My insomnia has its ups and downs – I don’t always feel like I have the support I need

Recently, we asked our community which they found harder in their struggles with insomnia – falling asleep initially, staying asleep during the night, or both. At first, my answer was...

I am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, it refers to habits and routines that...

There are many conditions where friends and family encourage you wholeheartedly to take whatever treatment options are prescribed by health professionals. Illnesses like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma, cancer. There are...

We have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” In many cases, I believe it to be true. I am going to take it a step further and...

Those of you living with chronic insomnia have likely been to at least 1 doctor about it. Whether that is your primary care physician, a sleep specialist, or another person...

My experience with insomnia began when I was too young to know what it was called. I struggled to fall asleep. I struggled to sleep through the night. I struggled...

Recently and thanks to my Roku, I rediscovered Perfect Strangers – a favorite show from the late 80s. I have hosted my own mini-marathons and thoroughly enjoyed every minute whether...

Sleep disruption is a normal stress response; however, thanks to cognitive behavioural techniques for insomnia, acceptance, and commitment approaches, I no longer get distressed about these poor sleep nights. My...

Dealing with chronic insomnia is hard. However, having someone without insomnia share unsolicited opinions or advice with you often feels worse. You are essentially telling us you know our condition better...