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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...