Tourette Syndrome and Insomnia...I have had a crazy life. To start off with my dad is a very light sleeper. I inherited that from him (lucky me). In my teens, I found out...reactions5comments
Handling Tomorrow’s Big Day as an Insomniac...For a person who sleeps normally most nights, having a big day tomorrow can make falling asleep a challenge. Whether you’re excited about a long-overdue tropical vacation, or nervous about...reactions1comment
How Hyperarousal Impacts My Insomnia...I’m aroused all the time. And not in a way that excites my husband. In November 2018, I took myself off for a sleep study – I was about 30...reactionscomments
Insomnia, Loneliness, and Sleeping Partners...As an under-eye-bag-wearing member of the Insomnia club, I used to spend my hours awake at night wondering how other people slept so well. From falling asleep to staying asleep...reactions5comments
Rachael Gehrke...Rachael was born in Michigan and moved to Tennessee as a child. Her issues with falling and staying asleep started at a young age. After a few years, Rachael was...
Is This Really Happening to Me? Insomnia 101...When I talked about my insomnia, everyone had an opinion. “Wait until you have kids,” some people would say to me. “Then you’ll get used to it!” “Oh, you should...reactions2comments
Free resources on self-Shiatsu to aid sleep from U of A researcher team...If you have problems sleeping you might want to learn about hand self-shiatsu (HSS) on this new website: https://cbotlabs.wixsite.com/handselfshiatsu. A University of Alberta research team tested HSS to improve sleep...reactions1replyTreatment
Sleep Side Effects of Abilify...Before I started experiencing so much stress in my life, I was an 8 hour minimum kind of girl. Less than 8 and I would wake up wanting to scratch...reactions12comments
Why Can I Sleep on My Couch, But Not in My Bed?...There’s a joke about insomnia that I can relate to: Insomniacs don’t really have trouble sleeping. They can sleep almost anywhere – on the couch, in a waiting room, or in...reactions7comments
April Pulliam...April Pulliam has struggled with insomnia periodically for the past five years but hit a low point with sleep issues in October of 2019. Following an ear infection, she developed...
Tom Sheppard...Tom was previously an advocate on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Tom Sheppard is looking for the answer to the enduring insomnia question, “how do I get more sleep?" In his late 70's he's...
The 5 Stages of Insomnia...I imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock. Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick... But for me, the...reactions2comments
Chronic Pain and Insomnia: What's the Connection?...The impact of chronic pain goes so much deeper than pain. Sleep pattern and quality of sleep are often affected. The combination of both chronic pain and insomnia can be...reactionscomments
The 3 Ps of Insomnia: How 1 Bad Night Turns Into 100...If you suffer with chronic insomnia, you may be able to pinpoint when it started. Maybe it began around the time you suddenly found yourself unemployed. Maybe it started while...reactionscomments
The Sleepless Nights of Summer...It’s late May as I write this, but even now I’m noticing just how bright it is, both at night and in the morning. It’s also getting warmer. The late-day...reactionscomments
How has quarantine/COVID-19 life/stress impacted your Insomnia?...For me, getting out of the house less means less stimulation and general tiredness, which means worse sleep. Also being anxious and stressed has increased my middle of the night...reactions2repliesMental Health
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...reactionscomments
Amber Blackburn...Amber was previously an advocate on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Amber Blackburn is a Registered Nurse turned blogger and patient advocate for those with chronic illnesses. She was forced to leave the workforce...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
