I asked my doctor to get me a sleep study. Mostly because I had noticed waking up just not breathing. Not gasping or choking for air. Just like breathing-paused. And while I won't admit to snoring I have woken myself up snoring. So, yeah, I snore. What concerned me was sleep apnea. Given I am … Continue reading At-home sleep test and sleep apnea
Painsomnia and sleep deprivation
So I'm going to start with this tidbit: The brain literally starts eating itself when it doesn't get enough sleep. AHHHhhhhhh!!!!!!! My brain is EATING itself. WTAF! Not cool. Other issues with sleep deprivation can include: Impacts short-term and long-term memory Concentration becomes impaired along with problem-solving abilities and even creativity Mood instability- obviously lack … Continue reading Painsomnia and sleep deprivation
Okay, so sleep and fibromyalgia are not friends
So there are a lot of issues with sleep and fibromyalgia. I also have other chronic pain and vertigo, but seriously since I was young sleep and me have not been on speaking terms. Here are some of the random things you can look forward to with fibromyalgia and sleep: The ouchie, the flip, … Continue reading Okay, so sleep and fibromyalgia are not friends
Why I’m not sleeping
There are a lot of reasons with chronic illness for the inability to sleep at night. I find these to be the Most Common Temperature The complete incapacity to be content with the temperature. Too hot. It is an inferno in here. Too cold. I'm turning into an icicle, damn it. Too not … Continue reading Why I’m not sleeping