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Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Saturday, 5 December 2015
Why So SAD?
We are all affected by the weather. Everyone has experienced the joy of a
warm summer's day or the rush to safety from a storm. The seasons
affect our moods and our general attitude to life. Summer warmth relaxes
us and helps to soothe pains. The winter chills us to the core and
makes life more challenging - keeping warm, finding shelter, sourcing
food (perhaps not these days, but our ancestors suffered!) Spring gives
us hope and Autumn eases us into the harshness of winter once more.
As a chronic pain sufferer I know only too well the effect of the weather on my symptoms but as for my mindset - well I'm discovering this now.
Those who read my recent post on FibroBlog (Fibromyalgia & Depression) will know that I'm currently fighting a major depression. I don't know if it was brought on by me reaching my half-century in October or if it was because I've lived with fibromyalgia for so, so long, I just know that it's hit me really hard - and it hit me just as the nights began to draw in and the weather turned colder. And that is unusual for me. It's a change to my usual approach to the winter - I have always loved the cold, dark winter nights. Listening to the wind, watching the snow fall, seeing people scurrying for shelter - all from the comfort of my living room, with my family, a roaring fire and a nice hot cup of cocoa (the romantic in me!)
But this year I'm dreading it - quite literally - the prospect of another three months of dark nights, bad weather and yes, even the cosy nights in, has got me all miserable and moody, Battling my way to work three days a week on icy or snowy roads has never been a favourite pastime, but this year I am considering calling in sick for the whole winter. I want to hibernate, shut myself away in a dark room and not come out again until the spring has firmly sprung. It's depression, right? Well, possibly.
Or, it might be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) a condition I've heard of but never really understood. SADA - The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association says that "for about 21% of the UK population, some of the symptoms of SAD cause discomfort and a noticeable change in mood, but not serious suffering. This is called "Sub-syndromal SAD" or "Winter Blues". For a further 8%, SAD is a much more serious illness which prevents normal function without appropriate treatment. SAD is a complex illness with a wide range of symptoms."
I know a lot of my readers are 'overseas' visitors but I'd love to hear from anyone who has experienced either "Winter Blues" or the more debilitating symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how it might impact someone who also suffers with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia. I know I cannot be diagnosed as SAD as a person needs to experience at least three consecutive years of the symptoms I'm currently exhibiting, but I wonder how the advent of spring will affect my mood. Obviously I'm hoping I'll be over this current bout of depression well before then - but if I'm not it will be interesting to see if I'm hopping around the fields with the hares come March 2016!
(This post was originally shared on My Fibro Blog )
As a chronic pain sufferer I know only too well the effect of the weather on my symptoms but as for my mindset - well I'm discovering this now.
Those who read my recent post on FibroBlog (Fibromyalgia & Depression) will know that I'm currently fighting a major depression. I don't know if it was brought on by me reaching my half-century in October or if it was because I've lived with fibromyalgia for so, so long, I just know that it's hit me really hard - and it hit me just as the nights began to draw in and the weather turned colder. And that is unusual for me. It's a change to my usual approach to the winter - I have always loved the cold, dark winter nights. Listening to the wind, watching the snow fall, seeing people scurrying for shelter - all from the comfort of my living room, with my family, a roaring fire and a nice hot cup of cocoa (the romantic in me!)
But this year I'm dreading it - quite literally - the prospect of another three months of dark nights, bad weather and yes, even the cosy nights in, has got me all miserable and moody, Battling my way to work three days a week on icy or snowy roads has never been a favourite pastime, but this year I am considering calling in sick for the whole winter. I want to hibernate, shut myself away in a dark room and not come out again until the spring has firmly sprung. It's depression, right? Well, possibly.
Or, it might be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) a condition I've heard of but never really understood. SADA - The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association says that "for about 21% of the UK population, some of the symptoms of SAD cause discomfort and a noticeable change in mood, but not serious suffering. This is called "Sub-syndromal SAD" or "Winter Blues". For a further 8%, SAD is a much more serious illness which prevents normal function without appropriate treatment. SAD is a complex illness with a wide range of symptoms."
I know a lot of my readers are 'overseas' visitors but I'd love to hear from anyone who has experienced either "Winter Blues" or the more debilitating symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how it might impact someone who also suffers with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia. I know I cannot be diagnosed as SAD as a person needs to experience at least three consecutive years of the symptoms I'm currently exhibiting, but I wonder how the advent of spring will affect my mood. Obviously I'm hoping I'll be over this current bout of depression well before then - but if I'm not it will be interesting to see if I'm hopping around the fields with the hares come March 2016!
(This post was originally shared on My Fibro Blog )
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Try The N:rem Sleep System - FOR FREE.
I've written recently about the fantastic benefits of a good night's sleep - something I hadn't had for most of my life, and certainly not since I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia some thirteen years ago - and how I was offered the chance to partake in a free trial of the N:rem Comfort mattress topper. (Read my review here)
Usually there is a £10 fee to undertake a trial - but those wonderful people at N:rem Sleep Systems have given me TEN FREE TRIALS to give away to the first ten people to respond.
You will receive a selection of 5 foam comfort tablets to try on your current mattress, with a choice of set up so you receive maximum comfort and support. Simply choose the combination that is right for you and arrange the foam tablets you receive under your bottom sheet. If you’re not sure what your best set up will be, a member of the N:rem team is on the other end of the phone to offer expert set up advice and answer any questions you may have.Places are limited to just ten free trials and the trial will run on a first come first served basis.
After the trial period your toppers will be collected from you and there is absolutely no obligation to buy - but, after you've found your most comfortable night's sleep ever, I think you'll want to own a mattress or comfort topper from the N:rem range.
All you have to do is be one of the first ten people to complete the form on our website - here's the link:
FREE SLEEP TRIAL
Please be aware that this is a trial of the N:rem Comfort Topper system - the foam tablets you receive are a simplified version of the actual toppers for sale through the N:rem Site. You will not own the trial tablets and they will be collected from you when your trial is over. THE FREE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE TO UK RESIDENTS ONLY. We will only accept entries using the form on the FREE SLEEP TRIAL link above, all other entries will be deleted.
Only the first ten respondents will be allowed a free trial and there is a one per household rule. Duplicate entries will be removed. If you submit an entry and get the message "Sorry, we have allocated all of our free trials" it means that you have missed out on this occasion.
Please also be aware that, as a trial, you will not own the goods supplied to you and you MUST return them when collection is arranged. If you fail to give up the tablets you will be charged for the full cost of the five tablets - currently £20 per tablet plus packaging and delivery costs.
Usually there is a £10 fee to undertake a trial - but those wonderful people at N:rem Sleep Systems have given me TEN FREE TRIALS to give away to the first ten people to respond.
You will receive a selection of 5 foam comfort tablets to try on your current mattress, with a choice of set up so you receive maximum comfort and support. Simply choose the combination that is right for you and arrange the foam tablets you receive under your bottom sheet. If you’re not sure what your best set up will be, a member of the N:rem team is on the other end of the phone to offer expert set up advice and answer any questions you may have.Places are limited to just ten free trials and the trial will run on a first come first served basis.
After the trial period your toppers will be collected from you and there is absolutely no obligation to buy - but, after you've found your most comfortable night's sleep ever, I think you'll want to own a mattress or comfort topper from the N:rem range.
All you have to do is be one of the first ten people to complete the form on our website - here's the link:
FREE SLEEP TRIAL
Please be aware that this is a trial of the N:rem Comfort Topper system - the foam tablets you receive are a simplified version of the actual toppers for sale through the N:rem Site. You will not own the trial tablets and they will be collected from you when your trial is over. THE FREE TRIAL IS AVAILABLE TO UK RESIDENTS ONLY. We will only accept entries using the form on the FREE SLEEP TRIAL link above, all other entries will be deleted.
Only the first ten respondents will be allowed a free trial and there is a one per household rule. Duplicate entries will be removed. If you submit an entry and get the message "Sorry, we have allocated all of our free trials" it means that you have missed out on this occasion.
Please also be aware that, as a trial, you will not own the goods supplied to you and you MUST return them when collection is arranged. If you fail to give up the tablets you will be charged for the full cost of the five tablets - currently £20 per tablet plus packaging and delivery costs.
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