tiredness...

[RSteel]

I'm getting so, so, so sleepy. I am so worried. I'm afraid if my sleep patterns don't return to normal, I don't know what I'm going to do. I can't just afford to take this entire year off to just do "what I want to do." That would be great...to have this whole year to myself just to get things straightened out in my life, but I've got to go back to college sometime. That's always been important to me. I might have messed up a couple of semesters, but I don't feel it's over yet. I'm still determined to get my associates degree and then I plan on going for my bachlor's after I earn my credit hours here. I'm afraid though if my sleep patterns don't return to normal, then I won't be able to concentrate in class and do the things I need to do. At least I know I have a few months to test things out and see if things do eventually return to a sense of normal. Does anyone have any advice? Should I devote the rest of this year just to my recovery? I don't want to waste any more money by going to school and not doing well...but, at the same time, I can't wait forever to go back to school. My recovery is the most important thing, I know...but I DON'T HAVE AL L ThE TIME IN THE WORLD to get better. At most I have four months to get back on my feet and start doing better...well enough to attend school and do the necessary work. If you have any suggestions or general recovery advice/tips on this, that would be great. Thanks.

Healing...one little day at a time...

 

[Jeshu]

Rsteel.

Getting better is important but when we are depressed doing things is often good for us -- that is if we can still do things. However if sleep is so overwhelming that you can't study/concentrate any longer than going to school is a waste of time and you have to postpone your studies and concentrate on getting on top of it again.

Are you on medication which makes you so sleepy or is it purely from depression?
(I was on medication for depression once and I slept for a week without waking up apart of going to the toilet. If it is from the medication than a change of meds might get you on top of it again.)

Best Wishes.

 

[soyness]

what about taking a nap or staying active in gym? I know sometimes going to gym helps.

 

[BlackRain]

alright, maybe you could take a few classes...because you need do something to keep the pattern of school going. don't take a full load. though. right now you need a) sleep!!!! GO TO BED! b)spend time with the Lord and get better. recovering is the most important thing for you, now. if you're so busy and overwhelmed that you can't consentrate and get your work done, you need to break. summer is almost here, and i think that will be a great time for you and Christ to rebuild and restore.
stop worrying!! God has everything in his hands. i promise you that God will take care of you. Give it up to him and let him take it away.
Ps. 4:8
"I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD ,
make me dwell in safety."
don't lose hope. you got the right idea, "healing...one day at a time." can't rush it, take it slow. God doesn't ask for us to get better right now, today! nope...he offers a hand and he helps us stand. ever seen a baby try to walk for the first time? they walk soooo slow and as a result their mom or dad walks that pace too to make sure nothing happens to them. they have to be ready if the baby cries and falls. right? so, yeah, that's us. God is walking right their with you. take security in that and keep on walking!!

 

[PolskiKrol]

Are you sure your sleep is totally depresion related? You might have a sleeping disorder. Ive had sleep apnea since I was 2 years old but i didnt realize it until a few weeks ago (because your unconsious when it happens)

When was the last time you remember dreaming? Although you might be asleep, you might not be getting the REM sleep that we need for our overall health. You might want to ask a physician and possibly get a sleep study done.

 

[RSteel]

I honestly don't remember the last time I dreamed. I'm not even sure that I dreamed. I can't sleep tonight...that's why I'm up writing this... I'm getting tired of not sleeping...I'm getting to the point where I just don't care anymore... My head hurts, I can't sleep...and when I sleep at night all I get is this "mental chatter" as I like to call it. All I can do is roll around in the bed and I finally got up 2nite because I just couldn't take it much longer...

 

[PolskiKrol]

Same here, its 5 in the morning. Im tired, but its like my mind doesnt want me to sleep. I'm waiting for my sleep doctor to get back from vacation so I can start some of my treatment options. I hope to get this pressure breathing machine on monday temporarily so I can feel better until i can get surgery or somthing.