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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Slow Creep of Childhood Insomnia...I cannot pinpoint the exact time insomnia started slowly creeping into my life. Sleep has always been elusive for me. As a...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...
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...reactions2comments
