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
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...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...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...reactionscomments
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...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...reactionscomments
There Is No Hierarchy of Trauma...Insomnia can strike for innumerable and multiple reasons. We all have our stories. But trauma is quite often part of our stories...reactions1comment
How Insomnia Affects Me...Of course, if you're reading this, you know what insomnia is. Everyone does. It means that you have difficulty with sleep. But...reactionscomments
Using Cannabis for Painsomnia...I have been suffering from axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) and other conditions that cause inflammation in the body. I have spent the past...reactionscomments
Weighted Blanket, You Say?...As a kid, I loved bedtime. I know that sounds odd, but there was just something about the feeling of being all...reactionscomments
