keeps Me Awake...If you did not know, painsomnia is pain that causes insomnia. Painsomnia is a big obstacle in my life caused by my chronic illness: ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis brings many obstacles to my life...reactionscomments