Posted by gary g on November 24, 1998 at 13:56:31:
In Reply to: Severe Sleep Deprivation posted by jackie on November 24, 1998 at 11:34:07:
best I can do is 5-6 hours sleep in 24
I take 4-6 25mg diphenhydramine (generic Benadryl)during the 1/2 hr before going to bed
like clockwork: wake up with headache 90 mins later, but much much milder than usual night attacks - ice it down, relaxation ritual, etc & I'm back to bed
then I usually go about 4 hrs & up with another
I feel immense gratitude (I think) that I don't have to deal with a "regular" job, under somebody else's terms = and my heart goes out to those of you who don't have family cooperation and/or flexible work routines
my first 15 years working with headaches was in a well established family business of ours so I had all the wiggle room I needed ; the last 12 - 14 yrs I have been self-employed at a variety of things which allow me lots of flexibility (not much $$ but better chance to deal w/clusters)