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
Do You Practice Sleep Hygiene?...Do you practice sleep hygiene and does it work for you?...reactions4repliesSleep 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
