How a Change in Routine Opened the Door for Insomnia...On an academic level, I know that maintaining a routine during the day helps you regulate sleep at night. Eating meals at consistent times helps set your circadian rhythm. Having a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia: How it Affects Other Medical Issues...We have all heard it. Any time you get sick, you are told to get plenty of rest. The idea is that rest helps your body recover quicker. When you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Practice Sleep Hygiene?...Do you practice sleep hygiene and does it work for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSleep Hygiene
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 2)...This article is the second part of a two-part series. Check out My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1). Through this process/challenge, my 3 tiny accomplishments show me that I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Keep Your Insomnia a Secret?...Many people struggle to tell others they have insomnia. They are afraid to share their situation or their diagnosis, and as a result, it becomes "their secret." I think there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia, PTSD, and My Ideal Sleeping Environment...I am currently 34 and have lived with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) for about 15 years. Although I am not a medical professional, the difference between PTSD and C-PTSD...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Naps – Friend or Foe for the Insomniac?...I have struggled with sleeping consistently or restfully at night since I was a child. I’ve long since gotten used to living my days in somewhat of a constantly drowsy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 3 Daily Accomplishments Challenge (Part 1)...I’m really struggling with self-confidence and self-esteem lately, especially over the last 2 years. Recently, my therapist and I brainstormed a few things to help me wind down my day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Disturbing Dreams: Waking up in a Panic...My internal alarm clock has not disappeared. It has become more complicated. I no longer deal with dreams that are exhausting. I am currently dealing with dreams that startle me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sleep Finally Comes...As an insomniac, I know I often use the words “never” or “none at all.” “I’ve been awake all night.” “For days on end.” But most of the time, an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My New (Extremely Late) Normal...A consistent phrase mostly meant to be motivational, I've heard since March, is "finding your new normal." I kept waiting for the feelings of loneliness and isolation to strike, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Bed Dread...I need to just come right out and say it without mincing words. I dread going to bed. I mean that with every fiber of my being. I absolutely hate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Tracking via Smart Watch...Back in the day, if we wanted to know how we slept, it was pretty much a stab in the dark. Or alternatively, keeping a handwritten sleep journal. These...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Hygiene and My Routines...Do you follow your same sleep routine every night? Do you know what sleep hygiene is? In this video, I talk about what I do before I go to bed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Random Thoughts That Keep Me Awake at Night...I find myself thinking about the most absurd things when I am trying to fall asleep. Why do I wonder about such silly things as I desperately attempt to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia and Eating Habits...Sustenance. Nourishment. Comfort. Something to do. Something to focus on. I’ve heard, felt and experienced food be described in all of the ways above. Eating, while something we need to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sleep Hygiene...Do you practice any kind of sleep hygiene? Does it help your insomnia?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
FeaturedDo You Use Sound Machines for Sleep?...Have you tried sound machines to help you sleep at night? Or other noisemakers like a ceiling fan?...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedFoods to Help Insomnia...Do you have any tips for things to eat that help you sleep whether before bedtime or throughout the day?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Finding a New Sleep Routine With ADD Medication...Recently, I began treatment for ADD (attention deficit disorder) with medication. During my appointment, my doctor told me that I may experience an increase in anxiety (oh great!) and more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments