Posted by NoReason on April 15, 2008 at 21:27:03:I am a 35 year old disabled man. I have come here seeking advice on how to correct my sleep trouble since i am unable to coordinate my sleep hours to get have a sleep study done.
Its difficult for me to get to sleep, sometimes. it might take an hour to an hour and a half before sleep. sometimes i worry about life other times i just can't drift away. this aspect of my problem is less worrisome than the next aspect.
the second aspect to my sleep problem is that i sleep for too long. i will often not wake up for about 11-12 hours from the time i laid my head to rest. if i wake up prior to that, like an hour or two before that, its very difficult for me to want to start the day, i'll tell myself, just a little rest, and often start my day at the usual time about 12 hours after i went to bed.
its very upsetting because my sleep is one of the biggest reasons that i cannot feel like a normal human being. i cannot be awake during the hours that i wish to be awake and therefore cannot take care of the things that are really important in my life.
my disability is schizophrenia. i have been taking my antipsychotics (rispderdal) for so long that it has zero drowsy effects on me. i also take two or three benedryl capsules at bedtime. i have for about about 3 months now. one night recently i did not take them and did not go to sleep for maybe 4-5 or so hours after going to bed.
i realize alot of you that may help me are people who have issues with sleep as well. i just want to express that i'm powerless over my sleep and i greatly appreciate any sympathize with other people having issues. at least in my case it feels like it could be classified as a disease itself. thank you so much for any help you can share.