Why Being Awake at Night Might Not Be So Bad......A lot of people with insomnia get upset by being awake at night. One of the key components of cognitive behavioural therapy...reactions1comment
Get Plenty of Rest: Recovering From Surgery With Insomnia...Be sure to get plenty of rest! That is always 1 of the first things we are told when we are sick...reactionscomments
Do You Sleep on the Flip Side?...Do you have a favorite side? Does it make your insomnia worse to sleep on another side? Some people have a favorite...reactions1comment
Stilling the Mind...Hyperarousal and anxiety can be big sleep disruptors. I have personally spent many a night with my head churning through a million...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Navigating Insomnia by Learning to Listen to My Body...I hit 47 this year. Gah. I have to admit – not loving the way that sounds. But on with the show...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Loneliness and Vulnerability...As someone who has struggled with insomnia for most of my life, there's been one constant in my sleep challenges – the...reactions3comments
Amber Blackburn...Amber was previously an advocate on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Amber Blackburn is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chronic...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
