Insomnia. It can be brutal.

Nov 10, 2023 9:12 AM

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Increasingly I'm hitting the sack very early, getting 2-5 hours sleep, then up again for 3-18 hours. Usually a nap in the afternoon. Ugh. (Am OldGuy™, retired)

EDIT: four hours now and still alert. Feels like a 12-hour-up day.

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2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That’s nothing. 3am here, been up for 20 hours.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Hey look, 3AM here now.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That happened to my dad when I was not even alive yet, and he hasn’t gotten a full nights sleep in over 30 years.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/military-method-sleep/

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I've tried it; sometimes it works but it's not consistent. Almost 4 1/2 hours now, time to get dressed, feed the cats (locked downstairs at night; others are outside-only), go pick up the single cup of coffee (just cream, please) that is my daily luxury.

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Welcome to the night shift.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Your on the same sleep schedule as my 3 month old

2 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

:)

2 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I deal with the same from time to time. Meditation is your best way out. Calm your nervous system

2 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I wake up 2 hours before my alarm without fail, then ruminate until I give up on falling back asleep. Fun!

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Turning my bad sleep habits into $ I'm at work 4 hours earlier than my scheduled start time. Helps out the people on 3rd shift and puts money in my pocket for the upcoming holidays.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I work closers midweeks, it wracks the circadian rhythm lol

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also up at 5 today after about 5 hours of sleep. Also old. I probably would have awakened earlier if I hadn't had a few bong rips just before bed.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I woke up at 2, feels weirdly hopeless, right? I'm sure it'll pass

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

have you tried a wank

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Of course not!

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Edibles. 'Nuff said.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

true. I feel so lame though when I eat one and then go to bed lol

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Tend to wake me. Yes, all types. :(

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

What works for me is slicing up 3 bananas and drizzling honey over it all and eating it while watching something relaxing. Like planet earth, 30 minutes before bed. But also getting some exercise outside at night. And drugs

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'd have to take a helluva insulin jab before trying that one, but it might be worthwhile.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0