ADD, Insomnia, and Me...Recently, I had another acronym added to my health resume – ADD, or attention deficit disorder. I'll be honest and tell you I wasn't surprised. I talked a LOT as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sleep Makes a Surprise Visit...Some nights, having insomnia is like having the worst kind of reverse surprise party. You know there’s a small chance you will sleep, but the odds of it happening are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 1...While I have lived with a chronic condition that left me with medical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the age of 13, I was able to pinpoint the reason behind...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FeaturedWhat activities do you do in the middle of the night when you can't sleep?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & Advice
Ways I Find Emotional Support During the Night...My experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I struggled to sleep through the night. I struggled...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Reasons to Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter...Do you want more information about insomnia? Are you looking for support? Do you want to talk to other people affected by this condition? If you answered “yes” to any...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleepless in Flint, MI...I have had insomnia since the age of 13 and I am 55yrs old now. I am awake for 3 days and nights and sometimes longer and when I do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Can Insomnia Cause Nausea, Headaches, and Body Aches?...I have had insomnia for many, many years. There are times when I get so little sleep over such a long period of time that I begin to feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Is It OK to Sleep on the Couch? Maybe!...In a previous post, I shared tips for undoing conditioned arousal in the bed and bedroom. I suggested ways to associate the bed with restful sleep in order to improve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?...There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains that for her at least, the 2 terms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Message to Those Without Insomnia...Dealing with chronic insomnia is hard. However, having someone without insomnia share unsolicited opinions or advice with you often feels worse. You are essentially telling us you know our condition better...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Insomnia Story...“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the insomnia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating With Insomnia...You’ve gone on a few dates with a person, and all the good stuff is happening. Butterflies! Stomach flips when you see their name pop up on your phone! Planning...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Guilt of Exhaustion...Can we talk about the guilt? About this unspoken side effect of struggling with exhaustion? I’ll be the first to admit that as a nearly lifelong member of club insomnia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kids and Insomnia...I have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for a few nights. Overall though, since I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Tell Me Not to Take My Medications...There are many conditions where friends and family encourage you wholeheartedly to take whatever treatment options are prescribed by health professionals. Illnesses like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma, cancer. There are...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Insomnia Q&A With My Partner...Recently, I sat down with my partner, Joe, to talk with him a little more about some of my repetitive sleep issues. Me: How early into our relationship did you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New Year...August always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and gives me no rest for a few months...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments