I am so, so tired [View all]
Long ago I took this complaint to my doctor, who ordered a sleep study. CPAP was prescribed and for a couple of years it seemed to work well.
For the last several months, I have awakened tired, driven to work drowsy, sometimes nodding off,* and have nodded off at my desk. Daily. On the weekends, I take naps. In fact, I'll get up and enjoy my ritual -- have coffee and sit in my chair or outside in good weather and read. Well, I don't read anymore, although I try. I fall asleep.
I had another sleep study a couple of weeks ago. Since my doc is on vacation, I don't have the results yet. Perhaps the CPAP is set at the wrong pressure, or I need a different mask; the sleep study tech made these suggestions. My wife wonders if I might be anemic.
I am so very tired of being tired. I hate dragging myself through the mornings. I can't concentrate. I make notes on tasks throughout the day; sometimes I can't read my writing, and have to go back to the boss to find out what the task was. This is embarrassing.
I am SO very tired of being tired.
Until I see my doc -- any practical suggestions? Not looking for medical advice.
* I have found a way to keep from nodding off while driving to work. I eat celery.
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