Sleep and fibromyalgia can be challenging . One of the most elusive aspects of daily life for those with this chronic condition is getting a good night’s sleep. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. This makes it crucial for individuals to explore strategies that promote better rest quality. Fibromyalgia is a… Continue reading How to Get Better Sleep When Living with Fibromyalgia
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What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?
You’ve probably noticed that after a rough night of sleep, you don’t quite feel yourself. You may be a little slower to get out of bed in the morning, go for an extra cup of coffee, or even opt for a mid-afternoon nap. The physical effects of sleep deprivation are usually pretty clear, but the… Continue reading What Happens to Your Mental Health If You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep?
Spring Time Change (Spring Daylight Savings) and your Health
Do the spring/fall clock changes throw you off?
Getting back in the groove — 5 hacks + hints for routines that work
Even if you haven’t been a student for several years, back-to-school season feels like the time to get back into a routine. What’s involved in a good routine? And what are the potential health perks of a basic regimen? See what the research shows, and join PatientsLikeMe to swap ideas with other members in this forum chat. How… Continue reading Getting back in the groove — 5 hacks + hints for routines that work
Lights out: Bedtime tips to help you sleep through the night
Do you have a bedtime routine? Sleep is a challenge for many members in the mental health community — over 3,000 PatientsLikeMe members say they have difficulty sleeping through the night. Establishing a regular bedtime and better sleep hygiene is one way to help manage restless nights. Check out some pointers from around the web, and hear… Continue reading Lights out: Bedtime tips to help you sleep through the night
Getting out of bed: The “One hour rule” and other tips
Does getting out of bed in the morning ever seem like an overwhelming task? You’re not alone. PatientsLikeMe members are talking about it a lot in the mental health forum. Read on to learn what’s worked for others on difficult mornings. Give yourself no more than an hour Elyse Raffery, contributor to The Mighty, shared… Continue reading Getting out of bed: The “One hour rule” and other tips
Sleeping with a health condition
The elusive “good night’s sleep.” Does it exist? Or is a bad night’s sleep the norm? Catching enough Zzzs can be complicated, especially when you’re living with a chronic illness. So, how can lack of sleep impact your health? Take a look at the results from a study we did with 5,200+ members of the… Continue reading Sleeping with a health condition
Sleep survey results: infographics take-3
Happy Friday! Here’s the final round of the PatientsLikeMe sleep survey infographics. On Tuesday, we shared info about general sleep issues, and on Wednesday, we learned how these problems affect the daily lives of people living with chronic conditions. Now, see how the PatientsLikeMe community compares to a study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation… Continue reading Sleep survey results: infographics take-3
Sleep survey results: infographics take-2
As promised, here’s the next round of PatientsLikeMe sleep survey infographics. Yesterday we shared some about general sleep problems and how long they last. Today, it’s all about how sleep impacts your sex life, ability to drive a car and overall mood. Don’t forget to share through #areyousleeping on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest so everyone can learn… Continue reading Sleep survey results: infographics take-2
Sleep survey results: infographics take-1
Just yesterday, we announced the results of the PatientsLikeMe sleep survey and found that a bad night’s sleep is the norm for people with health conditions. Over the next week, we’ll be sharing some sleep survey infographics with our blog followers and the PatientsLikeMe community. Here are a few to kick us off… PS-… Continue reading Sleep survey results: infographics take-1