Tag Archives: sleeping pills

Struggling

Posted on April 25, 2024 by nancytinarirunswrites

I haven’t written in this blog for over three months. I could give platitudes, like “I’ve been so busy with work,” or “it’s another episode of writer’s block.” Both of these are true, but they are often true, and I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Injuries and Getting Older, Personal stories, Psychology | Tagged becoming a senior citizen, depression, insomnia, resilience, sleeping pills | 8 Comments

2022 to 2023: Loss to a turning point

Posted on January 29, 2023 by nancytinarirunswrites

Last year I wrote little in this blog. As someone who needs to write—to express myself, to untangle my thoughts and feelings, to rave about creative work and ideas that move me, and to interact with friends and followers—my lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Injuries and Getting Older, Personal stories, Psychology, Relationships | Tagged artery blockage, claudication, insomnia, mortality, sleeping pills, stress | 2 Comments

Sleeping pills and personality change

Posted on January 28, 2014 by nancytinarirunswrites

I had some hesitation about writing a post about my use of sleeping pills; our society continues to stigmatize mental illness and psychological problems. Yet the ways drugs (both recreational and prescription) affect thinking, moods, and behaviour have always fascinated … Continue reading →