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all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*

It kinda depends on the situation.

If you've been having less sleep than normal, then no.

Otherwise, it may be a sign of depression. Either way, if it doesn't go away in a few days, talk to your doctor.

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*

Depends. What does she look like? ;)

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*
"To sleep, perchance to dream. Aye, there's the rub." I dunno if it's worse when you can't seem to sleep when you're exhausted. We probably should seek professional help.:(

If you've been having less sleep than normal, then no.
No, I've been getting a solid 8 hours every night. I've been forcing myself to stay awake and not sleep all day as I don't think it's healthy, but as it is as soon as I'm awake I want to sleep again.

Otherwise, it may be a sign of depression. Either way, if it doesn't go away in a few days, talk to your doctor.
I'm thinking this might be it.
But I've been trying to keep busy so I don't get overwhelmed with those sorts of feelings.

"To sleep, perchance to dream. Aye, there's the rub." I dunno if it's worse when you can't seem to sleep when you're exhausted. We probably should seek professional help.:(
Yeah, that does suck too.

Lately it feels like the only things I look forward to are my crappy job that I hate and sleep though.

Sex is best cure for depression

it could also be mono.

if your eating patterns have also been off, I would see a doctor as soon as you can.

Yeah, that does suck too.

Lately it feels like the only things I look forward to are my crappy job that I hate and sleep though.
My job doesn't look like it'll be that bad. But I don't really look forward to it. I have nothing to look forward to. My dreams...eh, no one wants to hear about that. But suffice to say that sleep is no refuge for me.

Sex is best cure for depression
Yeah... my bf dumped me on Monday... that's not happening anytime soon.

My job doesn't look like it'll be that bad. But I don't really look forward to it. I have nothing to look forward to.
I only look forward to my job because it's something to do, it distracts me from being dumped temporarily and from the fact that my family is moving out of the country and that my finances for September do not look too bright. I hate it otherwise.

My dreams...eh, no one wants to hear about that. But suffice to say that sleep is no refuge for me.
I've hardly been dreaming lately. It's probably for the best that I haven't been.

Well, depression and mono have already been mentioned as possibilities, I might also make note of several types of bacterial infections that can also be the cause.

Not to mention just plain overwork. Come the latter half of the quarter at school, somehow my life collapses into an endless cycle of class, work and sleep. I actually get so exhausted that I knock my own immune system down so far that I get physically ill. I've spent the last two spring breaks working off some sort of bizzare bacterial infection. But after that, the week off after that always puts me right.

I would also strongly advise against alcoholic beverages at this current point in time. Stick with water, even at dinnertime. I know this isn't the sort of comment one would expect from me, and it's probably advice I wouldn't follow if I were having problems with exhaustion, but take my advice on this one.

I would also strongly advise against alcoholic beverages at this current point in time. Stick with water, even at dinnertime. I know this isn't the sort of comment one would expect from me, and it's probably advice I wouldn't follow if I were having problems with exhaustion, but take my advice on this one.
I hardly drink anyways.

It's fortunate that I don't drink when I'm by myself, sobriety really sucks lately and I have enough booze to remain relatively plastered for a while on my shelf.

I only look forward to my job because it's something to do, it distracts me from being dumped temporarily and from the fact that my family is moving out of the country and that my finances for September do not look too bright. I hate it otherwise.


I've hardly been dreaming lately. It's probably for the best that I haven't been.
Ah, well, that's what video games are for. Violent, bloody video games.

Perhaps. But that could cause problems. Maybe you aren't working through some of those issues like you should.

I hardly drink anyways.

It's fortunate that I don't drink when I'm by myself, sobriety really sucks lately and I have enough booze to remain relatively plastered for a while on my shelf.
Sobriety can suck, but at times it's important to maintain that sobriety. Anways, drinking alone isn't fun.

I'm no professional, but, from personal experience I would advise you to keep an eye on it for a couple of days. Take it easy, get more than eight hours of sleep if you can. Oftentimes, people who are around that 18-24 year old time spot can need as much as ten hours of sleep a night. Treat yourself right, don't stress. If it's just a garden variety case of exhaustion combined with mild depression, you should be back to normal in about a week. If you don't feel normal in a week though, you should consider a visit to a doctor, be it your own physician (not only will they be trained to deal with exhaustion, but they will have a decent knowledge of psychology and be able to refer you to an actual psychologist) or a specialist of some sort. But hopefully it won't get to that point.

I hope that I've been able to add a bit of help.

Ah, well, that's what video games are for. Violent, bloody video games.

Perhaps. But that could cause problems. Maybe you aren't working through some of those issues like you should.
I don't have any video games. I could go visit my parents while they're still around, play the sims, make a sim and kill it though...

I don't think that dreams will help me deal with these problems. I don't know how to deal with them anymore. Usually I have friends around whose shoulders I could cry on, but they've all left or are leaving and the ones who remain I'm not that close to... I don't know how I'm going to handle my finances, usually my parents would help me out with them, but they're not going to be able to. Hell, usually my parents are around for emotional support and encouragement... now they won't be.
The only thing I had to look forward to this summer was my bf coming back from Europe and then he goes and dumps me a week before he's due back. I really wish I could just sleep and never wake up at this point.

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*

i never sleep..it is causing oldtimers with me...betwen my kid being away..horrid toothaches..and booze to drown it all.

that said,disclaimers done with..maybe if you were not here,then you may be asleep...but then again,so would i!

but then the dreams come...aargh..lol

Sobriety can suck, but at times it's important to maintain that sobriety. Anways, drinking alone isn't fun.

I'm no professional, but, from personal experience I would advise you to keep an eye on it for a couple of days. Take it easy, get more than eight hours of sleep if you can. Oftentimes, people who are around that 18-24 year old time spot can need as much as ten hours of sleep a night. Treat yourself right, don't stress. If it's just a garden variety case of exhaustion combined with mild depression, you should be back to normal in about a week. If you don't feel normal in a week though, you should consider a visit to a doctor, be it your own physician (not only will they be trained to deal with exhaustion, but they will have a decent knowledge of psychology and be able to refer you to an actual psychologist) or a specialist of some sort. But hopefully it won't get to that point.

I hope that I've been able to add a bit of help.

Ok, I'll try sleeping more, but lately I've been waking up before my alarm, so I feel like I'm getting enough sleep, I just don't want to be awake. I think I really just want a hug and for someone to let me cry on their shoulder, but I don't have anyone around who would let me do that or who I'd feel comfortable doing that with.

And a week seems to be the guideline for everything, isn't it? If you have a cold that doesn't get better for a week, go see the doctor..

I don't have any video games. I could go visit my parents while they're still around, play the sims, make a sim and kill it though...

I don't think that dreams will help me deal with these problems. I don't know how to deal with them anymore. Usually I have friends around whose shoulders I could cry on, but they've all left or are leaving and the ones who remain I'm not that close to... I don't know how I'm going to handle my finances, usually my parents would help me out with them, but they're not going to be able to. Hell, usually my parents are around for emotional support and encouragement... now they won't be.
The only thing I had to look forward to this summer was my bf coming back from Europe and then he goes and dumps me a week before he's due back. I really wish I could just sleep and never wake up at this point.
Ah, well, it's never too late to start gaming.

I wish I could help you. I have empty shoulders, but I'm not really near you. Maybe you should seal your emotions away for a while. I did that for 17 years. Sure, I'm crazy now, but it seems to be working out.:p
All seriousness aside, just take some time to contemplate things. They'll work out. They always do for someone like you.

Yeah... my bf dumped me on Monday... that's not happening anytime soon.

I eagerly offer you my services. Even for the non-fun boyfriend stuff, like moving furniture. :p

I eagerly offer you my services. Even for the non-fun boyfriend stuff, like moving furniture. :p
I think the point is that she isn't interested.:rolleyes:

I think the point is that she isn't interested.:rolleyes:

True, but last time I was dumped, the thing that helped best was when a few other people started throwing themselves at me. I politely declined, but it brought a grin to my face after I had spent a week in bed listening to country music- the music of pain.

True, but last time I was dumped, the thing that helped best was when a few other people started throwing themselves at me. I politely declined, but it brought a grin to my face after I had spent a week in bed listening to country music- the music of pain.
*shudders at the mention of country music*
I hate that crap. I'll take "I'm not okay" followed by "Here's to the night" followed by "Pain." Good stuff. Enough energy to work out those entrenched emotions. Besides, she knows she's sexy. She doesn't need reassurance of that, methinks. Just the pain of betrayal and suchlike to work through.

Yeah... my bf dumped me on Monday... that's not happening anytime soon.

Okay, did your desire to sleep start around Monday or did it start around the time the relationship went sour? If so, you have situational depression (note: I'm not a mental health professional). Situational depression will go away over time and a small dose of meds can help you function until the depression clears up. However, if this is a lifelong thing, you might have dysthymia or major depressive disorder (depending on how serious you are).

If you are a teen, then it might also be a bit normal. I know my brother and I both went through phases where we would take naps after school. The doc said that teens, at times, need more than eight hours of sleep.

It could also be your body clock. You might just naturally be a night person who is trying to live during the day. Studies have shown that everyone has a natural body clock but not everyones' clock is set to a 9-5 world. I believe this because my body is more on a second shift rather than a first shift.

Finally, watch what you eat... you could have low Iron or something of that nature.

I guess the best thing to do is to document what you eat, what you drink when you feel tired, when you actually sleep, and your emotional states through-out the day for a week or so and then go see a doctor. Doctors love notes like that and it helps them figure out what's wrong.

*shudders at the mention of country music*
I hate that crap. I'll take "I'm not okay" followed by "Here's to the night" followed by "Pain." Good stuff. Enough energy to work out those entrenched emotions. Besides, she knows she's sexy. She doesn't need reassurance of that, methinks. Just the pain of betrayal and suchlike to work through.

I hate that crap too. But some of it is oddly soothing in that Enya sort of way when you are depressed.

And it NEVER hurts to remind a depressed woman she is sexy. She may bite your head off for it, true, but anger is a healthier emotion than sorrow. Or she just might crack a smile.

Okay, did your desire to sleep start around Monday or did it start around the time the relationship went sour? If so, you have situational depression (note: I'm not a mental health professional). Situational depression will go away over time and a small dose of meds can help you function until the depression clears up. However, if this is a lifelong thing, you might have dysthymia or major depressive disorder (depending on how serious you are).

If you are a teen, then it might also be a bit normal. I know my brother and I both went through phases where we would take naps after school. The doc said that teens, at times, need more than eight hours of sleep.

It could also be your body clock. You might just naturally be a night person who is trying to live during the day. Studies have shown that everyone has a natural body clock but not everyones' clock is set to a 9-5 world. I believe this because my body is more on a second shift rather than a first shift.

Finally, watch what you eat... you could have low Iron or something of that nature.

I guess the best thing to do is to document what you eat, what you drink when you feel tired, when you actually sleep, and your emotional states through-out the day for a week or so and then go see a doctor. Doctors love notes like that and it helps them figure out what's wrong.
Bah! No meds for situational depression. She'll get better on her own. Time and meditation work wonders.

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*
Do you need to eat more meat?
I mean do you have an iron defficiancy?
:(

I hate that crap too. But some of it is oddly soothing in that Enya sort of way when you are depressed.

And it NEVER hurts to remind a depressed woman she is sexy. She may bite your head off for it, true, but anger is a healthier emotion than sorrow. Or she just might crack a smile.
No, it isn't. It's nauseating at best during depression.

So you caught on, eh? I just used that as an excuse to subliminally tell Dakini how sexy she is. And no, anger isn't healthier than sorrow. It's more dangerous. Sorrow is at least a mellow, controllable emotion. And given that I've now added myself to those throwing themselves at her, I think she prolly will smile, if she's not already laughing her cute li'l ass off.:p

Yeah... my bf dumped me on Monday... that's not happening anytime soon.

Thats probably it. You are a bit deoressed and probably stressed too.
It'll pass.

If it's depression about getting dumped it will go away. In the mean time I would recommend that you do something physical. Take a walk, work out, anything like that. The body goes into a fight or flight and when you deny a physical workout it doesn't know what to do so shuts down. Also watch what you eat. Cut down on sugar and caffene and nicotine. Good advice regardless what's wrong. Beyond that it's good to get out of the house and be among people. The human is a pack animal and wants to be in a group. If it holds on for a couple weeks see a doctor.

If it's depression about getting dumped it will go away. In the mean time I would recommend that you do something physical. Take a walk, work out, anything like that. The body goes into a fight or flight and when you deny a physical workout it doesn't know what to do so shuts down. Also watch what you eat. Cut down on sugar and caffene and nicotine. Good advice regardless what's wrong. Beyond that it's good to get out of the house and be among people. The human is a pack animal and wants to be in a group. If it holds on for a couple weeks see a doctor.
Odd, I hate groups. Hmmm....

I know exactly how you feel. I wish i could give you a hug or that shoulder to cry on - i hate to see other people unhappy. I hope a virtual hug helps at least an itsy-bit. :fluffle:

Just remember, you aren't alone, even when you feel like you are, its NOT true, there are lots and lots of people who care about you.

I know exactly how you feel. I wish i could give you a hug or that shoulder to cry on - i hate to see other people unhappy. I hope a virtual hug helps at least an itsy-bit. :fluffle:

Just remember, you aren't alone, even when you feel like you are, its NOT true, there are lots and lots of people who care about you.
Pssst! Tell a corny joke now!:p

Pssst! Tell a corny joke now!:p
I am full of corny jokes! Since I am blonde, blonde jokes are my favorite.

How do you kill a blonde? Put a scratch and sniff at the bottom of a pool

The Easter Bunny, Santa Clause, A Brunette, and a Smart Blonde all jump off a cliff at exactly the same time. Who lands first? The Brunette. All of the others are figments of the imagination

A good Irish joke since, I'm Irish, too:
What's the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish funeral? One less drunk
How many Irishmen does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 11. Why?One to hold the lightbulb, 10 to sit around and drink until the room spins.
How many PMSing women does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 7 Why? IT JUST DOES, OKAY!!!!

I hope these were not counter-productive.

I am full of corny jokes! Since I am blonde, blonde jokes are my favorite.

How do you kill a blonde? Put a scratch and sniff at the bottom of a pool

The Easter Bunny, Santa Clause, A Brunette, and a Smart Blonde all jump off a cliff at exactly the same time. Who lands first? The Brunette. All of the others are figments of the imagination

A good Irish joke since, I'm Irish, too:
What's the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish funeral? One less drunk
How many Irishmen does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 11. Why?One to hold the lightbulb, 10 to sit around and drink until the room spins.
How many PMSing women does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 7 Why? IT JUST DOES, OKAY!!!!

I hope these were not counter-productive.
ROFLMAO!! Those are awesome.:D I'm Irish, so I understand how difficult it is to make a room spin.:p
*awaits Dakini's reaction*

ROFLMAO!! Those are awesome.:D I'm Irish, so I understand how difficult it is to make a room spin.:p
*awaits Dakini's reaction*
Is there already a corny jokes thread? One ought to be started....

Also, you may be awaiting the lovely lady's reaction for a bit....her last post on this thread was at about 4:12 GMT, more than two hours ago. I hope she was feeling a little bit better.

Oh, also, Dakini, whenever I am feeling low I consume lots and lots of chocolate. It helps me, I dunno if it'll help you, but its an idea.

Is there already a corny jokes thread? One ought to be started....
Prolly, but I don't really have any and I'm too lazy. Maybe after someone starts the "Which NSer Would You Stalk" thread....

Prolly, but I don't really have any and I'm too lazy. Maybe after someone starts the "Which NSer Would You Stalk" thread....

Its 2:30 am my time....I'm too tired to start a thread now. Maybe I will in morning or something. Gnight Dominion (i was gonna call you Fascist, but it sounded like such an insult, hehe). :fluffle:

Its 2:30 am my time....I'm too tired to start a thread now. Maybe I will in morning or something. Gnight Dominion (i was gonna call you Fascist, but it sounded like such an insult, hehe). :fluffle:
You're an hour ahead of me. I agree, though. I don't think it's insulting, but most people call me FD. Except for Gravlen, who tends to call me Fascist D.

Besides, she knows she's sexy. She doesn't need reassurance of that, methinks. Just the pain of betrayal and suchlike to work through.
Yeah. I know that I'm gorgeous and awesome and he's a fucking retard for dumping me. I just didn't expect him to be such a retard. And there's no real closure due to the way he did it, it still feels like there's a possibility that things could work, I'm not sure that I'd take him back if the opportunity came up, but if the reason he gave wasn't a total cop-out and was the only one then really, there was no reason for him to dump me in the first place.

Okay, did your desire to sleep start around Monday or did it start around the time the relationship went sour?
The relationship went sour on Monday, there was no warning prior to then. I've been feeling like I just want to lie in bed for a while though, my summer's been pretty shitty in general.

If so, you have situational depression (note: I'm not a mental health professional). Situational depression will go away over time and a small dose of meds can help you function until the depression clears up. However, if this is a lifelong thing, you might have dysthymia or major depressive disorder (depending on how serious you are).
I'll probably feel alright once school starts up again, it will keep me busy and since I'll be studying hard, I'll have good marks to celebrate *knocks on wood* which will cheer me up.

If you are a teen, then it might also be a bit normal. I know my brother and I both went through phases where we would take naps after school. The doc said that teens, at times, need more than eight hours of sleep.
No, I'm 22.

It could also be your body clock. You might just naturally be a night person who is trying to live during the day. Studies have shown that everyone has a natural body clock but not everyones' clock is set to a 9-5 world. I believe this because my body is more on a second shift rather than a first shift.
I was keeping these hours during the semester and doing alright... although I did take occasional naps in class or in the library, but I was also getting 5-6 hours of sleep instead of 8.

Finally, watch what you eat... you could have low Iron or something of that nature.

I guess the best thing to do is to document what you eat, what you drink when you feel tired, when you actually sleep, and your emotional states through-out the day for a week or so and then go see a doctor. Doctors love notes like that and it helps them figure out what's wrong.
Yeah, I guess I could do that if it doesnt' blow over.

Yeah. I know that I'm gorgeous and awesome and he's a fucking retard for dumping me. I just didn't expect him to be such a retard. And there's no real closure due to the way he did it, it still feels like there's a possibility that things could work, I'm not sure that I'd take him back if the opportunity came up, but if the reason he gave wasn't a total cop-out and was the only one then really, there was no reason for him to dump me in the first place.
You're expectations were too high.:p Forget him. I doubt he's worthy of the Goddess Dakini. Forgive me, though, for forgetting how he dumped you....
*bows apologetically*

It could be depression or it could be something else, regardless, see a doctor. If you have an infection, it'll need to be treated. If you're depressed, it'll need another kind of treatment - diet and healthy life choices are all well and good, but clinical depression only responds to those indifferently.

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*
It could be. I went through a stretch when all I wanted to do was sleep, and I could hardly get out of bed. Turns out I was anemic to the point of practically passing out...that's the kind of thing that can put a crimp in your style if you don't get medical treatment. :)

It could be. I went through a stretch when all I wanted to do was sleep, and I could hardly get out of bed. Turns out I was anemic to the point of practically passing out...that's the kind of thing that can put a crimp in your style if you don't get medical treatment. :)
And who knows more about style than Bottle?;)

It could be. I went through a stretch when all I wanted to do was sleep, and I could hardly get out of bed. Turns out I was anemic to the point of practically passing out...that's the kind of thing that can put a crimp in your style if you don't get medical treatment. :)
Hmm... well, I'm not almost passing out, but maybe I should start taking those multivitamins and see if that helps things.

And who knows more about style than Bottle?;)
If wearing plaids with stripes is wrong, baby I don't wanna be right.

If wearing plaids with stripes is wrong, baby I don't wanna be right.
LOL I know nothing of that sort of style. Now, if you were talking words...
*orgasms*

No, I've been getting a solid 8 hours every night. I've been forcing myself to stay awake and not sleep all day as I don't think it's healthy, but as it is as soon as I'm awake I want to sleep again.



Only 8 hours? Damn... I usually sleep from like 5am to around 3pm, but I'm a bum that's still got a year left of school. :D

Only 8 hours? Damn... I usually sleep from like 5am to around 3pm, but I'm a bum that's still got a year left of school. :D

Those are the hours I normally sleep too. Unfortunatly, I've got a stupid 9-5 job.
Anybody got sneaky places in the office to catch some sleep?

Those are the hours I normally sleep too. Unfortunatly, I've got a stupid 9-5 job.
Anybody got sneaky places in the office to catch some sleep?
You can do like George Costanza and take naps under your desk.

all you want to do is sleep?

*sigh*
No, but I havent had that desire since the school year.

Those are the hours I normally sleep too. Unfortunatly, I've got a stupid 9-5 job.
Anybody got sneaky places in the office to catch some sleep?

Hm, there's a few ways I get away with sleeping through school that might work in the office, depending on certain things. For instance, if you're a light sleeper, it'd be real easy if you worked in a cubicle. Depending which side (left or right of you) the "door" is on, you could prop your head up on that side's (left or right) arm while resting the other hand on the computer keyboard or whatever it is you work with (if you work in a factory, it'd be best not to rest your hand on the assembly line...)

That way, to the passerby, it'll look like you're working. And if you're a light sleeper you'll just quickly wake up when the boss or whoever says your name and they won't know a thing. Sure, there's a chance they'll suspect you of sleeping, but that just means they'll raise an eyebrow when asking "What are you doing?"

And that's when the lying comes in, or for those who don't like the word "lying," "Excusable excuses." :p

You're expectations were too high.:p Forget him. I doubt he's worthy of the Goddess Dakini. Forgive me, though, for forgetting how he dumped you....
*bows apologetically*
I feel so...ignored.:(

I don't have any video games. I could go visit my parents while they're still around, play the sims, make a sim and kill it though...

I don't think that dreams will help me deal with these problems. I don't know how to deal with them anymore. Usually I have friends around whose shoulders I could cry on, but they've all left or are leaving and the ones who remain I'm not that close to... I don't know how I'm going to handle my finances, usually my parents would help me out with them, but they're not going to be able to. Hell, usually my parents are around for emotional support and encouragement... now they won't be. The only thing I had to look forward to this summer was my bf coming back from Europe and then he goes and dumps me a week before he's due back. I really wish I could just sleep and never wake up at this point.


Read your above quote, especially the highlighted part.

There's no "maybe" about it. You are suffering from a case of depression brought about by a series of really awful events.

The lack of emotional support structure around you is making it worse.

I don't know what will "cure" this. But find and communicate with those friends whom you ARE close to, even if it's just by phone. That's the first step.

Not email. Phone. You need to at least hear their voices.

"Leaving" or "left" doesn't mean "gone forever" or "never communicating with you again".

You are not alone, and you haven't been forgotten.

reach out to them, even if initially reaching out seems silly or awkward. Even if you feel anxiety in doing so.

I repeat: You are not alone, and you haven't been forgotten.

I was like this two summers ago for the whole summer. Turns out I was depressed. All I wanted to do was be aloen and sleep. I ended up getting better when my friends practically forced me to go up to the lakes with them for a week.

I feel so...ignored.:(
Oh, I'm sorry. :fluffle: Does that make it better?

Oh, I'm sorry. :fluffle: Does that make it better?
Well, you still ignored my post.:p But yes, it helps a bit. I'm used to being ignored.