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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Got a question for you insomniacs - what does it feel like to have insomnia? I know the feeling of wanting to out of all rational thought to go to sleep but not being able to and just getting up after a few hours of tossing in frustration...
But eventually exhaustion will take over and I will just fall asleep nomatter how much willpower I put against it.
What is it like as an insomniac? Could you just stay awake for days at a time without REM sleep? How does it affect your daily functioning?
I'm about to pull an all-nighter right now for an exam but would definitely rather be sleeping right now and could pass out right away if I wanted to.
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I've gone days without sleep due to anxiety issues. It feels like you are constantly being kept awake by your mind. Like you've forgotten how to sleep. You're so on-guard and anxious about it that it consumes every waking thought. Every time you drift off, your mind brings you back. Once the second day hits, you are basically incapable of thinking at all. Normal conversation is a major problem. You can't enjoy anything or feel many emotions beyond complete frustration.
It's really horrible. To the point that sleeping pills have really saved my sanity at couple points in my life. I have to laugh at people that say don't take them. They have been at times the only thing keeping me a functioning member of society.
On the bright side, when you do finally conk out. It's the greatest relief in the world. I don't have it anymore. I sleep great most nights. I just have to control it really well and put sleep paramount to pretty much everything.