Insomnia: Depressive Episodes and Sleep Disturbances...It is not a secret. Depression has a big impact on some sleep. While we know it affects how we sleep, it does not necessarily have the same impact on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedSudden change in sleep timings...I used to sleep late at night, after midnight...my duration of sleep was 7-8 hours...I suffered a couple sleepless night and incorporated 30 minutes of exercise and melatonin to my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSleep Hygiene
Is Adequate Sleep During the Holidays Possible?...Who doesn't lose a little sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? These are times of social gatherings, celebrations of faith, and merriment. Sounds lovely, right? But even these pleasant...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Watching/listening to YouTube videos of nature and binaural sounds...Does watching/listening to YouTube videos of nature and binaural sounds help with your insomnia? I’ve been having trouble with my insomnia for months. But, the videos on this YouTube channel...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleep Hygiene
Naps Before Nights and Nights After Naps...With my husband and our circle of friends, I've become notorious for the pre-evening activity nap. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does happen, it's a somewhat comical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?...Exposure to light can help some people with certain kinds of insomnia. However, the research is mixed. Let us – ahem – shine a light on it. Bright light therapy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Anatomy of the Nap...Over the years of living with insomnia, I've learned something very important – the anatomy of the nap. Now, just as the tips or tricks that help us fall asleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Strange Sleep Schedules and Sleep Interruptions...I keep very odd hours. While my schedule is fairly consistent, the hours are still odd. I usually pass out between 3 and 4 in the morning and sleep off...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living with Chronic Insomnia...I have been struggling with insomnia since 1997. The first few years my insomnia was managed by taking sleeping medications. Those years l would sleep like 1 hour per night...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tolerance and Dependence...I take a sleeping tablet every night. It has changed my life. I went from being awake almost 24/7 – short 20-minute naps here and there – to sleeping a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Little Bit About Me and My Sleeplessness...Hi, my name is Ali! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 24 years old, and I live in the south of Ireland in the countryside by the sea. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jes Hojsan...Jes was previously a health leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Jes is a mother, advocate, writer and intuitive. Residing in northern Ontario, Canada. She advocates for those grieving, facing chronic illness and...
Insomnia and a Snoring Sleeping Partner...Have you ever been kept awake by a snoring partner? How many times have you been able to sleep but could not because of the person sleeping next to you?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Role of Melatonin in Sleep and Insomnia...Despite its popularity in countries where it can be bought over the counter, melatonin is not recommended as a treatment for insomnia compared to no medication. It's also not suggested...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Marijuana vs Music?...Hi there! I've argue with my friend. What is better for relax and insomnia, marijuana or music. What are your thoughts?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesMedical Marijuana
My Return to Office...I am back to working full time in my office. I have been waiting for almost a year and a half for this. To be honest, my insomnia does not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ali Long...Ali was previously a health leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi, my name is Ali! I am 24 years old and I’m from Ireland. I am a student. I’m in the final...
Insomnia + Daylight Saving Time...Daylight saving time. The understandable but frustrating practice of turning our clocks ahead one hour in the spring and back again one hour in the fall. Why do we do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Poor Sleep and saw palmetto ...When I take saw palmetto I experience its urinary health benefits for men, It is also good for my libido; however, it is bad for my overall sleep quality, I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFatigueIntimacy & RelationshipsSide Effects
Insomnia: Fall Back in Fall Does Not Help at All...It is that time of year again. The arrival of fall means more than changing foliage. For those of us who live in time zones that still observe daylight saving...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments