insomnia

My Struggles With Sleep Disorders as an NMO Patient

Most nights, I can’t wait to go to bed. I’ll rush through my bedtime routine, but even though I’m beyond exhausted, I can’t seem to fall asleep. It secretly irks me to be the only one in my household still awake at night. Even my pug, Magnus, who normally barks…

Reminding Myself That I Don’t Have to Be ‘Wonder Woman’

It is so important to get a good night’s sleep in order to function well the next day. A good night’s sleep energizes me and makes me feel like my body is being repaired while I sleep. Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen for me every night. Still, I…