‘For nearly 40 years, every doctor I’ve pleaded with has announced that the problem is in my head.’Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images In February, I taught memoir writing at a conference in Mexico ...
“My sleep problems started at a very young age. Even as a baby, I didn’t sleep well. But it was in my late 20s that things truly went wrong. Ironically, I was already working as a therapist at a sleep ...
I’ve had insomnia for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve tried all sorts of different remedies: melatonin, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, meditation – nothing has worked. Then, I got the ...
Whether or not you use the word insomnia, you probably have an idea of what it looks like and either you or a loved one have experienced it at some point in your life. The scientifically acknowledged ...
A writer's experience trying Ananda Resort's Sleep Enhancement Program in the Himalayan Mountains, and whether it helps with insomnia. Photo: Courtesy of Ananda in the Himalayas Naresh Perumbuduri, MD ...
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. I like to tell people that the night before I stopped sleeping, I slept. Not only that: I slept well. Years ...
This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. When my alarm goes off each morning, it feels like the end of the world, ...
The Perfectly Snug smart topper gives you on-demand temperature control. Here's my experience testing it and using it to help my sleep. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, ...
Like many older adults, I have issues with insomnia. In fact, a recent article claims that at least 50 percent of adults over 65 are afflicted with sleep problems of various sorts. Really, just 50 ...
Ellen asks the question: 'Treating Pain Without Sleeping Pills?' — -- Question: I'm Ellen, and I've suffered in chronic pain for over 25 years. And restorative sleep is my biggest problem. Do you ...