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Posted by asleepNseattle on October 03, 2009 at 20:25:40:

I fall asleep reading to my son, every night. Short books for 3 year old, and I can't make it to the end. And sometimes I wake up after just a few seconds, and start talking nonsense or on some subject that has nothing to do with the story, or anything my sone would understand. This happens more now, because I am overworked and very tired. I average 4 to 6 hours sleep a night, but sometimes get less if I am on-call for work.

I have also had quick nod-offs behind the wheel, but luckily have never had an accident, got hurt or injured anyone / anything else. But this is scary, because a lot of time I am driving with my wife and 2 kids. I nod off, but "feel" it and immediately pull out of it. Twice, it was just in time or I would have driven out of my lane and off a highway. This usually happens after a tough spell at work, which results in verly little sleep, and after I've eaten a meal. Twice, I also fell asleep at a red light, but again, just a nod off and then pull out of it.

I have no other health issues.


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