Tis the Season to be Stressed and Sleepless...The fall and winter seasons are often stressful times. We are dealing with less sunshine each day, and that bothers anyone with...reactionscomments
Trying New Medication for Insomnia...Hi, my name is Amanda, and I would consider myself a lifelong insomniac. I’ve written before about how I’ve struggled with sleeping...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for Kids...No one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Point of No Return...I arrived last night at approximately 11:00 PM. Where? It's easily called the point of no return. I know it was 11:00...reactionscomments
Tell Me You Have Insomnia Without Telling Me You Have Insomnia...The nighttime is stressful. My bed and/or bedroom give me anxiety. If I don't follow my sleep routine, I struggle to fall...reactionscomments
Working From Home and Insomnia...In my sleep therapy practice and in my personal experience, I've witnessed shifts in good sleepers toward poorer sleep due to particular...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions3repliesSleep HygieneTips & AdviceSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesSleep 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...reactionscomments
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
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
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...reactions2comments
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
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
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...
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
