Sometimes I just can't stay awake. In class I have nodded off, and yesterday I nodded off in the middle of my boss teaching me something at work. I'll feel my eyes get heavy and I'll try to pay attention, but its like I can;t and all of a sudden I just turn off and fall asleep. I'll even sort of start dreaming a little. Does anyone else have this problem? I sort of wonder if its ADD or something since it always happens when I am trying to focus on something. I don't fall asleep if I am working on something, only if I am watching someone else doing something. And I am interested in learning. Plus I'm sleeping normal amounts, like 6-8 hours a night. And it's very intense drowsiness, like I can't keep my eyes open. I'm literally fighting to stay awake. It's embarassing!!!
2006-08-24 12:29:53 · 5 answers · asked by j 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
And coffee doesn't help, I have tried that. I should be bouncing off the walls but i'm not :(
2006-08-24 12:34:20 · update #1
you need to go to the doctor it sounds like you have naroplexy he can evaluate this and get you to feeling better yes there is such a thing
2006-08-24 12:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This ADD crap is just that. That area of diagnosing is the biggest joke that's ever been put over on the American public, and I've been a mental health practitioner for 20+ years, now retired, and was in business when that diagnosis first came around. You're simply needing a coke or coffee or chewing gum or something to stay awake at times when you're bored and want to doze off, so, bring you a cup of coffee or some coke or other caffein drink, or chewing gum, and don't get hypochondriacal. God Bless you.
2006-08-24 19:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I have small children at home and if I sit to long I'm out. I use molasses and warm water as a drink. The more I take the less tired I am.
2006-08-24 19:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by remembertnb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you feeling otherwise? any depression or stress (your drowsiness may be symptoms).
it doesn't sound much like ADD, but it does sound serious. you should definitely go see a dr.
good luck. hope it gets better real soon. :)
2006-08-24 19:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by happy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if you have sleep apnea. Look at this website and it can explain more.
http://www.newtechpub.com/sleep/apnea/question/quiz.html
2006-08-24 19:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by hechicera_de_la_alma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋