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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1replyFatigueIntimacy & 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...reactions2comments
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, right? Strange things are happening to my body...reactionscomments
Prepare Now for Sleeplessness Following the Time Change...It’s right around the corner: the change from daylight saving time to standard time. Theoretically, we “gain” an hour of sleep after we set our clocks back by an hour...reactionscomments
My Ideal Vacation...I am someone who has always found calm at the edge of the water. Living in a large city, I drafted a path to the lakefront a long time ago...reactionscomments
Morning Dread...If you're here, reading this article, my guess is you know what it's like to dread the morning and all the feelings that come with it when you're living with...reactionscomments
The Use of Neurofeedback Therapy in the Treatment of Insomnia...Neurofeedback therapy. Have you heard of it? Me neither. I was at the gym the other day and as we chatted before class, the regular topic of sleep – or...reactionscomments
A Strict Buffer Zone Can Wake You Up...Most people with insomnia are aware of the general guidance to reduce stimulation in the evening before bedtime. There are lots of "Don't" lists on the internet about bright light...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Quiz...Difficulty making it through each day? Looking for ways to cope? Dealing but worried about what the future holds? Living with insomnia can be challenging. But you’re not alone. Take this quick quiz to see how insomnia is affecting your life – and find helpful resources to support you.
FeaturedHeredity and Insomnia...Do you have family members who struggle with insomnia? Do your parents also have it? Your siblings? Is insomnia something you grew up talking about in your family?...reactions6repliesFriends & Family
Z Drugs and Insomnia...Getting enough sleep is crucial to your overall health. But many people have periods when they struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. Some people experience this...reactionscomments
Taking Time Out...Suffering from chronic insomnia commonly leads to chronic exhaustion. Or, in my case, periods of hypermania quickly followed up by exhaustion. To address mental and physical fatigue, I recently took...reactionscomments
Staring at the Ceiling and Other Things I Do When I Can't Sleep......It's 2:20 AM, and I got in bed 5 hours ago. I was exhausted and really optimistic about getting some decent sleep tonight. I spent a lot of time outside...reactionscomments
Online and In-Person Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What Is the Difference?...Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an important tool to treat insomnia. But, does online CBT-I work as well as in-person CBT-I? CBT-I includes several different approaches to help...reactions2comments
Insomnia: The Consequences of Getting Enough Sleep...When I woke up for the fourth time this morning, I knew. I knew the brief period of uninterrupted slumber I was thoroughly enjoying had come to an end. The...reactionscomments
Bringing All the Noise...Noise. I need it, and I always have. I am one of those people who needs the television on in the background. I was one of those students who had...reactions2comments
How This Sleep Mask Actually Improved My Sleep...Over the years of struggling to sleep, I've tried shielding my eyes from the light in a variety of fashions. I've done everything from pulling the covers up over my...reactions2comments