I used to wake up with full blown migraine attacks all the time. Sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with full blown attacks. I will tell you why it happened with me: I was working full-time. I have full-blown chronic insomnia and worked a morning job like most people. So I was … Continue reading Do you have a migraine on waking in the morning?
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