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Hi there. I'm struggling with work at the moment, I'm due in tomorrow but have had 1 hours sleep last night and none so far tonight. I really don't feel safe to drive in and I don't think I'll be able to function. I haven't had a day of sick for over a year but I feel guilty about taking time off. How do you cope with work and insomia? Have any of you told your employers or has anyone had to give up work? I have two small children to look after too and I'm really stressing about coping. Any advice would be appreciated x
I would suggest taking a sick day. I understand your hesitation, though – since most don't understand what insomnia really is or just how debilitating it can be. Driving while sleepy is dangerous and (in my opinion) you shouldn't take the risk.
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'Martin' wrote on '15:I would suggest taking a sick day. I understand your hesitation, though – since most don't understand what insomnia really is or just how debilitating it can be. Driving while sleepy is dangerous and (in my opinion) you shouldn't take the risk.
Thanks Martin. I actually went in, I managed to get 4 hours sleep so could just about function but I was very glad to get through the day and get home again!
Nikki
I have similar concerns; I'm a teacher, and my school is an hour away, with a lot of stop-and-go traffic. I took off a whole week off sick, but am still concerned; I can't take any more days off, and I'm still not sleeping (I got 2 hours, tops, last night). I dread returning to work on Tuesday. So, you are definitely not alone! Currently, I'm taking gabitril, mirtazapine, Elivil, and clonidine. All that to get 2 hours of sleep. I agree that you shouldn't drive, if you don't have to… but I also understand that feeling of obligation, and feeling like you have to go in; I know I'm going in Tuesday, no matter what… I just make a concerted effort to stay focused on my driving, but I wish I had another alternative…
Being sleep deprived during the day is ruining my life.
I wrote a post earlier this evening on the subject hoping to hear how others deal with being so tired during the day. I've found two medications online used to promote wakefulness and usually given to narcolepsy patients. I'd like to find out if anyone has ever taken these medications and benefitted from their use. They are Provigil and Nuvigil
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