Tips for Managing Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of restless legs syndrome. Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of being tired. People...
More RLS Triggers: Sweltering Heat, Life Changes, and Stress...I live in Alberta, Canada. We had a very unusually hot May. We were going up into the 30 degrees Celsius (86...reactions3comments
Restless Legs and Comorbidities...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has always been a part of my life. As a child in the 1950s, I was unable to...reactions9comments
Holistically Speaking: Taking a Natural Approach to Treat RLS...Whilst experiencing a particularly persistent bout of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I decided to go and hunt down what natural options there...reactions5comments
RLS: Living With an Invisible Illness...Living with an invisible condition like restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a lonely existence in many ways. How do we explain...reactions1comment
RLS Didn’t Ruin Our Elopement...When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we had lots of things to factor in, but the main one was...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
3 Things That Trigger My RLS...Have you ever noticed that sometimes your restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be really bad, even worse than on other days? Well...reactions3comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned: Breaking a Mouth Night Guard...Do you grind or clench your teeth at night, along with kicking the night away? Well, I do. In fact, I recently...reactions5comments
My RLS Story...I'm not sure if my story will help anyone, but I hope so. I have secondary restless legs syndrome (RLS) because I...reactions1comment
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not...
Lucy Hoekstra...Lucy was previously a health leader on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. My name is Lucy Hoekstra and I’m from the Netherlands. My passport says I’m...
How Does Eating Affect Sleep?...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for...
