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[jj2]

jj2- sounds like you have delayed onset rem which is a type of insomnia that is treatable. do you have insurance?

Doc would put me on some meds, but I'm not ready to go that route because I've got myself to the point of sleeping at least 6 hours straight. I will reconsider it if I get worse.

Anybody heard Friends of Atlas???? She hasn't been on since around Dec. 22.

 

[DrmChld]

2:38am... Been up since 5:45am...

Sleep.. Who needs it.. So many things to do on ECF

 

[jj2]

Sorry DrmChld

Just coming out of a period of not sleeping: more to do with life occurrences than anything. I hope it gets better and if it turns into a lengthy ordeal, nap when you can!!!

 

[DrmChld]

I've had problems sleeping since I was a teen. Too much to do in so little time

 

[Crankyfuzz]

I have always had problems sleeping and now that I am older its to the point that I do not sleep unless I take a sleeping pill and those only work for a few hours.

 

[jj2]

Sorry to hear CF and I think there is a lot of us types around.
I'm pretty much the same way. I have found that Melatonin and a product called Sleep help.

Over the counter sleeping pills MIGHT give me a few hours of sleep so it's just not worth it since the above does that already.
Eventually, I'm sure I will have to ask my doctor for a prescription but as long as I am getting adequate amounts of sleep, I will put that off.

 

[Crankyfuzz]

I have a prescription and I do take them when it gets bad but I don't like taking them every night even tho she tells me she gave me ones that are non habit forming

 

[Fudgey]

I have a problem getting to sleep....my mind will not shut off! Once I get to sleep I sure don't want to get up

 

[jj2]

You need an on / off switch Fudgey!!!

 

[Crankyfuzz]

I need one too I understand your pain and even when you describe it to a doctor they just look at you and think that you cant possibly have been up for 3 days

 

[Fudgey]

You need an on / off switch Fudgey!!!

That would be nice

I need one too I understand your pain and even when you describe it to a doctor they just look at you and think that you cant possibly have been up for 3 days

3 days

 

[jj2]

I need one too I understand your pain and even when you describe it to a doctor they just look at you and think that you cant possibly have been up for 3 days

Oh yes you can be!!!
I've done it. Then you crash and up again for another three!!!

 

[Crankyfuzz]

exactly JJ I get lucky when I do crash sometimes it takes me longer then 3 days and those around me wish it would happen sooner

 

[jj2]

I haven't done that in a long time, but it was horrible when I did.
People around me didn't like it much either.

 

[Crankyfuzz]

Another sleepless night and I have to be at work early tomorrow so I can't even take a sleeping pill

 

[jj2]

I hope you don't do anything dangerous!!!

 

[Crankyfuzz]

I work at a gas station/deli most dangerous thing I do is drive to work and operate a slicer

Kicker is they called me 30 minutes ago and asked me to come in later instead of early since one of the night shift people called off

 

[MagnusEunson]

Just count your fingers after each slice. You'll be OK. -Magnus

 

[Crankyfuzz]

lol I just keep my fingers away from the blade 3 people at my job have sliced themselves on that thing because they were trying to hold something and cut it at the same time. They don't pay me enough to do that!

 

[Crankyfuzz]

You know you have a sleeping problem when your dog becomes disgusted with your late hours and becomes a traitor and goes to bed without you