# So I think I have a sleep disorder...
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [February 27, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079 "2008-02-27T01:44:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/1 "2008-02-27T01:44:52Z")
Well for the past 6 or more months I’ve not had one full nights rest, during normal sleep hours. I stay up all day, and all night and only periodically throughout the day do I feel tired. Doing random things at home, I usually fall asleep.
I have normal amounts of energy and I do the same normal activities each day. Although when I do sleep it is damn near impossible for anyone or anything to wake me up.
I’d like to get this taken care of before I really start to fuck myself up.
Is there special doctors, or something like a sleep therapist that I could see to help take care of this?
Any input or personal experiences with similar problems would be much appreciated.
I know some of you are going to say go see my doctor, but honestly the guy is a dumb fuck and I honestly don’t even feel comfortable having him diagnose anything on me and I’d like to avoid going to him at all cost.
I have no problem seeing a specialist for this, even if it means paying twice as much as it would for me to see my regular “doctor”
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### Author:  [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/2 "2008-02-27T01:54:08Z")
I work nights (for ~1 year now), and have truly learned the value of sleep. You absolutely need it, and you don’t realize the damage you’re doing to yourself by not getting enough. At least 7 hours a day. If you’re getting less you’re doing irrepairable damage. Don’t take it for granted.
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### Author:  [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/3 "2008-02-27T02:25:28Z")
i have horrible insomnia. i sit in my room staring at the wall/tv (without realizing what is on) /my computer. i usually get to sleep around 9 or 10 am-ish. i work at 4 or 5 pm. i wake up feeling worse than when i went to sleep because i generally wake up every hour and a half or so. i’ve been this way for a few(7) years now. it sucks. i hope you find a solution to your problem. i notice that myself and 91mr2 are the only ones on here between 4 and 5:30 am. not sleeping sucks a D.
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### Author:  [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/4 "2008-02-27T02:50:09Z")
people are creatures of habit. If you sleep during the day then you wont be able to sleep at night. Your body learns the pattern, gets used to it, and follows it.
Force yourself to stay up during the day… no matter how tired you feel.
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### Author:  [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/5 "2008-02-27T03:19:49Z")
> [@92slowcivic](#):
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> not sleeping sucks a D.
I get enough, most days, occasionally I run myself a little too lean though. I get enough sleep, and still make time to do the things I want to, it works out.
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### Author:  [@Oroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oroc)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/6 "2008-02-27T04:09:19Z")
i have a wake up disorder…
What are your eating habits like? Do you take medications, supplements, excessive caffine?
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### Author:  [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/7 "2008-02-27T04:46:02Z")
do you experience alot of stress? are you depressed? do you think about shit when your laying down trying to fall asleep?
the most common reason people experience insomnia is because they cant stop their thought process when trying to fall asleep. usually its caused by stress or depression. so if this is the case you should try to combat those conditions first before you resort to seeing a doctor thats just going to prescribe you sleeping pills.
the man with the clear conscience always gets the best nights sleep.
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### Author:  [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/8 "2008-02-27T06:46:27Z")
drink before bead, works for me, one or two beers, boom sleepy. There are also sleep study centers around, i had one done a couple years ago they attach sensors to various parts of yer face, body. helped.
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/9 "2008-02-27T06:48:57Z")
Melatonin. It’s an herbal supplement. Take it half an hour to an hour before you’d like to go to sleep. You’ll be out.
I have delayed sleep phase syndrome (can only sleep from like 4-5am on) and i’ve been taking it ever since i got a full-time day job. Hasn’t failed me yet. When I tried not taking it one night, sure enough, couldn’t get to sleep before 4:30 for an 8AM wakeup.
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/10 "2008-02-27T07:02:06Z")
Get a better doctor. Get a referral from that better doctor to a sleep disorder specialist. Get your sleep problem fixed. ???. Profit.
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### Author:  [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/11 "2008-02-27T07:35:31Z")
> [@Violator](#):
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> people are creatures of habit. If you sleep during the day then you wont be able to sleep at night. Your body learns the pattern, gets used to it, and follows it.
>
> Force yourself to stay up during the day… no matter how tired you feel.
Yep, also eating has a lot to do with your sleeping rhythm too.
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### Author:  [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/12 "2008-02-27T07:50:54Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> Melatonin. It’s an herbal supplement. Take it half an hour to an hour before you’d like to go to sleep. You’ll be out.
> I have delayed sleep phase syndrome (can only sleep from like 4-5am on) and i’ve been taking it ever since i got a full-time day job. Hasn’t failed me yet. When I tried not taking it one night, sure enough, couldn’t get to sleep before 4:30 for an 8AM wakeup.
My friend swears by Melatonin. He is stressed out and this is the only thing that helps him get to sleep.
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### Author:  [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/13 "2008-02-27T09:39:33Z")
u have aids
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### Author:  [@cky89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cky89)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/14 "2008-02-27T10:06:49Z")
> [@d3x](#):
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> do you experience alot of stress? are you depressed? do you think about shit when your laying down trying to fall asleep?
>
> the most common reason people experience insomnia is because they cant stop their thought process when trying to fall asleep. usually its caused by stress or depression. so if this is the case you should try to combat those conditions first before you resort to seeing a doctor thats just going to prescribe you sleeping pills.
>
> the man with the clear conscience always gets the best nights sleep.
Yes to all 3. I have medicine for one of them, yet still sleep issues.
> [@Joe](#):
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> Melatonin. It’s an herbal supplement. Take it half an hour to an hour before you’d like to go to sleep. You’ll be out.
> I have delayed sleep phase syndrome (can only sleep from like 4-5am on) and i’ve been taking it ever since i got a full-time day job. Hasn’t failed me yet. When I tried not taking it one night, sure enough, couldn’t get to sleep before 4:30 for an 8AM wakeup.
I’m going to give this a try, thanks!
> [@ILCisDEAD](#):
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> Yep, also eating has a lot to do with your sleeping rhythm too.
My eating is fucked. I never get to eat a healthy meal anymore
> [@psphinx81](#):
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> u have aids
Why didn’t you tell me before we…:whip:
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### Author:  [@02svtfocus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02svtfocus)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/15 "2008-02-27T12:41:32Z")
I’ve never tried Melatonin but it helps develop normal sleeping patterns, so I would try it in your case.
I take diphenhydramine (Unisom, Walsom, Benedryl) to help me sleep. Knocks me out, keeps me sleeping throughout the night, and I usually wake up exactly 8 hours later without feeling groggy.
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### Author:  [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/16 "2008-02-27T13:06:49Z")
> [@cky89](#):
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> My eating is fucked. I never get to eat a healthy meal anymore
its not about eating healthy… its when you eat
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/17 "2008-02-27T13:40:41Z")
The only times I can’t get normal sleep is when my g/f lays all over me. Sure it’s fun before bed, but when i’m trying to sleep, I need my space.
I’ve heard good things about Melatonin as well. :tup:
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### Author:  [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/18 "2008-02-27T13:45:52Z")
> [@Joe](#):
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> Melatonin. It’s an herbal supplement. Take it half an hour to an hour before you’d like to go to sleep. You’ll be out.
> I have delayed sleep phase syndrome (can only sleep from like 4-5am on) and i’ve been taking it ever since i got a full-time day job. Hasn’t failed me yet. When I tried not taking it one night, sure enough, couldn’t get to sleep before 4:30 for an 8AM wakeup.
Hmm im going to have to look into that. I seriously have no chance of falling asleep before 4am it just wont happen. If i do try to ill lay there for like an hour then get pissed cuz i cant sleep which just makes me want to stay up very annoying.
I mean its pretty lame when i work at noon and have a hard time waking up on time or getting a descent nights sleep.
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### Author:  [@fbrendan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fbrendan)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/19 "2008-02-27T13:47:15Z")
Thanks Joe.
I’m going to try that out. I was recommended it before, but forgot about it.
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### Author:  [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)
#### Post date: [February 27, 2008, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-think-i-have-a-sleep-disorder/44079/20 "2008-02-27T13:57:03Z")
yeah its really cheap too. Got 300 pill bottle for like 6 bucks or something. I took 2 a night for the first week, now 1 is more than enough. For those of you that knew me, I hadn’t been to bed before 3AM or so for 5 years until a month ago, so I can’t say enough about the stuff.
Just be prepared for possibly wacky, really vivid dreams.
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