Parenting Through a Toddler Sleep Regression as an Insomniac...I’ve written before about how adjusting to life as a new mom impacted my insomnia, and how insomnia in some ways prepared...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Means to Me...Insomnia has been a daily and debilitating experience in my life, but thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, I now sleep...reactionscomments
World Sleep Day 2021: Reclaim Regular Sleep for Better Health...If someone before the pandemic suggested you should strive for regular sleep for a healthy future, would you have paid them any...reactionscomments
Explaining Insomnia to Others...The vast majority of adults in my life sleep fairly well. I’ve written before about sharing a bed with my husband, who...reactions1comment
Sleep Awareness Week®: 5 Ways I'm Shaking Things Up...The importance of sleep permeates virtually every aspect of our lives from birth onward. A solid night’s sleep is the goal beginning...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About Insomnia?...Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder affecting roughly 40 million people in the United States each year. But did you know...reactionscomments
10 Popular Insomnia Apps...We live in a modern world and with a modern world comes technology. Using devices is often touted as a no-no when...reactions2comments
Hypervigilance, Insomnia, and PTSD...Do you often curse the night as I do? When I experience my insomnia, I experience many symptoms involving being hyperaware, despite...reactionscomments
How to Annoy Someone Who Has Insomnia...As someone who struggles to get enough sleep that I am able to remember my own name each day, I am often...reactionscomments
Buffering Your Sleep With a Buffer Zone...A buffer zone period is a period of time before going to sleep where it can be helpful to some to reduce...reactions1comment
The Emotional Impact of Insomnia...As someone who has struggled to both fall asleep and stay asleep for more than half my life, I am intimately familiar...reactionscomments
Exercise for Better Sleep...Sleep tips sheets often include a suggestion to get more exercise. Why is that? Physical activity can help to build something called...reactions1comment
Anxiety Medication and Sleep...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...reactions1comment
Sleep, Please Don't Be a Stranger...Recently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my...reactionscomments
How Our Current World Climate Has Made My Insomnia Worse...Things have been difficult for everyone since the pandemic hit the United States. I’m not sure if difficult is the right word...reactionscomments
Snack Time for Sleep Time...This is something that I have been exploring more and more of late. I feel rather strongly that the food we eat...reactions3comments
My Least Favorite Insomnia Pattern - Up and Down, Up and Down...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...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Sleep Disturbance and Suicide...Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments