Sometimes I hear from people who are experiencing hyperarousal symptoms. Naturally they want immediate, effective relief, preferably in the form of a magic pill. And … Read more »
How to Force Your Brain to Relax (Or Not)
One of the most futile, ineffective ways we deal with the problem of insomnia is trying to force our brains to shut down, relax and … Read more »
PTSD and Insomnia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known cause of insomnia. While not as common as anxiety, it can trigger an especially challenging type of insomnia … Read more »
Understanding These (Emotional) Insomnia Causes Might Lead to the Breakthrough You’ve Been Searching for
My own experience leads me to believe that the most common and important insomnia causes are mental and emotional. When I had chronic insomnia, I … Read more »
Subconscious Causes of Insomnia – How to Know, and What to Do
Subconscious causes of insomnia might sound mysterious, but they really aren’t. Simply put, there could be a reason for insomnia that you aren’t consciously aware … Read more »
Sleep and Stress Relief – Solving the Stress Anxiety Insomnia Link Once and For All
Most people who seek out sleep and stress relief are taking the wrong approach. They are trying too hard, trying to do too much. This … Read more »
Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia – Why They’re Different and Why It Matters
I’ve already mentioned about some of the effects of insomnia and sleep deprivation. Now I’d like to expand a little on that topic. Why? Because … Read more »
Do You Have Primary or Secondary Insomnia? And Does It Matter?
NOTE: Secondary insomnia means your sleepless nights are a result of some other health condition. So you’re staying awake most of the night, and you … Read more »
Middle Insomnia – When Waking Up Means Staying Up for Hours
Middle insomnia, also called maintenance insomnia, means you might fall asleep relatively soon after you get into bed – maybe within 30 minutes to an … Read more »
Intermittent Insomnia — Is Occasional Sleeplessness Leading You Toward the Chronic Path?
If you have intermittent insomnia, it means that you have episodes of insomnia that come and go. While it’s not a consistent pattern for you, … Read more »
Insomnia and Menopause Part III — Mental and Emotional Aspects
The insomnia and menopause connection seems pretty strong, considering the numbers of women who find themselves unable to sleep for days, weeks and even months… … Read more »
Insomnia and Menopause Part I — Common Physiological and Hormonal Causes
Many women approaching their late forties and early fifties discover the insomnia and menopause connection, much to their dismay. This link, however, can be misleading … Read more »
Hyperarousal and Chronic Insomnia
In my previous article on hyperarousal and insomnia, I discussed how the nervous system has a way of going into a state of alert — … Read more »
Causes of Sleep Deprivation — Insomnia Causes are Obvious But Not the Only Ones
Causes of sleep deprivation may seem simple enough. Either you have insomnia or are not getting to bed on time for a full night’s sleep. … Read more »
Important Causes of Insomnia: Hyperarousal of the Nervous System, aka “Fight or Flight”
One of the major causes of insomnia is hyperarousal of the nervous system, yet it’s rarely discussed and often overlooked. This is probably because most … Read more »
Antidepressant Insomnia — Is the Cure Worse Than the Cause?
Antidepressant insomnia is a common side effect of medication taken to help a non-sleep-related condition such as depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or another … Read more »