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CFS Squared: Tales of CFS

April 30th, 2008

The Swan Song

This will be my last post for CFS Squared - Tales of CFS. I have enjoyed writing here, for the past two years. But it’s time for me to move on now.
I must say, that this last word stuff is a little daunting. I kind of want to sneak away - and leave you with […]

By laura -- 34 comments

April 27th, 2008

The I’m Tired Quote of the Day

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What does good in bed mean to me? When I’m sick and I stay home from school propped up with lots of pillows watching TV and my mom brings me soup — that’s good in bed. ~ Brook Shields
- Amen Sister!
Tags: brook […]

By laura -- 1 comment

April 27th, 2008

Cultural Explosion - The DVD Depression

 
Ever notice how susceptible you are to exhaustion and illness, when exposed to something dark or depressing in culture or via some form of media.  Lately, I have entered a fairly dark period in my reading and movie watching choices.  As a direct result, I have been slightly depressed, and been sleeping a lot more.  […]

By laura -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

The Start of My Journey Into Medicinal Herb Growing

Last week, my medicinal indoor herb kit arrived. I opened it up - and started right then and there. My enthusiasm for this idea knows no bounds. Out of 12 herbs, I chose to grow Valerian, Lemon Balm, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, and German Chamomile.
After a week, some of the seeds have started […]

By laura -- 1 comment

April 27th, 2008

Seeing Spots for Better Eyesight

As I write this post, I am wearing a pair of Pinhole glasses. When I first discovered this product, I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. A few weeks later, I received my pair of glasses and not only was I skeptical, but I had thought I had time […]

By laura -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

How to Combat Sleep Disorders the Disney Way

I found a short Disney film from 1953, on How to Get to Sleep. It has loads of ingenious ideas. Most of which backfire for the dog named Goofy. I love that he hangs a picture of someone yawning on his bedroom wall. I am definitely going to incorporate that into […]

By laura -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

New Poll- Inquiring Minds Want to Know

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There is a new poll up on the sidebar. This week’s question is “Do you sleep when you have nothing better to do?”
Could you be doing something better with your time? Sleep isn’t always the right answer with a condition like […]

By laura -- 1 comment

April 20th, 2008

The Alarm for ME

I prefer waking up to classical music every morning. It helps me wake up in a good mood, it lets me focus, and it gets me thinking first thing in the morning.
However, if I decided to purchase an alarm clock that didn’t play music. I would choose this. Just because I would […]

By laura -- 5 comments

April 20th, 2008

New Poll- Inquiring Minds Want to Know

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Today’s theme is all about the alarm clock. I have posted a poll in the sidebar, asking if you use an alarm clock in order to wake up.
Please vote in the poll, and then come back here - and let us know what effective method you […]

By laura -- 2 comments

April 20th, 2008

Alarm Clocks - Helpful or Harmful?

I have a lifestyle where I rely on the use of an alarm clock.  I hate being late for anything, so time pieces are very important to me.  I use a simple clock/radio for when I am home.  But have been known to use alarms on my computer or cell phone (when I remembered to […]

By laura -- 4 comments

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