Rachel123’s Profile

About Me

I've had insomnia since I was 12 and now I'm in my 30s. I've never ever met another person with chronic insomnia as severe as I've had it. I've been through so many different stages - on and off medications, sleeping ok and then sleeping terribly, having the ability to nap and then not being able to nap even if I'm exhausted. Is there anyone else out there like me? Insomnia affects my entire life. I am only able to hold a very part time job because I cannot count on myself to get enough sleep to function. I cannot sleep if there is any noise other than my white noise/sound machine. I am an extremely light sleeper. If I didn't have insomnia, I'd lead such a different life. I would travel more and get to be more spontaneous and more wild. But that just hasn't been my life. I've made so many changes over the years to be healthy and I still have hope that one day I'll be able to sleep without a sleep aid and that I will be able to count on falling asleep simply becuase I'm tired. What a dream that will be!

Interests

spending time in the beautiful outdoorz - hiking, walking, biking, swimming, rollerblading. I also love to sing, read, practice qi gong and have new experiences as often as possible.