msmofet
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I have been suffered from insomnia since I was a teen. I have gone 2 days with only 2 or 3 hours sleep. What REALLY (yes I am screaming LIVID) is when people say insomnia is a caused but mental illness such as manic/depressive bi-ploar blah blah blah!! I hate people that don't have a problem don't want to or refuse to accept that this is a ailment on it's own!!
I have learned that if I can't sleep it is better for me to just get up and do something rather than just lie there trying to go to sleep. This just causes me frustration which doesn't help me get sleepy. I sometimes feel sleepy but can't fall asleep or I just don't feel sleepy at all. This is a plus when on vacation I can drive for hours without being sleepy. Plus everyone else sleeps and allows me to listen to my music!! LOL One time while driving to AZ I drove 23 hours straight with just food and potty breaks. Then I took a 24 hour rest stop and got about 8 hours sleep.
BTW I have found that going on the computer helps me sleep. I have gotten naps at my laptop and woke up with my mouse in my hand!! LOL
I have learned that if I can't sleep it is better for me to just get up and do something rather than just lie there trying to go to sleep. This just causes me frustration which doesn't help me get sleepy. I sometimes feel sleepy but can't fall asleep or I just don't feel sleepy at all. This is a plus when on vacation I can drive for hours without being sleepy. Plus everyone else sleeps and allows me to listen to my music!! LOL One time while driving to AZ I drove 23 hours straight with just food and potty breaks. Then I took a 24 hour rest stop and got about 8 hours sleep.
BTW I have found that going on the computer helps me sleep. I have gotten naps at my laptop and woke up with my mouse in my hand!! LOL