How I’ve Found Peace During Endless Nights of Insomnia

I don’t want to brag, but one time I was awake for eight days straight. I was hospitalized with an acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) attack, but didn’t yet have a name for what was going on. To say it was a nightmare would be cruel, because I would’ve made…

Sleep Hygiene for Porphyria Patients

People with porphyria often have trouble sleeping. Because a good night’s sleep is vital to physical and mental health, as well as your quality of life, you may benefit from practicing sleep hygiene. What is porphyria? Porphyria refers to a group of disorders in which porphyrins — molecules normally used…