Post-Traumatic Sleep Hygiene..."Trauma survivors often don't need what the rest of the world considers 'good' sleep hygiene. We need what I call post-traumatic sleep...reactionscomments
The Early Bird Gets...Tired? Tips for Coping with Waking Up Too Early...We've all heard the saying "The early bird gets the worm." But what about the rest who wake up too early –...reactionscomments
Tis the Season to be Stressed and Sleepless...The fall and winter seasons are often stressful times. We are dealing with less sunshine each day, and that bothers anyone with...reactionscomments
When Failed Treatments Trigger an Insomnia Flair...Psoriasis is such a tough condition to manage, it is truly unpredictable and has so many faces. Things can change on the...reactionscomments
Let’s Not Throw Around the Word “Cure” When It Comes to Insomnia...You know what frustrates me more than anything else? Scrolling through social media only to see post after post declaring that companies...reactionscomments
Treating Insomnia Through Brain Hacking...Insomnia can make falling asleep or staying asleep hard. Not getting enough sleep can cause many health problems. Bad sleep can also...reactionscomments
Sleepy Sleepy Christmas...The end of the year is here. It's Christmas and holiday time. A time for rest and connecting with family and friends...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Lulling My Racing Thoughts To Sleep...I’ve written several articles about living with anxiety and how it impacts my insomnia. Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s been 1 thing...reactions3comments
Is Adequate Sleep During the Holidays Possible?...Who doesn't lose a little sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? These are times of social gatherings, celebrations of faith, and...reactionscomments
What Insomnia Has Taught Me About Being Grateful...Perhaps I was too grumpy at the time to try this concept, but looking back at my former life with insomnia, I...reactions2comments
Are Screens a Double-Edged Sword?...Everywhere you look, you can find doctors, therapists, coaches, parents, teachers, and even the National Sleep Foundation talking about how you should...reactionscomments
Insomnia Versus Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder...As a sleep therapist, I sometimes come across people who seek my help with insomnia - but after a closer look -...reactions6comments
My Ideal Sleep Space...I think like most insomnia sufferers, when you ask me how I get my best night's sleep, I automatically have a handful...reactions4comments
Self Help Strategies: Expanding Insomnia Treatment Options...As I have written before, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder. I recommend it to...reactionscomments
Prepare Now for Sleeplessness Following the Time Change...It’s right around the corner: the change from daylight saving time to standard time. Theoretically, we “gain” an hour of sleep after...reactionscomments
Sleep and ADHD: A 2-Way Street People Would Rather Not Walk...Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is associated with sleep challenges like delayed phase syndrome, insomnia, restless legs syndrome...reactionscomments
Understanding Long COVID and Insomnia...If you think COVID-19 changed your sleep, you are not imagining it. Many people who report long COVID symptoms are noticing that...reactionscomments
I Don't Sleep!!...Good Day Everyone. I have lupus (sle), mental health disorders and insomnia. My psychiatrist prescribed trazadone (150 mg) to assist with my...reactions6comments
Your Anxiety Disorder's Relationship With Insomnia...It is common to have the occasional bad night of sleep. But insomnia is far more challenging than that. Insomnia means that...reactionscomments
