Last night I tested the infamous natural sleep aid, melatonin.

It’s long been used by insomniacs and the sleep deprived to help with restlessness. Melatonin was not foreign to me, having been suggested for my abnormal sleep patterns.

I was already well aware of the tales of deranged dreams while taking it and the myth of its placebo effect.

When I had tried the method before, I had mixed results with it. I would sometimes fall asleep quickly or would be up most ..read more

My name is Sarah, and I’m an ugly sweater-holic.

I’ve been in recovery for almost two years, but the draw of chunky knits and obscure patterns continue to trigger relapses. I find myself eyeing the bold colours and Navajo prints sported around campus with an eagerness to acquire more.

My sweater addiction began in my prime years—preschool. I had developed a fascination with bird watching and could be found reading the latest edition of Alberta Birders.

For my birthday that year, my grandmother ..read more

I devoted two hours before bed last night to not using any multimedia devices with bright LCD screens. The goodnight texts were sent hours earlier than usual last night.

I admit this was bizarre for me as my phone is constantly glued to my hand. I even wrote my journal on pen and paper last night just so my computer remained off. Fortunately, I don’t have a TV to tempt me.

On an average night, I stare at ..read more

One’s bedroom should be a place of sanctuary. It should be a place of rest after a hard day’s work. A place where most would go to fall asleep, it’s where people lay their heads down exhausted after an impossible day.

And most will awaken in the morning with playful yawns, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the challenges of the day. Their hours of blossoming, blissful sleep have given them a spring in their step as they prance to ..read more