The Relationship Between Perfectionism and Insomnia...Last week someone asked me if perfectionist behavior, such as planning, tracking, and organizing, had a relationship to their insomnia. The person...reactionscomments
Things I Wish Others Understood About Insomnia...Although I’d venture to guess the majority of adults have heard of the term “insomnia,” I don’t think those who haven’t experienced...reactionscomments
Status: Constantly Drowsy...If I had to sum up my life with insomnia in 1 word, it would be drowsy. That place where I am...reactions2comments
Perimenopause and Insomnia: I Am Never Going to Sleep Again...I am in late perimenopause and have all the fun issues that go along with it. That is okay. I will adjust...reactionscomments
When Noise Is What You Need...Somehow, I managed to make it through raising 2 children without losing too many precious hours of sleep, but over the years...reactions2comments
Grief and Insomnia...Grief is its own special kind of hellhole misery. Some of us experience it very early on, some are fortunate to be...reactionscomments
What Finally 'Cured' My Insomnia (And All the Things That Didn’t)...During my 2-ish year struggle with active insomnia, I felt as though I was living my life through foggy glasses. I spent...reactions1comment
Depression, Illness, and Oversleeping...Lately, I’ve sort of been having multiple issues with sleep – many that deal with depression. While I still deal with severe...reactionscomments
I Know I Look Tired - I Have Insomnia...When COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult...reactions1comment
Quieting a Busy Mind - A 'Brain Dumping' Technique...One thing that helped me enormously when I had insomnia (and which still helps me now) is what I call a "brain...reactions1comment
The Reality of Insomnia: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America Survey...Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, affecting millions of Americans each year. While many people know what it feels like to...reactionscomments
Midnight To-Do Lists...Now I lay me down to sleep, or rather I try. Sometimes I get it right, even if it only works for...reactions1comment
Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?...Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d...reactions3comments
Why Sleep Studies Aren't Used to Diagnose Insomnia...Why aren’t sleep studies used to diagnose insomnia? This question has been asked a lot recently in our community. For people who...reactionscomments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime Drowsiness...If you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc...reactionscomments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)...Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene Practices for Insomnia Aren't an Exact Science...I am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that...reactions3comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You Awake...How many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at...reactionscomments
Overcoming My Envy and Accepting Insomnia...I’ve developed sleep envy. These days I have well-medicated and pretty well-managed insomnia, but I am still painfully jealous of those who...reactions2comments
