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Wondering if I'm the only one...

Sgt Romeo

Morning,

I am currently on the night shift with the emergency services.  This could be contributing to my problems, but I doubt it.  I am hoping to be diagnosed soon with Aspergers after a trip to my GP who agreed AS could be the root of all my problems.

For years (probably about 10) I have had problems with sleep.  Every day I wake up so tired, like I could go straight back to sleep immediately.  On occasions I have fallen asleep at work.  I only occasionally have problems falling asleep, and sleep from anywhere between 5 and 12 hours a night.  No matter how much sleep I get, I still wish I could stay in bed until I'm feeling fully refreshed.  I can sleep no matter what time it is (ie I have sometimes gone back to bed after breakfast & slept for another few hours).

Am I the only one, or is this common for AS people?

Thanks,

Jess

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  • I have slept "badly" all my life.  I have now realised that 6 hours broken sleep is enough for me, and I take a nap if I need one.

    I always think thatif you accept the average as your normal, and don't worry about it, then you will feel ok.  

    But......I once worked shifts and eventually became ill, because I was unable to sleep during the day. I caught up later, but it weakened me to the point where I caught every minor illness and eventually got in trouble for sick absence. I need routine; what they call "good sleep hygiene", in order to sleep enough.

    Worry can keep you awake, and anxiety does fearure highly with Aspergers. If you are anxious, then you can feel tired all of the time.

    Re the desire to stay in bed, I think that can be more to do with feeling safe and comfortable, whereas the outside world is full of sensory irritation and stress. 

    You could talk to your GP about this. Falling asleep during the day is a sign of having a sleep problem.

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  • I have slept "badly" all my life.  I have now realised that 6 hours broken sleep is enough for me, and I take a nap if I need one.

    I always think thatif you accept the average as your normal, and don't worry about it, then you will feel ok.  

    But......I once worked shifts and eventually became ill, because I was unable to sleep during the day. I caught up later, but it weakened me to the point where I caught every minor illness and eventually got in trouble for sick absence. I need routine; what they call "good sleep hygiene", in order to sleep enough.

    Worry can keep you awake, and anxiety does fearure highly with Aspergers. If you are anxious, then you can feel tired all of the time.

    Re the desire to stay in bed, I think that can be more to do with feeling safe and comfortable, whereas the outside world is full of sensory irritation and stress. 

    You could talk to your GP about this. Falling asleep during the day is a sign of having a sleep problem.

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