Living

Six years ago, I ended up having my right atrium damaged due to the constant starting and stopping of strong painkillers and opioids. There I was, at 28 years old...

I was having tea with a friend the other day and she mentioned that she’s been sleeping poorly as a result of stress from a parent who had been in...

With the holiday seasons beginning to loom large in the mirror, the angst and dread of the preparation start to form like a small knot in the pit of my...

If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you will do almost anything to avoid it. The causes of RLS can be complex and multifaceted – as are the treatments. What...

Sleep experts and mental health professionals are always going on about sleep hygiene. For years, I ignored them. One reason was that I like my bed and, when I was...

There were 2 times this year where I ended up in the emergency room (ER) because of my heart. It was racing and at times, it wasn't beating in rhythm...

The sensation of creepiness crept up on me yesterday, resulting in a typical restless legs syndrome (RLS) night of pacing the floor whilst keeping my mind distracted from yet another...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) runs in my family. It’s both a pun, and it’s true. It’s doubly true for my family because my father was also a runner. And so...

A couple of weeks ago, I read a post written by an extremely eloquent writer of restless legs syndrome (RLS) content. It contained information regarding the medication I was prescribed...

Most people hear restless legs syndrome (RLS) and think it's just about shaky legs. They do not grasp the true extent of how it impacts the sufferer's quality of life...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

Lately, I have been plagued with restless legs syndrome (RLS) at 3 AM. It wakes me up, and I can’t get back to sleep. So what is a person to...

I don’t know why I’m so bad at taking vitamins. I’m a pretty responsible person. I floss (sometimes). I keep my house clean (kinda). I keep my kids alive (so...

Whilst experiencing a particularly persistent bout of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I decided to go and hunt down what natural options there are to treat my symptoms. I first chose...

I live with multiple diseases, all of which cause a lot of fatigue. I am someone who needs to nap almost daily. For me, I can't take a short nap...

I passed the big, pink sign on my way to the library, “Stretch Therapy: Now Open!” I Googled it. Fascial Stretch Therapy helps relieve “overactive muscles.” I have those! In...

Growing up, there was this short play that showed on television every Sunday evening at 6 PM called Tales by Moonlight. That name was fitting in so many ways; it...

Someone with restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, may find it difficult to find relief. They may complain of uncomfortable sensations in their legs, and their symptoms...

Recently I found myself in a situation I would never wish on my worst enemy. I was living in a property, surrounded by nothing — no carpet, no curtains, no...

I learned a type of body scan meditation for chronic pain that I find particularly helpful for relaxation at night. There are benefits for body scan meditation for sleep in...