iluvtofly 0 #1 May 11, 2011 Don't mind me. I'm just babbling. But this entire week, and today especially, I haven't been able to concentrate on anything for more than 5 minutes. Maybe it's the exhaustion hitting me from not getting more than 4 hours of sleep in a single night since about 3 weeks ago (and no, the lack of sleep is not from partying, I've just been that busy lately that I don't have time to sleep). Typically at work I can put on my headphones, zone out, and get a tone of work done. No amount of caffine is helping either. I'm so looking forward to the day when I can sleep in without any worries of having to set an alarm. Unfortunately I don't see that happening for another couple of weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 May 11, 2011 I'm the s (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #3 May 11, 2011 Could it simply be a case of: Coffee + Lack Of Sleep + Coffee = RESTLESS ?? Maybe?? I think it's a good theory... Put differently, you could also say: Coffee + Coffee + RESTLESS = Lack Of Sleep or RESTLESS + Lack Of Sleep = 2coffee Et cetera, et cetera. In every variant, coffee seems a significant contributing factor..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #4 May 11, 2011 That's waaaaaay too much math for me to handle right now. hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandi 0 #5 May 11, 2011 It's the lack of sleep. I have chronic insomnia and when it's bad for a couple weeks it gets really difficult to concentrate for very long. Sleep deprivation can really mess you up. I've found the days when you feel like you really, really need lots of caffiene, it's best to skip it and just try and make it through the day. You'll sleep better that night. And believe me I love my caffeine. But it does make things worse when you are already sleep deprived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #6 May 11, 2011 My problem is I can never get to sleep. Most of the time I don't even make it to my bed till 11 or 12, then I'm up for another hour or 2 thinking of things that need to be done. So then I have to get up and do them or else I can't fall asleep. And if it's something I can't do till the next day I'll stay up worried about remembering to do it, even if I leave myself 50 notes. Sleep has never been my strong point. Every so often it catches up with me. If I'm lucky I'll get a day where I don't have to have an alarm clock set and I can sleep for 14 hours. After that I'm usally good for a few weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #7 May 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #8 May 11, 2011 Get laid, long and hard. Better than lunesta What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #9 May 11, 2011 It sucks when the brain won't shut off. I've had times, busy with projects, where the "to-do" lists wander around in my head long after I should be asleep. Maybe a Benadryl, a warm shower and a cold beer a half hour before bedtime. That lack of sleep will get ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 May 11, 2011 Like John said, try some Benadryl or Melatonin or Valarian Root. One of those might be just enough to make you drowsy to be able to fall asleep faster. Do you limit your caffeine by early afternoon and stop any stimulating activites a half hour before bedtime (like the computer or tv) and keep your room cool enough?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #11 May 11, 2011 I just can't concentrate b/c I know Good Vibes is coming but I've been there done that with the no sleeping thing before & WAY worse too. It's the caffeine. I can almost guarantee it. When I was going through it, I was up to at least 8 shots a day plus a little extra now and then. I would lie down for bed & be in my bed for about 8 hours but would only sleep for about 2 & that went on for a few months. I was a complete bitch during that time. (yes the me you know is the warm fuzzy nice version of me, isn't that scary? ) I had to go cold turkey to kick it. It wasn't pretty either, but I started sleeping again. I eventually started drinking coffee again b/c I love it so much, but dont ever drink that much anymore. Just stop drinking coffee for a little while & you shouldnt need the extra pills to sleep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #12 May 11, 2011 I've tried completely cutting caffine out, for 3 months, and it didn't help. Now I limit myself to 1 cup of coffee in the morning and MAYBE a can of coke in the afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #13 May 11, 2011 damn then sleeping pill away! or liquor. or relaxation exercises.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #14 May 12, 2011 I get 4-5 hours of sleep a night and I function perfectly..... well after morning coffee and a mid morning Monster..... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 May 12, 2011 Quote I get 4-5 hours of sleep a night and I function perfectly.....after passing out from half a beer well after morning coffee and a mid morning Monster..... FIFY. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
