Tracy,

I agree - let yourself nap! As someone pointed out above, our bodies are not in a normal rhythm, and it's going to take a hell of a lot more than forcing regular sleep patterns on ourselves to make it truly happen. My mom has all the mercury symptoms, diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and is chronically fatigued at least as bad as I am....and she never let's herself take naps because she feels guilty. But honestly, going without naps has not straightened out her sleeping patterns.....she still barely sleeps at night.

I know where you're at though, because I just had a conversation earlier today about ME feeling guilty about taking a nap....because I have so much to do for school. But I can't always function otherwise, and if naps help you, then listen to your body.

Take care and I hope you sleep well <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

~Tia