Why Does My Body Feel So Tired?
July 8, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Grief
Over the last few days I have just wanted to sleep – not great when you are trying to work! When I get home I curl up on the sofa and grab a couple of hours and then look forward to going to bed. There was a time I couldn’t sleep now I cannot get enough sleep.
At first I fought the feeling now I have decided to listen to my body…if it wants to sleep then I am going to give it sleep. I think one thing we need to do is to learn that our body has a wonderful …read more
Grief – Sleep or no sleep
December 19, 2006 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Grief, Loneliness, Guilt & Depression
One thing that I find amazing is that when you get into bed you struggle to sleep – your mind plays over the bereavement and stops you from relaxing. Yet during a day you are tired, exhausted, devoid of energy. Sleep is so important to your recovery, to overcoming the depression. The way I have managed is by moving bedrooms, moving to a smaller one that has fewer memories. I also try and get into a routine each night, I do everything in the same order to try and trick my brain to know that after the routine it is time …read more
