How many of us have heard people say, or have been guilty ourselves of saying that we have too much to do right now, too much life to live and that "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? I would almost guarantee that probably just … [Read more...] about The “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Theory
Sleep disorders
Sleep Disorders and Back Pain – This Week’s Issues
As usual, I am still having problems sleeping. I had one night this week where I slept for ONE HOUR, and the rest of the week sleeping has been on and off. I have also been having issues with my back since Sunday so that … [Read more...] about Sleep Disorders and Back Pain – This Week’s Issues
Insomnia Strikes Again – Little Sleep Past 4 Nights
I apologize I haven't posted for a couple of days. I have had insomnia since Saturday night and I have been extremely exhausted. We had a busy weekend with my husband's business, then I had to work on Monday & Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Insomnia Strikes Again – Little Sleep Past 4 Nights
My Doctor’s Appointment Yesterday for Sleep Issues
I went to my family doctor yesterday regarding my sleep issues or lack of sleep. I explained what has been going on to my doctor and she didn't order any blood work and she doesn't feel that my sleeping issues are related to … [Read more...] about My Doctor’s Appointment Yesterday for Sleep Issues
Doctor’s Appointment Today for Sleep Issues
I have a doctor's appointment today regarding my lack of sleep. I have been putting off going to the doctor since this started a few months ago but I finally decided to give in to my husband's requests for me to go. I get … [Read more...] about Doctor’s Appointment Today for Sleep Issues
Severe Insomnia & Sleep Disorder Issues Continue
I think I can now classify my insomnia and sleeping issues as "severe". This is what my "sleeping life" has been like since last Monday: Monday night (8/4)- No sleep at all. Tuesday night(8/5)- Slept on and … [Read more...] about Severe Insomnia & Sleep Disorder Issues Continue
Guest Blogger Post: 5 Ways You Can Overcome Your Sleep Problems
Please welcome back Heather Johnson as the guest blogger for Fighting Fatigue this week. You can read Heathers byline at the bottom of this post. A good nights sleep doesnt sound like too much to ask for, but for many of … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Post: 5 Ways You Can Overcome Your Sleep Problems
Another Update On My Sleep Issues
I posted a couple of weeks ago here and here about my terrible bout with insomnia. After those two nights without sleeping, I did finally sleep the next night all night. But then the night after that (which would have been … [Read more...] about Another Update On My Sleep Issues
Positive Relationship Between Sleep & Thalamic Size in ME/CFS
Lack of sleep and sleep disorders is a major issue in ME/CFS that continues to frustrate patients and makes recovery and remission hard to obtain. The thalamus (a right and left pair of brain structures) is a key structure in … [Read more...] about Positive Relationship Between Sleep & Thalamic Size in ME/CFS
The Sleepless Journey Continues…
Yesterday I had written a post about how I had been up for 32 hours straight with only about 30 minutes sleep. Well, Tuesday night I didn't sleep any again. It wasn't until after 7 a.m. yesterday morning that I drifted off … [Read more...] about The Sleepless Journey Continues…