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BUT FIRST LET ME TAKE A NAP

Exploring the daily struggles of a chronic illness

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Living with Idiopathic Hypersomnia can be challenging but with a positive mindset and a few lifestyle changes I have reached the point where by sleepiness barely affects me. I haven’t posted in what feels like years but I have been setting up by own business. Originally I was running my small business alongside a full… Read More Immiejonesgifts.co.uk

November 19, 2022 butfirstletmetakeanapLeave a comment

5 Ways To Manage Brain Fog

Managing brain fog isn’t easy but here are a few ways in which I try to deal with it. 1. NOTEBOOKS I don’t go anywhere without pen and paper! During moments of brain fog, I can’t trust or rely on my brain to remember. Writing things down is a must, I fail to remember key… Read More 5 Ways To Manage Brain Fog

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap1 Comment

Cloudy with A Chance of Brain Fog

Waking up to an array of different symptoms each morning is pretty standard for those living with a chronic illness. My least favourite symptom is ‘Brain Fog’. What is Brain Fog? It is a blanket term that describes problems with memory, problem solving, focus and other cognitive functions. Also referred to as mental fatigue. My… Read More Cloudy with A Chance of Brain Fog

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap5 Comments

10 Ways I Manage My Driving Anxiety

Last week, my boyfriend asked me if I could drive us to London for a friend’s birthday. I was quick to say yes, knowing his car was in for repairs. I was more than happy to help out. Of course I can drive us…no worries…  And then my mind spiralled into a familiar panic. I… Read More 10 Ways I Manage My Driving Anxiety

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap2 Comments

How Stimulant Medication Changed My Life as Someone Suffering With IH

My sleep has always been a priority but pre-meds it consumed my life. I could sleep for 16 hours a day and still find time to fit in multiple naps. I rarely attended 6th form, barely made it through my exams and feared I would never be able to hold down a job due to… Read More How Stimulant Medication Changed My Life as Someone Suffering With IH

July 2, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap4 Comments

Everything You Need To Know About Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Hypersomnia is a condition in which a person can sleep for 12 to 15 hours and still wake up feeling tired. everyone is so quick to blame their lack of energy on a busy work and social life. In some situations that is the case, but for others it isn’t as easy. Imagine feeling those… Read More Everything You Need To Know About Idiopathic Hypersomnia

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap2 Comments

The sleepy truth: It’s all just trial and error.

I would love to explain my condition and how I cope with it in a way that makes sense to the everyday person, but unfortunately my condition denies me that. Not only me, but denies neurologists an explanation as well. It is really hard to get your head round having a condition that is so… Read More The sleepy truth: It’s all just trial and error.

June 4, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap3 Comments

How To Achieve Good Sleep Hygiene…

My latest post covered the importance of sleep hygiene and the importance of it in my life, as someone living with a chronic sleep condition. I thought that I would share how I achieve good sleep hygiene. You might find that you have already incorporated basic sleep hygiene into your everyday. But I have learnt… Read More How To Achieve Good Sleep Hygiene…

May 30, 2020November 19, 2022 butfirstletmetakeanap3 Comments

IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP HYGIENE

It’s not easy being sleepy, but it is easier to go to sleep on time.   From day one we have needed sleep to function. As a child we relied heavily on our parents to get us to sleep through the night, to tell us when to go to bed and to put us to… Read More IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP HYGIENE

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap4 Comments

BUT YOU DON’T LOOK SICK…

This is a phrase that has been heard way too many times by those suffering with an invisible illness. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I can’t stress how important it is to recognise that we do not have to look ill to be ill! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣My illness is invisible to those who do not look closely enough and rely on a… Read More BUT YOU DON’T LOOK SICK…

May 22, 2020November 6, 2020 butfirstletmetakeanap3 Comments

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