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Javaman

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5. I know as I get older my sleep pattern has most definitely changed.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Mar 12, 2018, 12:05 PM

Mar 2018

I don't sleep as deep and not as long.

As a result I'm usually always tired.

And it effects my work enormously.

I have tried all sorts of things to help short of drugs (I just can't go there) and some sort of help but mostly, it's temporary at best.

I do all that one is supposed to do to get a good nights sleep, but to no avail.

I just roll with it as best as I can, but quite frankly, it sucks.

and on the rare occasion I get get 6 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, it's like a miracle. I notice a difference right away. more energy and my focus is so much better.

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What Really Happens to Our Brains When We're Sleep Deprived? A Neurologist Explains [View all] Judi Lynn Mar 2018 OP

Given that most people are chronically sleep deprived, often by choice PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #1

You're dismissing a major body stressor Boomer Mar 2018 #2

It seems to me as though people make a huge big deal out PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #3

Maybe you just haven't paid attention? Boomer Mar 2018 #4

I know as I get older my sleep pattern has most definitely changed. Javaman Mar 2018 #5

I'm right there with you NickB79 Mar 2018 #6

My excuse Delphinus Mar 2018 #7