Welcome to Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net Stories...At Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with insomnia can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another, the...reactions13comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia...People with insomnia sometimes cope by developing habits that end up making their sleep problems worse. These habits may include: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a tried-and-true way...
Living With Insomnia...Most people have the occasional restless night. However, insomnia is something different. People with insomnia have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. Insomnia is the...
Insomnia and Mental Health...Insomnia and mental health have a chicken and egg relationship. People with insomnia often have depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. And, people with mental health issues often have...
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...Tamara was previously a patient leader on Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia and upper airway resistance syndrome...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with insomnia every day, Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net brings you frequent articles, points of view, and...
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...reactionscomments
Insomnia in Children...A child that has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early may have insomnia. Just like in adults, a child’s insomnia can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic)...
Fatal Familial Insomnia...Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is an extremely rare inherited disease in which a person cannot sleep. Sleeping problems may be mild at first but get worse quickly. Eventually, this lack...
Insomnia in Special Populations...Doctors know that some groups of people are more likely to develop insomnia. These groups include women, people with certain chronic conditions, some children, and people recovering from substance abuse...
Types and Causes of Insomnia...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States. As many as half of people in the United States...
How to Stop Taking Sleeping Pills...Maybe you have started to notice side effects after using sleep aids for a long time. Maybe your insurance company does not want to pay for your prescription anymore. Or...
How Is Insomnia Diagnosed?...Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. About 40 million people in the U.S. experience insomnia each year. It is...
Symptoms of Insomnia...Insomnia is defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S. and one of the most common complaints that people make...
Keeping a Sleep Diary...One of the tools you and your doctor may use to diagnose your sleep problems is called a sleep diary. A sleep diary is simply a record of your sleep...
