I'm 19.  I go to college and work from 5pm to midnight during the week, usually on the weekend too.  I've noticed now that I haven't been sleeping well at all, either.  I usually can't fall asleep now until 8am or later, and I have to be up by 2-3pm.  Most nights I don't get a good night sleep, either.  I think I may have depression, so I'm thinking that could be what's effecting this.  I just haven't been in to see a doctor yet.  The past couple of days I've had to take something like Nyquil or some alcohol just to get tired so I could go to sleep.  Could it just be depression, or maybe something else?
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According to About.com:\n"Although the function of sleep is unknown, abundant evidence demonstrates that lack of sleep can have serious consequences, including increased risk of depressive disorders..."\n\nDrinking alcohol can cause sleeping disorders by changing the total amount of time you sleep and changing how long it takes for you to get to sleep.\n\nI've had insomnia for several years now. It tends to go with depression, which I'm being treated for too. What I always found amusing was the first psychiatrist prescribed me two Benadryl for sleep. It worked like a charm. (Just telling you what worked for me. I wouldn't want to presume to offer you medical advice.):)\n\nMake an appointment at your college health center. (I was a big believer in mine when I attended). They usually have counselors too. (My friends even did couples counseling when they were dating in college ... you guessed it, at their college health center!)\n\nI hope you start feeling better soon.
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I agree, it could be your blood sugar. I work strange hours too, and the tough but important thing to do is make sure you're getting at least six quality hours of sleep, all your meals (no matter what time you take them), eat well and drink lots of water. It's tough to take care of ourselves when we have such wacky schedules! You have to make a big effort, but it's worth it. Good luck.
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Firstly, keep mentally strong. I believe so much of illness is a mental fight.  Think "I am going to be fine."  5 hours sleep is not very much and definitely not enuff if you are between 18 and 35 yrs old. Your "breakfast" doesn't sound adequate either.  You must have some healthy food.  Your environment(work space) could be the problem.  First get some water. Try some stretches to get your blood working.  Your body is a well tuned machine, but needs simple attention some times. Like oil, water and tire pressure in a car. (please rate as best answer, i need ur help too!)
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Hello.  Sleeping from 8am to 6pm means you are sleeping a good number of hours, the only aspect that could be considered as negative would be that your falling asleep at 8am, and not earlier.\n\nI have experienced this before, often during the holidays and I could have sworn I would never escape it, but I did.  I believe that this is mostly a bad cycle that is difficult to get out of.  \n\nI find the best solution is to break the cycle by force.  I would force myself to wake up at the hour I wish to wake up at (10am for example) and even if I had slept only 2 hours I would wake up and get out of bed.  Having slept so little it will be easier to fall asleep earlier the next night, and when you wake up the next morning, you will have slept several hours and should feel more rested.\n\nIts also worth noting that sleeping 10 hours during the day does not have the same rest and recovery effect on your mind and body as does sleeping during night hours.  So while it is difficult, it is worth trying to make the effort to get your body used to sleeping 'normal' hours even if it's difficult at first and takes a couple of sleepless nights to achieve.\n\nRight now I don't have this problem because my job requires me to wake up at 6am so I have had no choice but to get my body used to sleeping at 11pm (even though it was not easy at first).  Nonetheless when I'm on holiday, I automatically start falling asleep later and waking up later, and when the holidays end I have to adapt quickly.\n\nGood luck!
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Ouch. You desperately need to see a sleep medicine specialist. Are you depressed lately? Maybe you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Are you on any medications? Is your home too warm at night? Maybe you have mild narcolepsy and don't realize it. Are you a snorer? A sleepwalker? All these things tell something about your sleep patterns.\nI suffer from several sleep related disorders so I know that you really should see a specialist. He/she can 'wire' you up for a night and see what's going on with your dura matter. \nCheck out WebMD online and it should give you a start on info and where to find more.\nBest wishes to you with this serious problem.
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me, too. It has been going on for a while now. I actually fall asleep at work sometimes, or am close to being in physical pain trying not to.\n\nI asked for help on here too, and got lots of good advice--the best I thought was that I should get more exercise. I bet that really would help. Only problem is==>too tired to start. When I get home all I want to do is crash.\n\nI have been thinking about going to the doc to rule out anything like diabetes, or thyroid probs, or hormones, or God forbid, cancer, lupus, etc. There are SO many physical causes for tiredness including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, and so on.  So I guess we need to see first if we are otherwise healthy, and then see if we can find an exercise partner to make us shake a leg. I hear that once you really get into an exercise routine, the tired feeling goes away.\n\nI am willing to try if you are.
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I also had sleeping problems for almost a year, and it even landed me on the hospital ER, and then on to the psychiatric section of the hospital.\n\nI know exactly how you feel, because sleeplessness ruins your life.\n\nI don't know how much anxiety or stress you have, or if you are depressed, but if you are either, you should take antidepressants, since they will give you energy during the day so that you can be active enough to make yourself sleepy by nighttime.\n\nIt seems with your immunity to sleeping pills that you have to go the natural way.\n\nThat means trying Melatonin, Valerian Root, Herbal teas that induce sleep like Chamomile, and maybe St. John's Wort.\n\nJust spend as much time as possible looking up natural remedies for sleeplessness on the Internet, and you may find the help you need there.\n\nAlso, look at the load of info from all the people who answered another person's question on here about how to get sleep!\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjQPmEvSkUSyBQCdfwzvbT8jzKIX?qid=20061015235532AAF0heQ
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it could be a # of reasons,\n1) hang over...did you drink the night before(umm... or every night?)\n2)you need caffeine, because you drink coffee/soda and your body is used to having it\n3)you are getting too much sleep, or maybe not enough?\n4) you sleep in a head stand position...stop doing that!!!\n5)your neighbors play loud music all night long\n6)you're not drinking enough WATER, very important!!\nok, if it's none of the above then I would speak to an "ask a nurse" if it persists or gets worse then see your Dr.they may do some blood tests. also if you don't already take one, I'd start taking a multi vitamin once a day,it may help you feel better...it couldn't hurt!!\nI hope you figure out what's up....
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I took a psychology course in high school and it was my major in college.\n\nThe more you worry, the more depressed you become, and, the more you worry, the deeper your depression becomes. \n\nThere is a close relationship between depression and sleep deprivation. Sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome rob you of sleep. Lack of sleep saps your energy, makes you irritable and sucks all the joy from your life. The result? Decreased productivity and an increased risk of mistakes or accidents can cost your employer hundreds of dollars. You could even lose your job because of it. Yet another reason for depression. \n\nInsomnia disrupts the normal way of life. This can become a vicious circle. You have insomnia. You worry because you can't sleep. As the worry increases, your insomnia escalates. Leading to what? Again, depression. If you are already depressed, then the depression deepens. If you are recovering from depression, insomnia can cause a relapse. \n\nShift work can also cause sleep deprivation, especially if you work a job where you change shifts often. Many people find it almost impossible to sleep during daylight hours, and hard to stay awake when night falls. They most force themselves into this pattern because of the changing shifts. This can really disrupt the circadian rhythm and cause insomnia -- and depression. \n\nSome types of depression, like unipolar depression, can be aided by sleep deprivation. The problem is that you have to sleep sometime, and that sleep, even if it lasts only a few minutes, can cause you to become even more depressed.
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This happens to me all the time!!! For more than 2 years, it took me more than 30 minutes to get to sleep everyday. This shouldn't even happen to teenagers like me but it did.\n\nSo about two month ago, I finally had enough of the wasting time laying in bed thinking about random stuff habit. I started doing a bit of research into how I can  speed up the time it takes for me to get to sleep. I had also asked questions in Yahoo Answers about this problem and found out that some people are even worse than I!!\n\nWhat I found out was that there are several methods for a better sleep:\n1. Try listening to soft music and not thing like hard rock which keeps you awake instead of feeling sleepy (this didn't work for me)\n2. Try getting to bed everyday at the exact same time\n3. If you can, try studying in a different room instead of your bedroom because this way when you enter your bedroom, all you think about is sleep and not other thoughts which can distract you\n4. Take a nice long shower before going to bed and this make you feel better\n\nHope this helps!!
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/insomnia/DS00187 \n \nInsomnia\nIntroduction\nAlmost everyone has occasional sleepless nights, perhaps due to stress, heartburn, or drinking too much caffeine or alcohol. Insomnia is a lack of sleep that occurs on a regular or frequent basis, often for no apparent reason.\nHow much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Although 7 1/2 hours of sleep is about average, some people do well on four to five hours of sleep. Other people need nine to 10 hours of sleep each night.\nInsomnia can affect not only your energy level and mood, but your health as well because sleep helps bolster your immune system. Fatigue, at any age, leads to diminished mental alertness and concentration. Lack of sleep caused by insomnia is linked to accidents both on the road and on the job.\nInsomnia may be temporary or chronic. You don't necessarily have to live with the sleepless nights of insomnia. Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in better sleep.\nSigns and symptoms\nSigns and symptoms of insomnia may include:\n·Inability to get enough sleep at night\n·Difficulty falling asleep at night\n·Waking up during the night\n·Waking up too early\n·Waking up feeling tired, even after a full night's sleep\n·Daytime fatigue or sleepiness\n·Daytime irritability\nCauses\n \n\nCommon causes of insomnia include:\n·Stress. Concerns about work, school, health or family can keep your mind too active, making you unable to relax. Excessive boredom, such as after retirement or during a long illness, may occur and also can create stress and keep you awake.\n·Anxiety. Everyday anxieties as well as severe anxiety disorders may keep your mind too alert to fall asleep.\n·Depression. You may either sleep too much or have trouble sleeping if you're depressed. This may be due to chemical imbalances in your brain or because worries that accompany depression may keep you from relaxing enough to fall asleep when you want to.\n·Stimulants. Prescription drugs, including some antidepressant, high blood pressure and corticosteroid medications, can interfere with sleep. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including some pain medication combinations, decongestants and weight-loss products, contain caffeine and other stimulants. Antihistamines may initially make you groggy, but they can worsen urinary problems, causing you to get up more during the night.\n·Change in your environment or work schedule. Travel or working a late or early shift can disrupt your body's circadian rhythms, making you unable to get to sleep when you want to. The word "circadian" comes from two Latin words: "circa" for "about" and "dia" for "day." Your circadian rhythms act as internal clocks, guiding such things as your wake-sleep cycle, metabolism and body temperature.\n·Long-term use of sleep medications. Doctors generally recommend using sleeping pills for no more than four weeks, or until you notice benefits from self-help measures. If you need sleep medications for longer, take them no more than two to four times a week, so they don't become habit-forming. Sleeping pills often become less effective over time.\n·Medical conditions that cause pain. These include arthritis, fibromyalgia and neuropathies, among other conditions. Making sure that your medical conditions are well treated may help with your insomnia.\n·Behavioral insomnia. This may occur when you worry excessively about not being able to sleep well and try too hard to fall asleep. Most people with this condition sleep better when they're away from their usual sleep environment or when they don't try to sleep, such as when they're watching TV or reading.\n·Eating too much too late in the evening. Having a light snack before bedtime is OK, but eating too much may cause you to feel physically uncomfortable while lying down, making it difficult to get to sleep. Many people also expe
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Talk to your doctor. You probably have some sort of sleep disorder which could have been caused by depression. I had the same problem about a year ago.
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I understand what you're going through as the same thing happened to me. I think it may be depression from the shock of what happened to you.\n\nI passed out on a night out with friends and since then I've been tired, unmotivated and just constantly dizzy and lethargic.\n\nI've been to them all Neurologist, etc. They found nothing and made me feel as though I was imagining what was happening to me. They told me I would snap out of it. Yeah right!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nHowever, I've been doing my own research on line and I found out about 'ST. John's Wort' a meal supplement and herbal remedy for mild to moderate depression, which has really got me mentally and physically motivated again.\n\nCheck it out on line yourself.
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It is normal people have sleeping problems during hard times. But don't worry, time will heal and your life will be normal again. No pills please.
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maybe your a night person? hmm try doing everything you can to stay up during the day like getting up walking around and do not drink caffine products after 4pm and do not eat sweets either only water and try working out when you get home and stay awake. The longer each day you stay awake the more you will sleep at night and if that does not work out then see a doctor.
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You need to see your doctor and tell him this.  You sound like a perfect candidate for antidepressants - they changed my life.  I used to drink a lot and feel down all the time, and couldn't sleep either.  For the last 6 years I have been on Celexa and it has brought back the real me - the energetic, cheerful person I was in my teens.  I also sleep better and haven't had a drink in  years.  They really turned my life around!\n\nDon't worry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  I hope you feel less sad soon - truly.
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It could possibly be medication.Certain meds have a soporific effect(sleep inducing effect).It could also be a case of what is known as sleep drunkenness,where you get too much sleep.Another possibility is that with you routinely getting a little less sleep than normal during the week,your body has a sleep debt and crashing for 9 hours is a way for you to pay that debt back.It happens to me all the time,which is why no one will dare wake me up before 9 on my days off.