Sleep Catch up!

After I've been sleep deprived for several nights i finally crash out and it's usually for a day or so. This time I finally crashed out Thursday around noonish and woke back up Friday at 8:30 am. Such a very disorienting feeling to lose a day like that. Especially 8:30 am right now it's still a bit dark, so is it morning or night?

I have always been told that you can not catch up on sleep,... however, I have to spend time trying to do this at least once every two weeks or so, depending on how often my flare-ups have been.

Helpful Linkage:
Why do we sleep? To clean our brains, say US scientistshttp://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/17/sleep-cleans-our-brains-say-scientists

Catch-Up Sleep Won't Make Your Brain Work Any Better, Small Study Suggestshttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/catch-up-sleep-brain-reaction-time_n_3779697.html

Can You Catch Up on Lost Sleep?http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324102604578494872502357516

Can You Catch Up On Sleep?http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/can-you-catch-sleep

Can you make up for lost sleep?http://www.uamshealth.com/?id=11491&sid=1

Catching up on lost sleep a dangerous illusionhttp://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-01-14-Sleep14_ST_N.htm

Catching up on lost sleep? It's a myth...

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/09/14/sleep-study-catch-texas-southwestern

What's the best way to catch up on lost sleep?
http://theweek.com/article/index/205666/whats-the-best-way-to-catch-up-on-lost-sleep

Can You Catch Up On Sleep?http://www.prevention.com/health/sleep-energy/research-can-you-catch-sleep

This Is Your Body Without Sleephttp://www.prevention.com/health/sleep-energy/how-lack-sleep-affects-your-health

I am feeling a lot better since I was able to get some rest. My lower back is much better, and I'm moving around better. My face doesn't hurt anymore, but my head, neck and shoulders are still quite sore.

I feel like the weeks go by so fast. I spend so much time trying to recover from day to day flare-ups that I don't have time to get bored, or get things done that I've been meaning to do. I feel extremely self absorbed most of the time. I hate that feeling. I miss my family and friends. I miss going places and seeing things. I miss live music! I miss Cedar Pointe! What I wouldn't give to go on all the roller-coasters at Cedar Pointe again, or head bang and dance all night long seeing my favorite band live. I just can't do that anymore, I've tried though and I've paid for it dearly for days and weeks even. I miss LIVING... living with no fear of pain. Forgive me for the pity party, that's just my narcissism again. Ugh!

• Head, neck and shoulders Pain level 6
• Lower back, butt, hips, legs, ankles and feet pain level 4
• arms, wrists and hands pain level 2
• lower abdominal pain and bloat 4
• The weather is cold still but at least the sun is shining today and there are still a few clouds.  
• It would really be nice to make it to the pool if I can. I'm going to need to find someone that will take me, which is usually a challenge. 
• I kind of just want to stay in today and do nothing...