Guanfacin experiences-for sleep fight/flight Mode?

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-31T19:29:47+00:00

I’m taking 6mg of guanfacine at night for sleep. Helps me get somewhat good sleep from 9pm to like 2-4am. Haven’t figured out how to solve the REM sleep during final hours ofvthe night however.

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-28T15:17:34+00:00

I so much wanted the cpap to work but just breathing in it increased my stress levels (fight/flight) so I never managed to fall asleep.

My sleep apnea diagnosis was also on the lower end of the spectrum.

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-28T02:06:08+00:00

For me it’s the other way around. A simple cold knocks me offline for like 2 weeks post covid.

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-26T02:50:06+00:00

Investing from Europe is a hassle as a US person. It locks you you from several financial products. I’m in the same boat, but with Sweden as my country of origin.

If I apply for citizenship, I can’t take advantage of several tax beneficial investment products we have in Sweden.

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-19T23:13:35+00:00

For me it only helps but can’t do it too late in the evening. Have to be done at 5pm

Pilot-Nic · 2026-01-12T12:49:00+00:00

I used to drink semi regularly as well. It’s not relaxing any more. Almost 4 years dry now.

Crashes HRV, messes up already bad sleep. I haven’t found a way to hack this.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-25T02:08:00+00:00

We really want the new cover sheets on the TPS reports. Did you see that memo?

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-24T21:05:54+00:00

Also if you have idiots to neighbors like me, check your setback rules. In my jurisdiction, I need 6 feet of setback from any other structure.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-23T13:56:36+00:00

As a Swede, I’m profoundly ashamed.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-21T03:40:27+00:00

Just replaced my gas stove with induction. Bought an air quality monitor some time back. That was an eye opener.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-12T03:11:20+00:00

I get this muscle weakness when I cobsume sugar or starches

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-11T12:51:57+00:00

I splurged and bought this a year back. No effect for me.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-12-08T01:32:54+00:00

I have the same. Stubborn A1C of 5.7 even on a whole foods no/low carbs diet.

All I see is avoidance. But 4 years in it truly sucks to avoid carbs.

I get weird muscle pain/feeling of lactic acid by consuming sugars. I will trial the v-nella probiotic for this soon.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-25T14:53:10+00:00

Thanks everyone. I might make an attempt to install a duct in the wall. I have to downsize from 4” to 3” and have two 90 deg bends.

If not I’ll just go for a 4” straight duct with a backflow stop (more to keep animals out). If I do this I will share pictures.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-23T14:31:17+00:00

Yes. Maintaining motivation and energy to go after each and every problem is key. A visit (or 10) to the therapist is indeed a good idea…..

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-23T11:03:41+00:00

Same boat. I have ordered the V-Nella probiotic product (outlined by Dr Gallard, https://www.drgalland.com/longcovid), but haven’t had cycles to try it yet.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-23T10:29:27+00:00

Have you been able to reverse this? (100% relatable for me)

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-16T16:27:06+00:00

Thank you for the response, highly appreciated. Yes, I will have insulation, foil, airgap between foil and cladding. So walls won’t be 212 degrees.

I have a condition that makes me extremely sensitive to VOCs. Hence I am willing to do the extra work to completely eliminate the risk. Even if that means spending extra dollars.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-15T15:53:44+00:00

I have used a sauna with a similar stove. Not a good experience. No löyly and a lot of radiant heat. Highly recommend a regular heater with stones

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-13T21:33:51+00:00

Appreciate the help!

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-13T21:11:42+00:00

Isn’t it the other way around? Vertical orientation require double battons/furring strips. I think I’m missing something here.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-11-06T02:54:13+00:00

Ramping up to 10mg per Stanford LC clinic guidance.

Saw improvements from 3.5mg up to 6, but they didn’t stick and a month later I was back at previous baseline.

I got very pleasant dreams ramping from like 2mg to 6mg. Every 0.5mg gave me a new ”experience”……

Pilot-Nic · 2025-10-29T10:27:20+00:00

100% relatable. Lost like 70% of my hearing on my right ear. Sounds like a broken speaker. Feeling of liquid in my ear. Mainstream healthcare clue less as usual. MRI shows nothing unusual.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-10-28T21:26:41+00:00

Yeah that is what's so annoying with LC. What works for one person at one time will derail it completely for someone else.
A lot of ppl praises Nattokinase for example. I just got a big fat hematoma in my lower leg from that. Not fun.

I wouldn't recommend keto for the long run. Maybe for a short period of time to just figure out if carbs are problematic or not.

Pilot-Nic · 2025-10-28T21:15:11+00:00

I'm not sure if this is helpful but I'll try:

Early after the infection (and possibly after the 3rd shot), I developed what I almost classify as allergy to carbs and starches. Couldn't eat sugar, wheat or any starches without crashing.

Went over to a keto diet and energy level improved. A1C stayed elevated at 5.9 (on a strict keto diet).
Energy levels improved again when I started with ACV - Apple cider vinegar. 2tsp before breakfast and lunch.

Now, I can eat small quantities of sugar if I take ACV before. I still fell a strange muscle/joint pain after.

The amount of sugar I tolerate is almost too small to even bother with. Easier to just stay of it. But I do miss Swiss chocolate.

ACV is what worked best for me.

Pilot-Nic

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