When Staying Asleep Is Impossible......Recently, we asked our community which they found harder in their struggles with insomnia – falling asleep initially, staying asleep during the night, or both. At first, my answer was...reactionscomments
Finding Your One Thing: Social Media and Television Habits...This article is part of an author series on improving sleep hygiene by focusing on one thing at a time. Check out Part 1: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a...reactionscomments
Moving + Insomnia – Adjusting to New Sleep Environments...Last month, I moved to a new house. The actual move itself was incredibly exhausting and involved a lot of back and forth between the new place and the old...reactionscomments
To sleep or not to sleep...Hello, I'm Ray, a writer from the RLS group. I suffer from RLS, central sleep apnea as well as insomnia (plus a couple of other diseases not related to sleep)...reactions1comment
My Connection Between Trauma and Insomnia...Mental health issues are most certainly tied to my insomnia. The 2 are intertwined, and it does not matter which causes the other. They co-exist. I like to unpack my...reactions4comments
Insomnia and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
Pillow Panic...I have heard – from people who revel in the passionate delights of blissful sleep – that the mere sight of a pillow can bring a sense of peace and...reactions3comments
How a New Type of Grief Affects My Insomnia...I try to live my life as a realist. But lately, my depression has made me feel more and more like a pessimist. I am not that person. However, while...reactionscomments
From 0 to 100 - My Medical Scare That Put Me to Sleep (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. You can read part 1 (what triggered a sudden onset of extreme exhaustion) and part 2 (adjusting to therapies and...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Early Mornings – Setting Yourself Up for Success...While I’d like to believe that we each have the ability (and flexibility) to manage our own schedules around our sleep disorders, I know that’s not the case, more often...reactionscomments
A Vacation From Insomnia...I don't know about you, but after 2020 and all the travel restrictions we have faced where I live (in the UK), I'm really dying for a holiday. I have...reactionscomments
Night Sweats and Insomnia Are a Nightmare...I have a preferred temperature range for my bedroom. My bedroom must be below a certain temperature for me to sleep at all. If it is too warm, I cannot...reactionscomments
Why Is Sleep Hygiene So Easy, But So Hard?...When you think you have all the answers to how you get ready for bed, wake up, etc...how do you handle insomnia with great sleep hygiene? We would love...reactionscomments
My Insomnia Does Not Look Like Yours...After many nights (and days) of living with insomnia, I am more or less in the same position as I was years ago. Tired. But when I read others' stories...reactionscomments
FeaturedParenting and Insomnia...I'm a worrier--I think I worry enough for both myself and my kids. Parenting questions keep me awake many nights. I've tried some of the calming techniques found here on...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCopingFriends & Family
Insomnia: You've Tried it All, But Have You Tried Comedy?...If you haven’t tried a little laughter in the face of adversity, I highly recommend you give it a shot. We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine. I...reactionscomments
Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Celebrates 1 Year!...Happy 1-year anniversary to our community! Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net launched in June 2020, and it has been an amazing ride. None of this would be possible without each and every one of...reactionscomments
Can Scheduling Your Worries Improve Your Sleep?...I bet you’re familiar with the pattern of nodding off on the couch, dragging yourself into bed, laying your head on the pillow, and immediately remembering all the things you...reactions1comment
Phases of EMDR Therapy...I’ve written a lot about my journey of participating in EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) for trauma-based PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and sleep disturbances and how it has helped me...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Suddenly Sleeping All the Time...I went from getting very little sleep to sleeping all the time. Despite these extra hours (yes, hours) of sleep, I still feel exhausted. In fact, I find myself feeling...reactions2comments