.Sleep is a HUGE factor for me. When I was really sick last year, that was the number one thing I feel that was so evident-- I was hardly sleeping. We all know how important sleep is.....even the healthiest person will experience distortions of reality when sleep deprived.

I look for this as one way to monitor myself for signs that I may be spiraling.. If I am not sleeping then I know what will follow next. I don't want to become ill again.

Also, I think that my quality of sleep is not great. I feel tired when I wake up.

Last night I was up late and got up to the phone around 6am. I feel emotional and frustrated with things today. So I am pretty sure it's simply that I didn't get enough sleep, I am one of those people that absolutely needs at least 8 hrs. every night consistently, or everything is thrown off balance.