How the Lack of Sleep Impacts My Studies...It’s 4 AM and I haven’t slept a wink. I have an online college lecture at 9 AM. That’s only 5 hours...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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 –...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Means to Me...Insomnia has been a daily and debilitating experience in my life, but thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, I now sleep...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Sleep Debt: Fact or Fiction...If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably had some issues with sleeping at some stage. If not, well I’m absolutely delighted for...reactions2comments
Patterns of Insomnia: My Journey Through the Stages...When it comes to insomnia, I’ve dipped my fingers into all the metaphorical pies. There are many ways of categorising insomnia and...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...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...reactionscomments
Dating With Insomnia...You’ve gone on a few dates with a person, and all the good stuff is happening. Butterflies! Stomach flips when you see...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...reactionscomments
