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...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...

...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...