Balancing Human Connections as an Insomniac: Dating...Before diving into this article, I want to briefly recap part 1 which I highly recommend reading if you haven’t yet. In part 1, I spoke about how suffering from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Tips for Third Shift Workers...As a sleep technologist, patients often ask me, “How’s your sleep?” This is in reference to working the night shift. I usually readily admit to it not being good. Then...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Amanda Osowski...Amanda Osowski is a wife and mother living and working in Chicago, IL. After earning a Masters Degree in Public Health, Amanda worked in clinical trial recruitment, specializing in breaking...
Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD...Dr. Carin Lefkowitz is a clinical psychologist trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She is particularly interested in the areas of trauma and insomnia and is passionate about making evidence-based treatments accessible...
Kelly J...Kelly was previously a health leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. I have 4 nieces and nephews. I love sharks, painting along with Bob Ross, gardening, and learning to cook. I enjoy kayaking...
Getting Through a Day With No Sleep...Another morning comes, and I haven’t slept at all. My muscles, bones, and skin ache. I feel nauseous. But I have to go to work. I can’t use another sick...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Amy Pilkington...Amy Dodd Pilkington has battled insomnia for over three decades. Her struggles with sleeplessness began in her early teens and followed her into adulthood. Pilkington deals with the inability to...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia...Trouble sleeping can be a passing problem or a chronic condition. People who have experienced significant trauma, such as veterans, often have difficulty sleeping. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Simone Yemm...When Simone was young, she thought she knew who she was. Now she has no idea. She spent more than three decades teaching and performing the flute before transitioning into...
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with insomnia. New here? We invite you to explore what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Marisa Lauren Troy...Marisa has struggled with medical issues since the age of 13 when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Given her disease caused her...
Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously a health leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve worked as a sleep technologist for over 10...
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Paige Kelly...Paige was previously an advocate on Paige Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Elijah Kelly is a woman, wife, and mother. She works full-time for an educational nonprofit in Austin Texas, where she and her...
True or False: You Can Catch up on Lost Sleep...Many experts recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep for a good night’s rest. This may vary slightly from person to person, but most fall in this range. Unfortunately, with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Coping at School and Work...Daytime sleepiness, fatigue, poor mood, and problems concentrating are common in adults and children who have insomnia. These symptoms can lead to problems with school and work performance. Studies show...
How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart Health?...Occasionally missing a full night’s sleep happens to everyone. It can be caused by a variety of factors and is relatively harmless. However, experiencing poor sleep over a longer period...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Is Insomnia Treated?...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. Short-term, or acute, insomnia usually lasts for a few days or weeks...
Tips for Managing Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of insomnia. Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of being tired. People with fatigue do not necessarily feel sleepy. They feel exhausted...
