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eDave · 05:01 AM

I don't sleep much. 3-4 hours per day. And that's usually crashing on the couch. I'll climb into my big ass bed and crash HARD about once a week. Usually Thursday. Nap whenever but then I'll be up for over 24h after that in an attempt to get back to my "sleep schedule". This is not healthy.

It's not insomnia but it's surely a mental thing. Tonight I had dinner with my Lady, had a few drinks, and was pretty tired. But then Back To School came on and I'd rather watch that. (Flunk me? Flunk him!

) And Gattaca is coming on next.

I just don't like going to sleep.

eDave · 11-12-2017, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

That's not healthy man. I read a study, sorry I don't have the link right now that people who get less than 6 hrs of sleep on avg have a 15 year diff life expectancy.

Personally I have a really erratic sleeping pattern, which probably isn't any better. 2 or 3 nights a week I sleep about 3 hrs a night, and 2 or 3 I get about 9+ hrs of sleep. Other nights about 6-7.

I know man. I do feel the difference after I eventually crash.

I could kinda care less how long I live, TBH.

eDave · 11-12-2017, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Maybe you should try napping instead- do short sleeps of an hour here and an hour there.

Einstein did it that way.

Naps are a tricky thing. You get into REM sleep and it's a MF to wake back up and get back to work.

Too late in the afternoon, I'll be up all night again.

There's some honesty I need to address with myself about this.

cooper barrett · 11-12-2017, 07:42 AM

I seem to get sleep in 4 hour chunks twice a day. I used to go to bed between 11 and midnight, sleep til 3-4 am and wake totally refreshed. I would go to my office and work for a few hours, and goof off a bit, and go back to bed for a few more hours. Crawling out at 9- 10 AM or so unless there were things that had to be done.

I have a bum leg that required elevating after lengthy periods of time on it and especially after biking. I have found that when it is bothering me that I am prone to nodding out and will often just go crawl onto the couch and take a nap for maybe an hour and I am fine the rest of the day. The naps over the last 2 weeks, with the SO out of town, seem to be getting longer and I am on only 4 hours of "bedtime" sleep a night. I hope this corrects it'self when she gets back in a couple of weeks. If not it's off to the Drs office.....

damaticous · 11-12-2017, 08:39 AM

I've always had trouble sleeping. My hole life. I've never been able to turn my brain off or stop thinking enough to fall asleep. I had tried everything I read about...consistent bed time, no TV in bedroom, read, count sheep, sleeping pills, benadryl... All of it! I was so damn frustrated! With no sleep I was more anxious and nervous than ever!

It wasn't until my 30's that I was told my father had the same issues. His Dr. put him on a prescription of a very low dose of Trazodone. It is a VERY small amount that "shut down his mind", and allowed him to sleep.

I don't know much about it, but when I asked my Dr. if I could try it for 30 days she gave me a prescription and I've never looked back.

Over a decade later, I still sleep like a baby every night.

*******
As your doctor if Trazodone is right for you. Don't take Trazoadone while driving or using heavy machinery. Seek medical assistance if you experience vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, sudden loss of blood pressure, happiness, or euphoria. You could probably smoke or ingest marijuana and experience the same relaxing benefits of Trazodon, but the drug companies won't make as much money, and it's still illegal in Missouri. Ask your Doctor if Trazadone is right for you.
*******

Oh! I take 10 MG of Melatonin with my Trazodone as well.

**Dunit35** · 11-12-2017, 09:14 AM

I generally sleep for 6-8 hrs. That's my goal every night.

Last night was fantastic. My wife got called in at the hospital and she had to work 7-7. Had the bed all to myself until about one. My four year old sick daughter climbed in. She likes to sleep the opposite direction of the bed and gives no damn where you're at on the bed.

I will say I sleep a lot better since I lost 50+lbs. My wife use to tell me I'd stop breathing in my sleep, waking myself up. She said I don't do that anymore. I do wake up once a night to pee.

**Rausch** · 11-12-2017, 09:32 AM

Generally sleep 4 hours (total.)

On weekends I might get between 6-12.

Insomnia is a mother****er...

11-11-2017, 03:48 AM
eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $9998560	How Long Or Often Do You Sleep? I don't sleep much. 3-4 hours per day. And that's usually crashing on the couch. I'll climb into my big ass bed and crash HARD about once a week. Usually Thursday. Nap whenever but then I'll be up for over 24h after that in an attempt to get back to my "sleep schedule". This is not healthy. It's not insomnia but it's surely a mental thing. Tonight I had dinner with my Lady, had a few drinks, and was pretty tired. But then Back To School came on and I'd rather watch that. (Flunk me? Flunk him! ) And Gattaca is coming on next. I just don't like going to sleep. Last edited by eDave; 11-11-2017 at 05:01 AM..
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11-12-2017, 07:42 AM	#78
cooper barrett MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	I seem to get sleep in 4 hour chunks twice a day. I used to go to bed between 11 and midnight, sleep til 3-4 am and wake totally refreshed. I would go to my office and work for a few hours, and goof off a bit, and go back to bed for a few more hours. Crawling out at 9- 10 AM or so unless there were things that had to be done. I have a bum leg that required elevating after lengthy periods of time on it and especially after biking. I have found that when it is bothering me that I am prone to nodding out and will often just go crawl onto the couch and take a nap for maybe an hour and I am fine the rest of the day. The naps over the last 2 weeks, with the SO out of town, seem to be getting longer and I am on only 4 hours of "bedtime" sleep a night. I hope this corrects it'self when she gets back in a couple of weeks. If not it's off to the Drs office..... __________________
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11-12-2017, 08:39 AM	#79
damaticous lurker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: home Casino cash: $9979900	I've always had trouble sleeping. My hole life. I've never been able to turn my brain off or stop thinking enough to fall asleep. I had tried everything I read about...consistent bed time, no TV in bedroom, read, count sheep, sleeping pills, benadryl... All of it! I was so damn frustrated! With no sleep I was more anxious and nervous than ever! It wasn't until my 30's that I was told my father had the same issues. His Dr. put him on a prescription of a very low dose of Trazodone. It is a VERY small amount that "shut down his mind", and allowed him to sleep. I don't know much about it, but when I asked my Dr. if I could try it for 30 days she gave me a prescription and I've never looked back. Over a decade later, I still sleep like a baby every night. ***** As your doctor if Trazodone is right for you. Don't take Trazoadone while driving or using heavy machinery. Seek medical assistance if you experience vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, sudden loss of blood pressure, happiness, or euphoria. You could probably smoke or ingest marijuana and experience the same relaxing benefits of Trazodon, but the drug companies won't make as much money, and it's still illegal in Missouri. Ask your Doctor if Trazadone is right for you. ***** Oh! I take 10 MG of Melatonin with my Trazodone as well.
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11-12-2017, 09:14 AM	#80
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1517045	I generally sleep for 6-8 hrs. That's my goal every night. Last night was fantastic. My wife got called in at the hospital and she had to work 7-7. Had the bed all to myself until about one. My four year old sick daughter climbed in. She likes to sleep the opposite direction of the bed and gives no damn where you're at on the bed. I will say I sleep a lot better since I lost 50+lbs. My wife use to tell me I'd stop breathing in my sleep, waking myself up. She said I don't do that anymore. I do wake up once a night to pee. Last edited by Dunit35; 11-12-2017 at 09:38 AM..
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