Ambient sounds...I have struggled for years, both getting to sleep and staying asleep. It effects every aspect of your life and I tried many things. I started putting YouTube sounds on...reactions2repliesSleep Hygiene
Not insomnia....I do not have insomnia. I have sleep delay syndrome, Circadian rhythm disorder, Non 24. What I have is not treatable with light therapy as is S A D.( seasonal...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Insomnia and Anxiety, Anxiety and Insomnia...It's all really just circular, right? Let me explain. I live with insomnia and struggle with anxiety. I struggle with insomnia and live with anxiety. My anxiety often prevents me...reactions2comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
What Does Sleeplessness Look Like?...“I got no sleep last night,” is a common complaint of the chronic insomniac. But is it true? Occasionally, definitely a possibility. Most of the time, not so much. The...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Inspires Migraines and Vice Versa...For those living with headache disorders – especially migraines – sleeping is often a go-to solution for finding relief. But sometimes, sleep can also provoke a migraine. How are migraine...reactionscomments
Living with Hypnic headaches nightly...How to live with nightly 1-3 hours of interruption of sleep?...reactions1replyCoping
Nighttime Snacks...It can be tempting to look for "magic foods" to help with sleep and improve insomnia, but this article is slightly different. When people are dieting or otherwise restricting calories...reactionscomments
COVID-19 and Night Sweats: An Insomniac’s Nightmare...I am at an age when I am no stranger to night sweats. Perimenopause has caused me to have these wretched things for several years now. I am used to...reactionscomments
My Insomnia's Favorite Season...If my insomnia had a favorite season, it would be the spring. I live in the midwest, which means that everything outside in the world around us is just starting...reactionscomments
Pulling Back the Covers: The Truth About Living With Chronic Insomnia...When you tell someone you have insomnia, you are likely met with a sympathetic nod. Most people would say they know what insomnia is. Some may even tell you they...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and Insomnia...It is possible that insomnia can have multiple triggers and causes at the same time. It is not always just 1 thing or 1 thing at a time. It seems...reactionscomments
Help with sleep routine / shutting brain down at night. ...I am a 28 year old male that has had on and off sleep troubles for most of my adult life. This includes having a maybe 50 / 50 mix...reactions3repliesSleep HygieneCopingChronic
Time Change Challenges...How is the time change treating you? Has springing forward made your insomnia worse? Is there anything you do to make this time of year more tolerable?...reactionsrepliesCopingTips & Advice
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With Sleep...A healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This week, we will be raising awareness about sleep...reactionscomments
How would you describe your relationship with sleep?...Is your relationship with sleep good, complicated, or non-existent? What have you tried to improve your relationship with sleep? Do you have any tips that you would like to share?...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Sleep Awareness Week®: Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep Disorder...March 13 through 19 is both the week following the time change (boo!) and National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® (yay!). As you likely know, many people don’t know much...reactionscomments
Having a Partner Who Has the Ever-Changing Sleep and Rotating Work Schedule...My partner and I couldn't have more different sleep patterns. He falls asleep fast, is able to fall back asleep right away, and despite being called at any time of...reactionscomments
Tracking Sleep? No, Thanks....Fitbits and smartwatches have really taken off in the last few years. You can't turn a corner without seeing someone wearing one. They are so popular that even toy versions...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Disturbances...Fibromyalgia is a neurological disorder that causes widespread muscle and joint pain, cognitive and memory issues, fatigue, and sleep problems. Among these sleep problems are restless legs syndrome and insomnia.Insomnia...reactionscomments
