Insomnia

Shifts in seasons can affect us in many ways, including our sleep and overall health. Changes in temperature, sunlight, humidity, and weather patterns—depending on where we live—can lead to flares in symptoms, allergies, and disruptions in routine.

I find it harder to sleep during the summer and tend to experience more symptoms of seasonal depression. Spring and autumn, however, are better for me when it comes to maintaining a more consistent sleep schedule.

How do the seasons influence your sleep?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

#Insomnia #ChronicPain
#ChronicIllness #SleepApnea
#Depression #BipolarDepression
#Anxiety #MentalHealth #Disability #MultipleSclerosis #CheckInWithMe

I stay on my phone sometimes until I pass out from exhaustion. A few times, I do not even remember what happened. I would fall asleep, and my phone would drop to the floor or get lost in the bedsheets.

I cannot believe how much it tears at me sometimes when I can't sleep! Then there are evenings when all I do is pass out! My brain 🧠 goes 100mph or 500+ mph, and other times it's about 10mph in function.

#Insomnia really sucks but #exhaustion really sucks too!

What else can I do?
Just journal, write, and pretend to talk to someone? It gets lonely.

#Insomnia
#Anxiety
#PanicAttack
#exhausted

I look at my childhood home, & feel warmth in my heart knowing that’s where my grandpa is.
I feel nostalgic, memories of hitting the piñata on my birthdays.
Feel numb to the fact that it wasn’t all perfect.
Now it’s affecting my marriage… isn’t?
Or is it just me?
I don’t give af how that basement looks most times.
But it would be nice to have it feel like home.
For once.

How to make hell, home…

I feel like a stranger at someone’s house
It doesn’t feel real.

Doesn’t feel like I was “happy” in a while
I’m always tired
Always trying to find a distraction
Trying to find reasons to stay.
I hate it here

I’m tired of people congratulating me.
“You like your new place better?”
No, it’s killing me.
It’s a living nightmare.
It’s a scary movie.
And I’m the side character that gets killed,
In the end

I’m tired
I don’t want to do this anymore
As if I had a choice.
I have no say.
Never did.
Probably never will.
Never had control of anything in my life.
From my emotions, thoughts, and feelings, to where I want to live.
I’m so tired.

I can feel myself slipping again

#PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Insomnia #MightyPoets #ChildhoodDisorders

Hello 👋🏼🤗
Welcome to the wonderful world of crazy meets k-pop. I am your group host and I am always ready to chat with you about anything that comes to mind. I know how it feels to experience the deepest side of #Depression #Anxiety #Insomnia #PanicDisorder #BipolarDisorder and how it can impact your life.

Sometimes things just do not feel right and it all feels as if it was falling apart. But the best part of it is knowing that when you're in that suffering moment, there are some things you can do that are like medicine to the heart. It involves a lot of focus, but when you pay close attention to what is going on you can find the reason to keep moving.

Life is tough, but you are too.
Do not ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You might not feel strong, but you are a lot stronger than you think you are. Everything will be OK.

Hang in there and Speak Up!

Love,
Valerie Corinne

It is another evening of Insomnia. I am tired but can't bring myself to get to sleep. My mind is not racing, but my heart is (emotional heart). I have these dreams of mine that I wish would come true. I wish that I were more known so I can help more people.

I thought about #KimNamjoon from #bts and I remembered how horrible it feels to be awake at night and cannot sleep. Sometimes at night is when our emotions are most vulnerable. When the world is quiet around us, and all we have is ourselves, we sometimes fall apart and all the stress of the day comes out. Do not ever be ashamed.

I wish I could legitimately talk to Namjoon from BTS, but it is like my voice is among a sea of screaming fans and I don't scream. I reach out and speak. I would hug him and tell him that everything is going to be alright. Money cannot buy happiness. Happiness is something we create for ourselves.

All my thoughts and prayers.

I pray my wish comes true.

A million voices, but I speak a One.. a woman in the garden as a pink rose among all the yellow.

Love,
Valerie

#Insomnia
#MentalHealth

Health conditions, challenging circumstances, chronic pain, insomnia, unanswered questions, or unexplained symptoms can make each day different, some more difficult to get through than others. As Mighties, we know this all too well. 🙋‍♀️

What are you finding most difficult right now? How are you coping? What's helping you find relief or balance?

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorder #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

My sleep schedule is totally messed up, even more now because it’s summer and I have nothing to get up early for (I am a minor in school still). I’m trying to figure out something that will make me more productive while I have all of this free time because I can’t hang out with my friends every 5 minutes. I was thinking about riding my bike more but there are not a lot of places near me that I want to bike to. Mostly due to the fact that I’m scared of biking anywhere too far because I have zero stamina! Any suggestions? Enjoy this picture of my dog, have a lovely day!

#Insomnia #CheckInWithMe

for all my fellow mighties who have been failed by the medical community who continue to use a one-size-fits-all approach. we will keep fighting together for wellness 😌💪🏼💖 #ChronicIllness #Undiagnosed #MentalHealth #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigue #Anxiety #Depression #Disability #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Insomnia