Hypervigilance, Insomnia, and PTSD...Do you often curse the night as I do? When I experience my insomnia, I experience many symptoms involving being hyperaware, despite...reactionscomments
How Multiple Illnesses and Ailments Create the Perfect Storm for Insomnia...I have a lot of issues going on right now, medically speaking. There are so many different things and so many different...reactions4comments
Bile Reflux and Sleep Disturbances...In 2014, after several months of terrible symptoms, testing, and doctor consultations, I had my gallbladder removed. It wasn’t working as it...reactions6comments
Insomnia: My Doctor's Suggestions...I almost broke down in the doctor’s office this afternoon. Holding it together took every last bit of energy I could muster...reactionscomments
10 Popular Insomnia Apps...We live in a modern world and with a modern world comes technology. Using devices is often touted as a no-no when...reactions2comments
Navigating the Day After a Poor Night of Sleep...I think out of all the questions I get asked about living with insomnia, the most frequently ones are, "How do you...reactions2comments
Magic Magnesium...With life-long insomnia, which comes and goes in spells, one never really stops looking for ideas, tips, tricks, products, and anything really...reactions5comments
When My Body Is Tired but My Brain Is Wide Awake...I think to be honest this has been my biggest challenge since I was a young child – my nightly brain-body patterns...reactionscomments
Accepting Insomnia...My perspective on living with a sleep disorder has changed significantly over the years. When I was younger, my inability to fall...reactions5comments
How Retraining My Brain Improved My Sleep...I’m incredibly blessed to sleep most nights. It hasn’t always been the case. I suffered chronic and debilitating insomnia for years, which...reactions3comments
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination...What is revenge bedtime procrastination? This phrase comes from the Chinese expression "bàofùxìng áoyè", which translates to "retaliatory staying up late." It...reactions3comments
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at Night...Pain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough...reactions5comments
Insomnia: How It Started and How It's Going...My brain is virtually bursting with the most useless of thoughts. Amazingly, I have room up there to store some obscure memories...reactions1comment
Meet DORA, the Latest Drug Class to Take On Insomnia...In February, a new insomnia drug, daridorexant (brand name: Quviviq) was approved by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Insomnia?...This year's summer solstice, June 21, is also Insomnia Awareness Night. This special night is when we recognize the difficulties of living...reactions2comments
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 and Heart Health: What's the Connection?...If you have insomnia, you know poor-quality sleep or lack of sleep can make it harder to function the next day. But...reactionscomments
The Crossroad Between Chronic Digestive Disorders and Insomnia...Do these scenarios sound familiar? Digestion and sleep should “shake hands” at night, promising a night of restful sleep. Unfortunately, those with...reactionscomments
Fear of Sleep: It's Not Just for Kids...No one is surprised when a child is afraid of going to sleep. There could be monsters in the closet or under...reactionscomments
Did You Remember to Pack Your Insomnia?...I always look forward to vacation, like most humans. I was very excited about traveling with my girlfriends for our annual beach weekend...reactions1comment