I’ve been struggling with a stubborn cough for almost a week. The worst side effect is that I haven’t been sleeping well due to persistent coughing at night. After several nights of this, I began to feel the lack of sleep catching up with me and experienced a small taste of the devastating sleep deprivation that I suffered when I had SEID/CFS.
In the beginning of my struggle with SEID/CFS, I didn’t understand the connection between my exhaustion and the quality of my sleep. My perception was that lack of sleep couldn’t be my problem as I was in bed sleeping for eight or more hours at night and resting/napping a lot of the day. It took me a while to realize that not all sleep is equal. Yes, I was in bed sleeping but I was frequently waking up throughout the night because of pain and discomfort. I wasn’t getting to REM sleep which is where all the rejuvenating sleep happens.
Once I understood this, I focused on creating the optimal environment and schedule for my sleep needs. And after adding a safe medication, I was finally able to get the deep restful sleep that SEID/CFS requires in order to begin the path back to health. How do you manage your need for rejuvenating sleep? What are your strategies for achieving sweet dreams? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
In the beginning of my struggle with SEID/CFS, I didn’t understand the connection between my exhaustion and the quality of my sleep. My perception was that lack of sleep couldn’t be my problem as I was in bed sleeping for eight or more hours at night and resting/napping a lot of the day. It took me a while to realize that not all sleep is equal. Yes, I was in bed sleeping but I was frequently waking up throughout the night because of pain and discomfort. I wasn’t getting to REM sleep which is where all the rejuvenating sleep happens.
Once I understood this, I focused on creating the optimal environment and schedule for my sleep needs. And after adding a safe medication, I was finally able to get the deep restful sleep that SEID/CFS requires in order to begin the path back to health. How do you manage your need for rejuvenating sleep? What are your strategies for achieving sweet dreams? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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