This is probably insomnia

sleep deprivation
@mydanods (6513)
Nigeria
February 5, 2018 9:50pm CST
Sleep deprivation is not a good thing. The body needs rest in order to function well. For some days now, I have not been sleeping well. Let me say, for a week now. I go to bed at around 11pm and find that I wake up at 2am, deep in the night. Sleep has completely vanished. To make time fly, I log onto mylot and check my notifications. I try my best to go back to sleep but unsuccessfully. Is this insomnia or something else? It is not a good trend. I am not happy about it. I am afraid it might lead to something else, maybe my falling sick. Can anyone explain what is happening and how I can regain my ability to sleep? Photo credit: pixabay.com
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
6 Feb 18
I have had such experience and I can tell you it’s not good. You can always take a warm bath before going to sleep and try to sleep a bit late.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
Since I started interacting on mylot again, I have been sleeping by 11pm. That's late as anyone can get.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
9 Feb 18
@aureliah Sleep 11pm. Wake 4am. Now a routine. My neighbor wakes me up.
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The Fly One
@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
9 Feb 18
@mydanods and what time do you wake up in the morning?
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Feb 18
I often have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep. Not much seems to help, but getting on line probably isn't a good idea. The bright screen and entertainment can wake you more. Best wishes, I know how you feel and it's miserable.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
It's miserable. A healthy person should get at least 7 hours of sleep everyday. I am doing only 3. I am really concerned.
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Feb 18
@mydanods Have you talked to your doctor?
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
@1creekgirl Is it that serious that I should talk to a doctor? It is just a new development. I am watching it. If it continues, I will surely talk to my doctor.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
6 Feb 18
sleep is really needed for our body are there any vices you currently have? eating habits, drinking, smoking? I hear that also affects sleep
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
I think I eat late. At around 10pm. Could that be contributing to it? Don't smoke, doesn't drink.
LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
6 Feb 18
I have experience it yet again for two days straight now. But I couldn't stop myself from surfing the net or watching some news.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
I think it's unhealthy for me that is why I asked about it on mylot. Do you enjoy not getting enough sleep at all?
Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
6 Feb 18
I do not know if this is insomnia but I have exactly the same problem. I go to bed around 10:30 PM, I read for about half an hour, but I wake up in the middle of the night (usually 3:00 am) unable to get back to sleep.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
Birds of the same feather flock together, heh
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
7 Feb 18
@mydanods You are right.
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Nature_Lover
@Mshafeeq (2746)
• Kuwait, Kuwait
6 Feb 18
In insomnia you never get sleep at all not even for a hour. If you get sleep for an hour then there should be some other problem.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
Is that so? I sleep for three hours. Today, I went out but was uncomfortable. I found myself sleeping while holding a discussion with someone. It is making me miserable.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
6 Feb 18
I think that is insomnia indeed. I also have problem sleeping early like at 10:00 because I wake up at 5:00 to prepare for work. I get to sleep at 11:00 or past that, so I always lack sleep and feel sleepy at work. When you awaken, it is said not to get your gadgets because their lights will make you more awake. What you should do is read a book. That can make you sleepy again.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
I will try it out. Thanks for the suggestion
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148771)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Feb 18
Do not drink any caffeine at night before you go to bed and get some exercise.
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Nnaemeka
@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
6 Feb 18
I've been lazy about doing exercises. I will put it on my schedule. Thanks