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Members connected over the frustrating reality of insomnia that goes beyond pain, with many describing sleepless nights spent watching the... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating reality of insomnia that goes beyond pain, with many describing sleepless nights spent watching the clock, tossing and turning like a rotisserie chicken, or relocating to recliners to let partners sleep. Several members shared strategies that have helped them find relief, including CBD oil (typically a full dropper of 50mg under the tongue before bed), full-spectrum hemp gummies, melatonin, muscle relaxers, copper-infused braces for joint pain, and sleep studies to identify underlying causes. A recurring theme was the shared exhaustion and emotional toll of painsomnia, met with humor, solidarity, and a determination to keep experimenting until something works.