I agree with the importance of rest; but what if you can't fall asleep, stay asleep & then you are up @ the crack of dawn and by the way if a nap sounds like the answer you have to go through what I just described all over again?
Does anyone out there go through or has gone through this?
I would love to hear what you do!
Jeff
Taking Control of Your
Taking Control of Your Sleep
Sleep problems, or disorders, are conditions that prevent a person from getting restful sleep and as a result, cause daytime sleepiness. There are about 80 different types of collagen sleep disorders and about 70 million Americans suffer from them. The inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep, called insomnia, is the most common sleep disorder.
Many people with multiple sclerosis complain of insomnia or broken sleep patterns, yet sleep problems are not a result of the disease itself. They occur because of permanent makeup secondary factors such as stress, spasticity, inactivity, or depression that people with MS often have.
People with MS often have trouble staying asleep because of spasticity, especially in the legs, and an increased need to go to the bathroom at night. Talk to your doctor about what is keeping you up at night; there may be medications he or she can prescribe to improve the problem.
How Can I Get a Good Night's Sleep?
One of the most important ways to ensure a good night's sleep is to create a consistent face lift bedtime routine. Here are some tips to get you sleeping soundly.
*Relax in the evening before going to bed. Try to not rehash the day's problems or worry about tomorrow's schedule.
* Go to bed when you're tired. Try to be consistent about the time you go to bed.
* Prepare yourself for bed by wearing comfortable nightclothes, adjust your bed pillows in a comfortable position, turn off the lights, adjust the temperature in your bedroom, and position yourself comfortably in your bed.
* If you do not fall asleep after 10-15 minutes -- get up! Do not lie in bed and watch the clock or count the cracks in the wall. Find something to do that is relaxing to you, such as putting together a puzzle, reading, or writing a letter to a friend. Rather than watching TV, which is a passive activity, do something active so that natural tiredness can build up. Remember your bed is only for sleeping. Any of the above activities should be done out of bed. Return to the bed only when you feel tired.
I have gone thru exactly
I have gone thru exactly what your describing and I couldn't get over it until I introduced an exercise regime and meditation on top of the MS diet. My choice of exercise was swimming, great for tiring you out without overheating. I used a water belt and that would keep my legs from dragging and preventing me from moving forward. I would do as many lengths as I could without exhausting myself (leave some for the next time). In addition I tried a meditation technique that I was shown which is simply focusing on your breath and feeling the breath. Anytime, my mind would wonder which was constantly I just refocused on the breath. One analogy I heard was that its a cat and mouse game where you are waiting for a new thought to arise only to recognize that your not focusing on your breath and have to refocuse. Both took some getting use to but eventually I was able to sleep at night and get a nap through the day.
Best of luck Jeff
Have a great day
Have a great day
Hi Jeff Since I have been on
Hi Jeff
Since I have been on the diet (almost 4 months) . I find that my sleep habits are more regular, I actually go to bed and sleep all night!
this has been pretty consistent for the last month. Before this i would wake up during the night for hours, and also wake up too early. So now i am resting better and hoping this will lead to more improvements. Good luck!
lazer
Hi Jeff Since I have been on
Hi Jeff
Since I have been on the diet (almost 4 months) . I find that my sleep habits are more regular, I actually go to bed and sleep all night!
this has been pretty consistent for the last month. Before this i would wake up during the night for hours, and also wake up too early. So now i am resting better and hoping this will lead to more improvements. Good luck!
lazer