Sleep Disorders
Call it the foundation of self-care.
For Years Doctors Told Me My Constant Exhaustion and Night Terrors Were Normal. They Weren’t.
But my disorder is more common than you’d think.
By Lindsay Scola
Why You Shouldn’t Just Accept Being Tired All the Time
Constant fatigue should not be your norm.
By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Joshua Tal, PhD
Here’s What It Really Means When You Talk in Your Sleep
And whether spilling deep dark secrets is the norm.
By Haley Goldberg and Sara LindbergMedically reviewed by Daniel A. Barone, MD
How to Know If Your Nightmares Are Actually Night Terrors
A sleep expert explains.
By Nitun Verma, M.D.
Forgive Me For the Things I Said When I Was... Sleeping?
Let's talk about weird sleep behaviors, friends.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
6 Sleep Problems You Should Discuss With Your Doctor
For your own sake, don’t ignore these.
By Korin Miller
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Turning Off Electronics Before Bed Finally Cured My Insomnia
The life-changing power of powering off.
By Lindsay Tigar
Sleep Paralysis Is The Most Terrifying Sleep Disorder Ever
And it can happen to anyone. Trust us, compared to sleep paralysis, you'd welcome nightmares.
By Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT