Fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and sleep often becomes a challenge. I have been officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia for about two years, but I have struggled with insomnia for most of my life.
One of the main causes of sleep troubles in individuals with fibromyalgia is because as the brain begins to rest, it starts focusing on bodily pain.
By focusing on the pain caused by fibromyalgia, we can become agitated, and, in turn, our sleep suffers. It has taken me a long time to create a nighttime routine that is beneficial for my sleep, and it takes patience and perseverance.
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