How I Deal With a Bad Night of Sleep...I’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like...reactions1comment
Insomnia and Withdrawal of Benzodiazepines...Today I’ll be talking about something very sensitive to those in our community who may have experience with this in more ways...reactionscomments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in Insomnia...As a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the...reactionscomments
Quarantines While Parenting: Old and New...Halloween is our family's favorite holiday. However, knowing there wasn't much we could do on Halloween, I came across a historical reenactment...reactionscomments
My Number One Tip...As a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) trained sleep coach, a lot of people ask me for sleep help. I've had...reactionscomments
The Princess and the Pillow: Finding the Perfect Linen for a Good Night’s Rest...I’m fussy. I’m not fussy with food, weather, traffic or coffee. I’m fussy with pillows. And bedsheets. My husband knows the first...reactionscomments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 2...In part 1, I talked about how I had suffered from sleeping issues since I was a teenager but it wasn’t until...reactionscomments
Too Tired to Drive...I can’t be the only one who’s felt it. You’ve gotta go to a doctor's appointment, or a meeting, or to pick...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
