The effects of stress and fatigue.

It’s been about 8 days since my last progress report.  Originally, I was going to post on May 9th, a month to the day I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy.  With the busy and eventful week I’ve had, it had to wait until today.

I wasn’t sleeping well this past week.  I took pictures yesterday, with the intention of using those for an update, but I felt exhausted and had a headache.  Instead, I decided to close my eyes, lie on the couch, and take a well needed nap.  I really needed that.

I took pictures again today, after sleeping better last night.  I decided to add another column below.  Comparing the April 12th, May 10th and today’s pictures, there is definitely marked improvement.  However, I think the effects of fatigue and stress from this past week are visible in the pictures taken yesterday, May 10th.

So what was all the stress and stuff going on that was causing me not to sleep well?  It doesn’t really matter.  What is important to recognize is how stress and not getting enough sleep make it more difficult for our bodies to take care of themselves.

I’ll try to be more aware of that now.

Progress Pictures:

Straight Face 04/12/08:

Straight Face 05/10/08:

Straight Face 05/11/08 (today):

More Pictures…

Smile 04/12/08:	Smile 05/10/08:	Smile (today) 05/11/08:
Eyes Closed 04/12/08:	Eyes Closed 05/10/08: Forgot to take the “Eyes Closed” shot yesterday. Goes to show how tired I was.	Eyes Closed 05/11/08:
Raised Eyebrows 04/12/08:	Raised Eyebrows 05/10/08:	Raised Eyebrows 05/11/08:
Smile-Left Side 04/16/08:	Smile-Left Side 05/10/08:	Smile-Left Side 05/11/08:
Smile-Right Side 04/16/08:	Smile-Right Side 05/10/08:	Smile-Right Side 05/11/08: