How do I deal with my partner's snoring?...i have a new partner who snores terribly. im normally on the sofa, have even been known to sleep in the bath a few times if we ve been away...reactions5repliesBed Partner
When Failed Treatments Trigger an Insomnia Flair...Psoriasis is such a tough condition to manage, it is truly unpredictable and has so many faces. Things can change on the daily, and one never really knows what to...reactionscomments
What strange suggestions have you tried when it comes to insomnia?...You know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies have found the answers to all that ails...reactions7repliesSymptomsCoping
Are you making any sleep-related solutions for the coming new year?...Read more on this topic: https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/living/new-year-resolutions "New Year’s resolutions are not typically my thing. In fact, I tend to scroll right on past posts that even mention the looming new...reactions7repliesExerciseCopingSymptoms
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone. But it most...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat are you grateful for?..."I thought everything was stacked against me. I'm grateful for that gift of remembered resilience. Would I have chosen that route of learning? No, but we often learn from adversity...reactions8repliesCopingMental Health
Are Screens a Double-Edged Sword?...Everywhere you look, you can find doctors, therapists, coaches, parents, teachers, and even the National Sleep Foundation talking about how you should not look at screens at night. Recommendations vary:...reactionscomments
Insomnia Versus Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder...As a sleep therapist, I sometimes come across people who seek my help with insomnia - but after a closer look - they do not have insomnia. They could have...reactions6comments
What’s your ideal sleep space for insomnia?...In the the article "My Ideal Sleep Space" Jes shares that, "I think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically...reactionsrepliesSleep HygieneCoping
At what point are you left with the ultimate decision?...I'm 38, had sleep and mental health issues for 20 years. But insomnia went into overdrive 6 years ago and hasn't let up. I quit my job cos the issue...reactions5repliesWork & EmploymentChronicFatigue
Self Help Strategies: Expanding Insomnia Treatment Options...As I have written before, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with insomnia, including friends...reactionscomments
Sleep and ADHD: A 2-Way Street People Would Rather Not Walk...Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is associated with sleep challenges like delayed phase syndrome, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder. It is also...reactionscomments
Understanding Long COVID and Insomnia...If you think COVID-19 changed your sleep, you are not imagining it. Many people who report long COVID symptoms are noticing that their sleep has been affected. A group of...reactionscomments
I Don't Sleep!!...Good Day Everyone. I have lupus (sle), mental health disorders and insomnia. My psychiatrist prescribed trazadone (150 mg) to assist with my insomnia. Lately it hasn't been working for me...reactions6comments
Your Anxiety Disorder's Relationship With Insomnia...It is common to have the occasional bad night of sleep. But insomnia is far more challenging than that. Insomnia means that you have problems sleeping at least 3 times...reactionscomments
Been waking up three times a night and not being able to sleep past 7-8am...i moved to singapore 2 months ago and ever since moving here i’ve had problems with sleeping. it started off with me waking up at 7-8am, despite sleeping around 1-2am...reactions4replies
Has anyone else been half-asleep?...I've been half-asleep for a year now. I can't quite fall asleep. I sleep half asleep all night. I take Rissar for psychosis, and I've taken Rivotril for insomnia, but...reactions1replyChronic
Menopause at Midnight...Menopause is a universal rite of passage for women. While some glide through with nary a care in the world, a lot of women experience symptoms ranging from mild to...reactionscomments
