Hey everyone, I need some serious advice. I get about 7 hours of sleep every night, but for the first 4 hours at work, I’m constantly falling in and out of sleep. I’m a graphic designer in an office, and I’ll be working on a project when my eyes suddenly cross, and next thing I know, I jolt awake. I’m only out for a second or two, but it happens constantly.
I try getting up to splash water on my face or doing pushups in the bathroom, but the second I sit down again, it’s like I’m immediately dozing off. I’ve even tried drinking around 400mg of caffeine, but nothing helps. It’s driving me nuts.
Today, I actually dozed off while talking to a co-worker, and when I woke up, she was asking if I was alright. What’s weird is that it only happens for the first few hours of my day. After lunch (which I don’t even eat), I’m fine, and I don’t nap when I get home either.
I’ve searched everywhere online, but I can’t find anything that explains this. It’s starting to really worry me. If anyone has suggestions, I’d really appreciate them.
You should definitely see a doctor and maybe get a referral for a sleep study. You could have sleep apnea or some other issue affecting your sleep that you’re not aware of.
I had the same issue. After a sleep study, I found out I had severe sleep apnea and needed a CPAP machine. Also, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, which can cause fatigue among other symptoms. You might want to check for that too.
Quill said: @Sage
Man, I really don’t want to have to sleep with one of those machines
I get it, it’s not the most appealing thing. But honestly, it’s been a lifesaver. Without it, I’d risk some serious health problems. Now I’m so used to it, I can’t sleep without it.
