
Is it just me who's exhausted despite sleeping well?
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:50,
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I wake up shattered every morning, crawl through the day fantasising about sleep.
Then inexplicably around 11.30pm I am awake & alert, just in time for bed.
Repeat the next day.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:53,
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Then inexplicably around 11.30pm I am awake & alert, just in time for bed.
Repeat the next day.

that's a symptom of SAD I think.
I get exactly the same thing, mainly in winter - it's to do with light levels during the day. Read up on it!
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:56,
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I get exactly the same thing, mainly in winter - it's to do with light levels during the day. Read up on it!

I had an ex that did the whole light treatment thingy. Didnt stop her being a miserable sour faced bitch.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:58,
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My ladyfriend still uses a lightbox occasionally even in summer (especially when the weather's as filthy as it is at the moment).
I use it myself from time to time - it does make a difference.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:01,
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I use it myself from time to time - it does make a difference.

combos of
SAD
stress
too much cocodamol, paracetamol and caffeine
if you get a headache - just drink water
if you feel tired - don't drink caffeine
if you feel dizzy - don't eat sugar
take more (some) exercise
avoid pollution, especially diesel fumes (train stations & traffic buildup)
avoid close proximity to printers, photocopiers ( VOC)
avoid aerosol deodorants and domestic cleaners such as spray bleach etc
get fresh air
it all works
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:59,
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SAD
stress
too much cocodamol, paracetamol and caffeine
if you get a headache - just drink water
if you feel tired - don't drink caffeine
if you feel dizzy - don't eat sugar
take more (some) exercise
avoid pollution, especially diesel fumes (train stations & traffic buildup)
avoid close proximity to printers, photocopiers ( VOC)
avoid aerosol deodorants and domestic cleaners such as spray bleach etc
get fresh air
it all works

*gets horribly confused when standing at a crowded platform in Temple Meads*
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:02,
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"Trust me on the sun-screen"
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:04,
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although I thought sick-building syndrome and all that stuff was bunk until I started suffering from it
at its worst I thought I must have a brain tumour or something. Turns out just to be environmental and dietary
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:06,
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at its worst I thought I must have a brain tumour or something. Turns out just to be environmental and dietary

including IBS, chronic fatigue, nausea, so on.
I wondered if it might be environmental - but then she confessed that she'd never slept a full night's sleep since she was 12.
I'm getting her to a sleep clinic soon because I reckon lack of sleep could be causing all of it.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:09,
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I wondered if it might be environmental - but then she confessed that she'd never slept a full night's sleep since she was 12.
I'm getting her to a sleep clinic soon because I reckon lack of sleep could be causing all of it.

I almost completely avoid caffeine now
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:12,
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there's nothing like a bit of fresh air and exercise. I'm a bit of a pansy when it comes to rain though.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:10,
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I'm a bit pooped this morning. Didn't sleep too well last night.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:55,
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I might have to fall asleep on a server later on. Nice and warm.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:03,
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though I have a big fat swollen Vanessa Feltz hand after a karate misunderstanding
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:56,
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Naiive much?
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:58,
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if you're up, they bugger off until 11.30
if you're asleep, they knock on the door
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:00,
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if you're asleep, they knock on the door

then I may have to kill you for being an offense.
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Tue 15 May 2007, 10:04,
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Me too, fell asleep at about 11:30 last night yet I'm still tired
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Tue 15 May 2007, 9:57,
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