My First Vacation in Years...Usually, when I've taken time off work, it’s for medical reasons and doctor’s appointments. This is my first vacation in probably 5 or 6 years. Maybe even 7. I did...reactionscomments
Finding Your 1 Thing: Getting Enough Sleep and Keeping a Schedule...As many of you know, sleep tests are primarily looking for sleep apnea. Yes, they do test for other things, but primarily for sleep apnea. Through my years working as...reactionscomments
SSRI Sleep Problems...Two years ago my life changed. My quick background. I was on an SSRI for at least 20 years. I stopped taking it for I guess about a year or...reactions7comments
If I Didn't Have Insomnia ......As a nearly life-long insomniac, I am used to living life based on how much (or how little) sleep I have gotten, and as a result, how much (or how...reactionscomments
Sleep Reactivity: The Problem I Didn’t Know I Had...After writing an article about how quickly a change in routine could trigger my insomnia, I started reading more about the trait that researchers call "sleep reactivity.” Once I learned...reactionscomments
When Working Hard Means Sleeping Hard – Sometimes...As we grow, some things stick with us and others fade slowly away. For instance, I can remember all my old childhood phone numbers and the color of my first...reactionscomments
FeaturedSleep Apps...Do you have any sleep apps on your phone that help track your sleep or help you fall asleep?...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceSleep Hygiene
Insomnia: My Internal Clock Now Has an Alarm...I have had the strangest thing going on for the last 2 weeks. At first, I thought it was a weird coincidence. After the fourth or fifth day of it...reactionscomments
Hot Tip for a Hot Bath...We hear it from our doctors. We read it on the internet. And, our parents and grandparents have always told us that a hot bath can work wonders for our...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 you. There is a commonly held belief that...reactions2comments
Sleep Envy...Sleep envy became a thing in my house. For over a month, I worked myself to the point I fell asleep at night on my own. Work was exhausting, and...reactionscomments
Losing Sleep Over Being Misunderstood With Health Issues...Some days I do a really good job of convincing myself that no one will truly understand how difficult each day can be living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even...reactionscomments
My Ideal Sleeping Environment...Trying to create the perfect sleeping environment can prove to be rather challenging. Sometimes it is a process of elimination to see what you do not like or what bothers...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Adjusting to Sleeping in New Places and Coming Home...I spent all summer away from home in my motorhome. It was an adjustment when I first started sleeping in the motorhome. It was also an adjustment when I came...reactionscomments
How I Jump-Start My Day After a Poor Night of Sleep...Sleep disruption is a normal stress response; however, thanks to cognitive behavioural techniques for insomnia, acceptance, and commitment approaches, I no longer get distressed about these poor sleep nights. My...reactionscomments
Overrated 'Advice' I've Heard About My Insomnia...I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it all when it comes to living with insomnia. It seems that genuinely, people who are choosing to weigh into the conversation have good intentions...reactions2comments
Insomnia: Odd Sleep Patterns Are Robbing Me of My Life...I spend more time awake at night than I do in the daytime. I have always considered myself a night owl, but this has robbed me of a lot of...reactions6comments
Medication-Induced Insomnia...I wasn’t always a person who is scared of medications, but I have definitely morphed into 1 over the years. The fear of medicine, in general, is not my problem...reactionscomments
When Your Partner Experiences Sleep Issues...I have to be honest – I’m really struggling lately. I mean, I have my own personal sleep struggles that are deep and troubling, but this time, it’s my partner...reactionscomments
Hand Me My Blanky, the Heavy One...I am always on the prowl for things that can help me sleep better. As I am willing to try just about anything (within reason) it leaves me open to...reactions2comments