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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
