Oh, thanks Ducky
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Sleeping a lot isnt always bad a lot of top athletes sleep 10 to 14 hours usually in one longer and one shorter session. Our nervous systems are under attack from the stress of this illness so I think if we can we need a lot of sleep too. The breathing issue i know nothing about id ask a doc.
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Keep us updated to know what is the issue
Hopefully you’ll feel better soon
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I sleep at least 12 hours.
Today I slept 14 hours.
I don’t know what would help you.
Setting an alarm?
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Hey thanks guys, the doctors found nothing wrong with me and reccomended a shower and walk in the mornings.
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What did they say about the long sleeps?
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They just genralized it and said “everyone goes through ups and downs in life, your body probably needed it” but the mental health team talked to me about whether i was depressed and suggested i connect with some people.
Then i got the idea to start liking my own company, so not using soicsl media and finding out what i enjoy.
I had a great day photographing with film and spending time alone today, but i’m happy to be back on the forum when the voices were making me feel like crap
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Im skeptical about the socializing cure too. I dont get much satisfaction from socializing, and also when I do it frequently I become like needy and dependent on other people. I just like to maintain a solitary life, but it would be nice to find a companion but I am really picky… I often dont like people and actually get annoyed by certain common ways people are.
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Oh yup. Liking your own company is winning! I just wish i didn’t have to entertain these voices.
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Must be tough with the voices. Not a symptom I have fortunately. I have experienced something like it when going off meds and intrusive thoughts.
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They are torturous. If i could stop them from existing i would. I have even fantiscized about hunting them down and killing them. They do me so much harm.
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I can imagine. Seems a lot of people who have them report aps dont have much effect. Nobody will give you credit for how strong you must be to endure illness like that. I recognize it though. Hoping it relents eventually though!
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I totally agree @Corion .
Well said!!!
Sleep in plenty may be needed and be healing and so forth.
I have had insomnia on and off my whole life and would love to sleep many hours every night .
Can you just set alarm to wake you up early and go for a morning walk or a ride on your ebike to get out a little?
Do you use one of those apnea masks when you sleep ?
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Thanks Sacred neigh. The problem is that I am addicted to sleep and not inspired to live.
Ibdon’t use a sleep apnea mask.
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Thanks! I am strong, but i wish i could return to being sensitive instead of tough!
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You need to set your alarm and get up after 8 hours. Start occupying yourself with goals. Set up these goals the night before. Start off with something interesting to motivate getting out of bed.
When you start getting bored or tired move your body by walking, yoga, etc. I think you need more mental stimulation. The body does not really need 12 hours. At the very least sleep for shorter periods of time.
Also I have a daughter who is perfectly healthy but likes to sleep a lot. I make her set goals throughout the day to keep her mind and body active. So it can happen to anyone.
I’m not judging you. I’m just recommending what has worked for me.
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Ok thanks, sweet potato pie. I will try to set goals that interest me.
Sometimes i find it hard to get excited about things though,
But i will try.
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I understand. Try anything! Arts, crafts, new exercise techniques, reading, intellectual interests, puzzles etc. just little bits. You don’t have to be active for hours. Just do it in bursts to keep your body from going into shut down mode.
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Yeah, i am thinking of buying some roller blades that can be used on the road. And i love film photography.
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Yeah!!! Two great things. Like go to the park and try your own hand at photography too. Exercise plus also hobby. I love it!!!
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