Nine at night: Hum. Hum. One tap of the button on my phone, and I can hear the sound of waves washing up against a shore. Bzz. Bzz. One turn of a dial on my fan, and I can hear the blades speed up as ...

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Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time. But what about every night for weeks on end? (Illustration: Connie Manna/Corbis) It’s 4 a.m. and I’m awake. We’ve all been there from time to time. But ...

I've dealt with insomnia since college. My anxiety and depression exacerbate it. I frequently find myself awake until 4 a.m. or later. I decided to try doing yoga before bedtime, and it's helped me ...

‘For nearly 40 years, every doctor I’ve pleaded with has announced that the problem is in my head.’Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images In February, I taught memoir writing at a conference in Mexico ...

Over the past 15 years I have tried almost 70 different ‘solutions’ in a bid to get on top of my insomnia. Yes, you read that correctly. Temazepam. Zopiclone. Zolpidem. Amitriptyline. Beta blockers.

My bed has been a battleground for 24 years. I toss and turn, chasing a few hours of slumber. Sometimes I'll strike lucky and get five or six hours but even then, my nights are broken and restless.

Timing: You must start this process after you’re already in bed.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a therapist, executive coach and author. I've been a poor sleeper for as long as I can remember. Even in elementary school, I ...