I've missed a lot of days of work this year (this is my first job by the way) and most days were missed due to me having mono in August, which some of you know about. However, recently I've missed five days, and I'm scared I'll lose my job, which I really need!

Now, I am still feeling the fatigue and exhaustion associated with mono, so that explains half of why I am missing so much work. But, I can't help thinking that my love for lucid dreaming also has at least a small part in it. During the week, I am usually sleep deprived - not due to work, but due to staying up till 11 or 12 doing stuff online. So, to make up for it, I stay up EVEN LATER on the weekends, and sleep in late as well, causing me to experience very vivid dreams due to REM relapse!

Sometimes, my sleep deprivation catches up with me during the week, so I'll miss a day of work and sleep for 10+ hours, experiencing REM relapse and vivid dreams! These dreams I have when I miss work are (usually) the best dreams I ever have. Now, I don't really have a social life, the computer/music/movies are basically my life. So, dreaming is, in a sense, my "life" because in them I can do anything I want and it's so much fun!

Now, I am NOT going to miss anymore days due to sleep deprivation and REM relapse! But can some of you give me tips to help find the healthy balance in life, between work and "play"?

Thank you!