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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Have you tried having a sleep study done? Sometimes your body can go through the sleep cycles weird, or they get interupted resulting in being really tired all the time. A sleep specialist can see what's going on and help you fix it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (3 children)

I'm all for people trying, so agree with this.

But my experience: I haven't had a good night's sleep in 10 years (wake up and am half-asleep, half-awake most of the night). I went to a sleep study, did the sleep-in-hospital-with-electrodes-everywhere thing, met with three doctors in series after, and their conclusion was that I should sleep more. I wish I was joking.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Try hiking a couple of days, better a week. I'm serious: Actually being outside for the whole day re-calibrates the circadian rhythm, and actually being active before going to bed makes sleeping way easier. Just don't make the mistake of setting yourself kilometre goals.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Ugh. Sometimes I think drs just say "it's all in your head" as an easy way to handwave people out the door. They get paid regardless if they solve your problem or not. I'm sorry that happened to you. If you aren't sleeping well that's an issue. Any sleep specialist worth their salt knows this.

It took me about 10 years to get my diagnosis so I feel this. If you have the means maybe seek out a different sleep specialist and do a second test under that one. It's frustrating that to need to do that, but unfortunately that's what it comes to when you run into asshole doctors who don't care, don't bother listen, or just assume your a moron and your suffering is your own doing.

Best luck to you! I hope you get it figured out and find some relief soon

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Did you take their advice? I'm regrettably a person who needs more like 9 to 10 hours of sleep, which is great because I love sleeping, but terrible because I love doing stuff.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Sure, when I can, but the issue is I'm in bed for 8 hours and getting 4-5 hours of sleep...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Who's going to pay for it? I don't have the thousands to fork over for a sleep study.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

That's why I added if you have the means, I absolutely understand if you don't. I just had a tooth extracted that was overdue by a few years. Just didn't have the money to get it filled before it cracked in half and I was in excruciating pain for months. I get it.

Maybe try a community health center if you have one near you? They usually do a sliding scale and can make referrals to doctors who work with uninsured or under-insured people. That's how I got my tooth taken care of without being thousands in debt after. Just google "community health centers near 'name of town & state." That is if you feel like pursuing it. Totally get it if you don't, but the above info can help with other health related issues too.

Either way, I hope even a little of that info is helpful to you. I fucking hate healthcare that's useless AND expensive. Wishing you the best.