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
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
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
My Insomnia Is Making Me Doze Off During the Day...Insomnia has caused many issues over the years. This is a new 1 for me – I have started dozing off during...reactionscomments
Hypnagogia: It's a Nice Place to Visit but I Don't Want to Stay There...There exists a wonderfully soothing and dreamy state that lies somewhere between complete consciousness and sound sleep. Within that land, I am...reactions2comments
Dreams Controlled by Pain...I have lived with chronic pain every day for the past 2 years. I love it when I sleep, and I get...reactionscomments
Tossing and Turning: I Cannot Get Comfortable...I am exhausted. I feel like I have not slept in days. This is not true, of course. It only feels like...reactionscomments
Small Joys Between the Sheets...Simple, small joys can make a big difference to how we feel when we are between the sheets. Although I have not...reactionscomments
Demented: The Link Between Insomnia and Dementia...The last thing an insomniac wants to hear is all the extra health problems caused by lack of sleep. Let’s face it...reactionscomments
Our Clever Brains Can Work Against Us in Our Battle Against Insomnia...Our brains are very clever. We wouldn't have evolved without a system that helps us pay attention and respond to things that...reactionscomments
Rest Versus Sleep...Sometimes I don’t sleep very well. Do you relate?! I think everybody goes through periods of disturbed sleep; but for some of...reactionscomments
How to Get Through the Day After a Sleepless Night...Whether I’m experiencing pain flare-up from my ankylosing spondylitis arthritis or simply ruminating over all of the responsibilities of adulthood, sleepless nights...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene for Healthy Sleep...When you hear the words sleep hygiene, do you think of clean sheets? If so, you are not wrong, but sleep hygiene...
Beth Wyatt...Beth was previously an advocate on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Beth Wyatt is a sleep coach, specializing in insomnia and self-care. After finding relief from...
Tom Sheppard...Tom was previously an advocate on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Tom Sheppard is looking for the answer to the enduring insomnia question, “how do I...
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...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...reactions1comment
