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...Over the last few days, I have started sleeping a decent bit more. If I am getting more sleep, why do I feel worse? I should feel well-rested and have...

...Have you ever been so sleepy you thought you might not make it to the bedroom, only to find that you become utterly awake with a buzzing mind the minute...

...I’ve written before about how adjusting to life as a new mom impacted my insomnia, and how insomnia in some ways prepared me for new parenthood as well. Over the...

...Insomnia has been a daily and debilitating experience in my life, but thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, I now sleep most nights. It’s only in the past decade...

...If someone before the pandemic suggested you should strive for regular sleep for a healthy future, would you have paid them any mind? It's unlikely. We've long been a culture...

...The vast majority of adults in my life sleep fairly well. I’ve written before about sharing a bed with my husband, who falls asleep instantly and can sleep through most...

...The importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning day 1. Our parents wanted us to sleep...

...Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder affecting roughly 40 million people in the United States each year. But did you know there are different types of insomnia? Perhaps you...

...We live in a modern world and with a modern world comes technology. Using devices is often touted as a no-no when it comes to good sleep hygiene. We’re told...

...Do you often curse the night as I do? When I experience my insomnia, I experience many symptoms involving being hyperaware, despite being on medications. The term for this is...

...As someone who struggles to get enough sleep that I am able to remember my own name each day, I am often easily annoyed. I am not saying you should...

...A buffer zone period is a period of time before going to sleep where it can be helpful to some to reduce bright light and reduce the risks of running...

...As someone who has struggled to both fall asleep and stay asleep for more than half my life, I am intimately familiar with the ways insomnia can make me feel...

...Sleep tips sheets often include a suggestion to get more exercise. Why is that? Physical activity can help to build something called sleep drive. Sleep drive is part of what...

...I’ve shared before that I’ve struggled with sleep since childhood. In addition to insomnia, I’ve also managed the symptoms of anxiety and depression since high school. For a long time...

...Recently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my own mini-marathons and thoroughly enjoyed every minute whether...

...Things have been difficult for everyone since the pandemic hit the United States. I’m not sure if difficult is the right word or if the proper word exists. For the...

...This is something that I have been exploring more and more of late. I feel rather strongly that the food we eat affects us to a large extent. Even when...

...As a nearly lifelong insomniac, I’ve experienced several different stages or symptoms of my sleep disorder. I’ve struggled to fall asleep. I’ve struggled to stay asleep. I’ve struggled to fall...

...Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and...