How to sleep with a chronic illness?

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    Gilmoregirl
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      I suffer from POTS, which is a type of dysautonomia that causes autonomic dysfunction with your automatic bodily processes such as breathing, respiration, heart rate, temperature regulation etc. My main symptoms OF POTS (and everybody is different) is chronic dizziness, balance issues, always cold, adrenaline surges, My tachycardia has gotten a lot better due to my exercise program. I also have Hashimoto’s autoimmune Thyroid disease. Both which can contribute or cause insomnia. Is it possible to overcome insomnia even when a chronic illness could be contributing to it?

      #54642
      Chee2308
      ✓ Client

        Hello! The logical thing to do would be to first treat the underlying illness causing discomfort and pain. So you need to seek professional medical treatment. Your sleep would probably take care of itself, just get into and out of bed at regular times. Other than that, nobody here can offer any further help. Good luck!

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