When you're sleep deprived as a lupus patient, it seems you feel the effects more drastically than most people. It's so important to get at least eight hours of sleep each night, especially with an auto-immune disease.
Over the last several weeks, I haven't been getting a full night's sleep because I keep waking up with night sweats (lupus symptom) and can't get back to sleep. I've also been having really strange dreams that have woke me up and causing me to be unable to get back to sleep. Other than that, I'm not feeling really well because of the lack of sleep. I've been eating well, but an overall wellness only comes from a good night's sleep, eating well, and staying stress-free.
If you're suffering from lupus or an auto-immune disease, remember to get a good night's rest or you'll really feel the lag. I'm going to cut off my caffeine intake after 6pm and see if that helps.
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