tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post9151978020101229176..comments2024-03-09T09:28:24.274-05:00Comments on Despite Lupus: Promoting the eye mask - it does wonders!Sara Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-10027172166739006792014-06-23T11:32:54.315-04:002014-06-23T11:32:54.315-04:00Thanks so much - so glad the book is a good resour...Thanks so much - so glad the book is a good resource for you. It's so kind of u to share that with me! I DO have plans for another book...i think on parenthood and a chronic illness...but my husband may publish one first. He's working on it!! Thanks again for such nice feedback. Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-43993559830936268992014-06-18T01:12:42.445-04:002014-06-18T01:12:42.445-04:00Sara - I've done the same thing with the "...Sara - I've done the same thing with the "ON" of the a/c fan! I also wanted to add another thank you for your blog & your book. I often refer to both myself & recommend both to many people, especially those looking how to adjust to any chronic disease & how to prepare for their Dr. appointments. Occasionally, I'll share a blog on Facebook if it pertains to something I'm feeling or a teaching moment. This internet "thingy" is helping exponentially. Do you have plans to write another book for the future? Just curious.Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705802139856939682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-87799703745250549722014-06-17T17:22:58.469-04:002014-06-17T17:22:58.469-04:00Debs - These are fabulous ideas. Thanks a million ...Debs - These are fabulous ideas. Thanks a million for sharing. That noise machine is a great idea. Every once in awhile, I turn my fan on the a/c to "ON" rather than auto...just so I can block out the noise! Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-70000818704906835192014-06-16T07:14:32.065-04:002014-06-16T07:14:32.065-04:00Thanks for sharing, benefits of Eye Mask.
If you a...Thanks for sharing, benefits of Eye Mask.<br />If you are looking for Online Doctor Appointment, NamasteDoc is a portal that enables online consultation with doctors in India. It connects patients to doctors online and manages appointments effortlessly. Book appointments anytime, anywhere as per your convenience. <br />http://www.namastedoc.com/NamasteDochttp://www.namastedoc.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-7945301384706078142014-06-10T23:17:30.584-04:002014-06-10T23:17:30.584-04:00In the beginning of my health problems, I was diag...In the beginning of my health problems, I was diagnosed on & off between Fibromyalgia, MCTD, & Lupus. FM won out the most until 1998 (1988 was onset). Many things from the Arthritis Foundation, lectures or reading, or seminars (even brought the family on a long weekend out of state)focused on sleep. Blue night lights, melatonin, try an antihistamine when you're traveling & in a strange hotel room vs antidepressants (this from a surgeon). Eventually, I realized that no matter what time I went to bed, as soon as a bit of light leaked in through a shade or under the washroom door, I was awake. But I do sleep well at night & I don't have kids living at home anymore. We have had room darkening shades for years. But when the trees lost their leaves, light starting leaking in around the shades. We found tongue in groove (?) type of shades, where there is no light leaking between the shade & a strip mounted on the inside of the window frame. For a bit of light, we have a dim night light under the night stand or dresser & a light in the washroom with maybe a tissue box in front of it to block direct light from hitting a mirror & reflecting. At first, you think you're going to run into something & have major bruises. But like you said with whipping off the mask, your eyes get used to the dim light or bright light with some time. It seems bright enough during the night. Another thing I have started to use over the years, a white noise machine. Again, the quiet of the house & the noise of a hotel room & advice from travelers, brought me to trying one. And now instead of packing one on a trip, there's an app for that! And better yet, IT'S FREE! I'm particular & it has to be a white/brown noise, depending on what type of machine or app one purchases or downloads. Another thing I use since I couldn't get used to the eye mask, a soft hand towel, even in a hotel. If you use a phone app for a white noise, make sure you plug it in or your phone will go dead! My last comment, your nap being a necessity is so true! I may rarely nap, but I often sit with my legs up for 20-30 min. AND, I do need my 8 or 10 or 12 hours of sleep! Take care of yourself people.Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705802139856939682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-24653618474469982362014-06-10T09:47:20.904-04:002014-06-10T09:47:20.904-04:00Glad u can relate! I found that once I started vie...Glad u can relate! I found that once I started viewing my naps as a necessity, rather than a luxury, my whole mindset shifted. And I found people responded better to my naps when I presented them as just part of my daily routine. I hope u enjoy yours! Sara Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608238591846611898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8824828113983189391.post-46088600271685453452014-06-09T13:05:09.689-04:002014-06-09T13:05:09.689-04:00Thank you for reminding me of the importance of na...Thank you for reminding me of the importance of naps. I truly enjoy them but feel guilty when I do. I always feel like like there's something else I should be doing. But this post has just inspired me......The Patient Dochttp://www.thepatientdoc.comnoreply@blogger.com