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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...Having insomnia sucks. There’s really no other way to put it. Twiddling your thumbs and staring at the ceiling while the rest of the world dreams happy dreams is not...

...A lot of people do not want to talk about mental illness. There is still so much stigma surrounding the topic that the conversation is often as guarded as if...

...There are many reasons I garden, but I started growing my own foods (or attempting to) about 2 years ago. I’ve done pretty well for the most part compared to...

...I would consider myself a fun-loving, patient, kind person. I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, and a friend who cares very much about the people around...

...Every person with insomnia has been advised to work on their sleep hygiene. Most of us have tried to make the suggested changes, yet they rarely work to repair our...