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
Menopause at Midnight...Menopause is a universal rite of passage for women. While some glide through with nary a care in the world, a lot...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
