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
Breaking News: Insomnia Can Be Cured...Apparently, there are plenty of people who have discovered the cure for insomnia. None of these people have insomnia, but they know how to cure it. It is so simple...reactionscomments
To Medicate or Not to Medicate...According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. On a good night, I will get about 6. According to my...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights Could Be a Circadian Rhythm Problem...Many people who struggle to fall or stay asleep insist they have insomniaco. But while insomnia is, by itself, a sleep disorder, it’s also a symptom of other kinds of...reactionscomments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health Conditions...Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...reactionscomments
Persistent insomnia for 3 years,daytime sleepiness,fatigue and terrible brain fog have made my life a total mess...Hello everyone! Presently I am a 27 year old guy who has been dealing with chronic insomnia for the past 3-3.5 years.Initially,it was mild, but now it has become a...reactions4repliesMental HealthChronicSleep Hygiene
Exhaustion: A Side Effect of Insomnia and Depression...I am tired. Scratch that. I am exhausted. It does not matter how many hours I lie in bed; I feel the same. No matter how much time I sleep...reactionscomments
Unpopular Thoughts on Sleep Hygiene...Here are a series of statements about me, in no particular order. You decide which one is untrue. My name is Amanda. I'm an Enneagram 2. I have a small...reactionscomments
From Sleeping Alone to Sleeping Together: Changing Arrangements When You Have Insomnia...I feel that many of the things that impact our sleep are pretty unconscious. For example, until we have sleeping difficulties, we have a relationship with our bed that is...reactionscomments