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06-08-2012, 01:21 PM | #1 | ||
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I've been noticing that my symptoms tend to be the worst in the morning, but wane as I become active, eat etc. I used to be a side sleeper, but have changed to sleeping on my back since the accident. If I drift toward my side at night, I tend to have a worse day the next day. I'm still working on a more strict sleep schedule, but does anyone have any thoughts on sleeping patterns and pcs?
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06-08-2012, 03:14 PM | #2 | ||
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I do much better when I sleep on my back with my neck straight. If I side sleep, I need to bunch up my pillow to support my head better.
I often get my best sleep in a recliner chair.
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06-09-2012, 04:41 PM | #3 | ||
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I do much worse as the day wears on. Typically I have more energy upon waking up (although this seems to be a recent phenomenon, i.e, past 4 months). Around mid-afternoon I crash and crash hard, typically having to sleep again. Not sure what this tells you other than each injury manifests itself differently in each person. Likewise, sleeping patterns will differ. I do try to sleep with my head elevated, which reduces the severity of my headaches upon waking.
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06-09-2012, 04:45 PM | #4 | ||
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06-10-2012, 01:08 PM | #5 | ||
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06-10-2012, 11:19 PM | #6 | ||
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To me, these are signs that your brain has been working hard and needs the rest again. We wake up in the am after some rest, then start doing things. Like a car that needs refueling, we run out of gas much sooner than before our concussions. For me, it is a sign the brain is overdoing it, especially if a headache comes on too.
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