Lack of Sleep Concerns
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (200112)
United States
July 11, 2025 2:56am CST
As most of you know, I have a tremendous problem trying to sleep. I get no more than 4 hours of sleep a day; and it's not unusual for me to be up 24-48 hours at a time. I'm always tired; and I know that lack of sleep can cause many negative impacts to the body.
Here are some of them: blood pressure changes, heart rate changes, bags and dark circles under the eyes, memory and learning challenges, weakened immune system, increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, sensitivity to pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain, increased risk of kidney disease, increased hunger especially for sweet, salty and starchy foods, weight gain, risk of major depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety and stress cognitive issues, higher risk of dementia, lack of balance, lower sex drive and gastrointestinal issues.
How is your sleep?
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16 responses
@Fleura (32519)
• United Kingdom
11 Jul
I don't have such a problem as you, thankfully, but I do tend to wake up early and I also get a 'second wind' later in the evening - so I often feel very sleepy in the afternoon and resolve to go to bed early - but then about 9pm I revive and think I will do a few more things, so I don't get to bed until 11 or 12. I do worry that it will affect my cognitive abilities.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
It seems like a lot of seniors have that problem.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
A lot of us "older" people seem to have that problem.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
I'm sorry to hear that you have a problem.
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@snowy22315 (195681)
• United States
11 Jul
Pretty good no complsints. Have you tried melatonin or OTC sleep aids.?Your doctor should also help you out with a prescription med if OTC doesn't work for you. There are lots if things online to help with sleep. Try youtube..and good luck!
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@snowy22315 (195681)
• United States
11 Jul
@LindaOHio Check YouTube for relaxation or meditation things you can do. Do you have a sleep ritual?
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
@snowy22315 Not anymore. I just let my body conk out when it's had enough. I fell asleep yesterday while I was MyLotting.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
I've tried melatonin and sleeping pills. Nothing works.
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@DaddyEvil (159016)
• United States
11 Jul
I sleep two to four hours at a time but average around 8 hours in a day. I talked with my doctor about it and she said as long as I'm still getting the 8 hours a day, I should be okay.
I wish you could get more sleep than you do. 
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@DaddyEvil (159016)
• United States
11 Jul
@LindaOHio What does your doctor say about your sleep patterns?
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
@DaddyEvil Nothing. He keeps offering me sleeping pills; but I've tried most of them; and they don't work.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
I'm sorry you have a problem sleeping.
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@ptrikha_2 (48349)
• India
11 Jul
My sleep is mostly good but insufficient on the weekdays.
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night but not too frequently.
Lack of sleep does causes a lot of problems.
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@LadyDuck (483092)
• Italy
12 Jul
@LindaOHio I did never sleep well, not even when I was a kid.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
Seems like a lot of us have sleep problems.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
@LadyDuck I slept like a rock when I was younger...and I used to take naps every day after work...me and my dog.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
I've tried melatonin and sleeping pills. Nothing works.
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@RasmaSandra (88716)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jul
Sometimes my mind is too active to get to sleep but once I do I sleep very well and get about 7 hours a night or more,
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/remedies-for-insomnia
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
Thanks for the link. I'm glad you get 7 hours or more.
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@Marilynda1225 (86111)
• United States
11 Jul
Thankfully I sleep pretty well but occasionally I have trouble. On those days I can feel the difference and practically drag myself through the day.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
I'm glad that for the most part you sleep well.
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@sallypup (65928)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Jul
@LindaOHio Today has been special. The migraine decided to carry over from last night. The stinker.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
11 Jul
Yes and sleeping pills. Nothing helps.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
@porwest Wait until you're my age. I guess a lot of old people have trouble sleeping.
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@porwest (107221)
• United States
12 Jul
@LindaOHio Sorry to hear that. I hope I never have this experience.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85539)
• Rupert, Idaho
11 Jul
I sleep a good amount, usually tossing and turning every hour or two, but I sleep a lot. Probably too much.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85539)
• Rupert, Idaho
12 Jul
@LindaOHio But I always wake up still tired and not wanting to get up lol. No matter how much sleep I get.
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@GardenGerty (165674)
• United States
11 Jul
I think I get about six hours a night. I have been waking up early this last week or so. I aim to be in bed by 9, but usually it is closer to ten. I have been awake since 4 this morning. I was up once during the night.
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@LindaOHio (200112)
• United States
12 Jul
That's good that you are healthy. I've had this problem for several years now. It's 2:30 am. I'm usually here around that time each morning.
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