Do you ever get irritated that you can't stay awake?

I have been on a roll lately and have been able to read some at night. I try to read at least one chapter. What is standing in my way, is that the girls are staying up later than they usually due since it is summer vacation! LOL

Hi kimbers867. Good to know there are other frustrated people out there who want to read instead of sleep! Gosh, if I got up at 5 a.m., I wouldn't even make it until 10:00 p.m. before I'd be sleeping. Naps don't seem to help me stay up later either. I do love to read late into the night (like you said), though, after I go to bed. There's just something about it that's special. Well, take care, kimbers867. And, happy late night reading.

Hey there, Opal26. Sorry to hear about your insomnia. Yes, that is an awful thing not to be able to get to sleep. I have also had that problem when my blood pressure is not controlled. Since I lost weight and take my half-pill of blood pressure meds, I sleep like a baby. In fact, one way that I can tell if my blood pressure's high (without checking it with the blood pressure cuff, of course) is how I'm sleeping. I'm sure you've probably researched the subject of insomnia as there are lots of little tips and tricks that you might try. Good luck with that, Opal26. Thanks for responding and do take care.

Hello snowy22315. Gosh, I tend to get a hold of a lot of books that I have trouble putting down! Even so, I do love to sleep, just not when I'm reading a good book. Yes, I do the same if I find myself fighting to stay awake--I try to finish the chapter I'm on, then, it's lights out. Thanks for your response and take care.

Hello eveeee. That is a rather interesting dilemma. I guess you haven't seen the end of very many films! Frustrating. I did fall asleep once in a movie theater but it was a film my husband wanted to see and I wasn't all that interested in. Lucky you, though, if you are a late night person, you get to stay up late and read. Which I think is absolutely fantastic! Take care and thanks for your response.

Hi reckon21. It sounds like you really make an effort to try to stay awake when you are falling asleep while reading. I usually just finish the chapter I'm on and turn off the light and go to sleep. I have been decaffeinated for over 20 years, so I definitely would not try the coffee. Well, at least you do stop reading and go to sleep most of the time. Thanks for responding, reckon21. Sweet dreams.

Daphers, I won't say you are lucky because you have problems sleeping. But, I guess you could be reading an awfully lot of books! I'm not sure, at this point, which is worse--not being able to stay awake or not being able to fall asleep. Hope you have pleasant dreams and can get to sleep always, Daphers. Thanks for your response.

Hi wachit14. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad to hear that you are not currently suffering from insomnia. Take care.

Oh my gosh, you understand me completely! Decadent is the perfect description. I love staying up late when I can do it. But, alas, my body usually reminds me that I need to go to sleep. Perhaps staying up late is indicative of my "rebellious streak." Signed, Your Late Night Sister

Greetings ellie333. We are in the same boat. I have several books I really want to read. Last night, I just had to get off the computer early. Then, we watched a movie, then, I read my book for awhile. And I've gotta admit, it was great to get in to a good book again. The key for me is setting small do-able goals on myLot. That way, I can feel okay about shutting it down to read. I definitely know what you mean about getting caught up in discussions on here. Take care.

Hi gemini_rose. I notice that when I get a full 8 hours of sleep, I feel like a million bucks. However, that tends not to happen during the week, especially on days I work. That's because it's lights out at 11 p.m. and the alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. You'd think that last 30 minutes wouldn't make such a difference, but for me, it does. For example, both nights this weekend, I've gotten a full 8 hours of sleep and I can't get over how much better I feel. During the week, though, it's back to 7 or 7 1/2 hours of sleep. Sometimes, when I'm trying so hard to read, the urge to sleep is just overwhelming. I just HAVE to turn out the light and sleep. Guess I've just gotta surrender to it. Thanks for responding. Take care.

Hi kenzie45230. So sorry to hear about your chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. It sounds like you are quite in tune with your body and know exactly what it needs when it needs it. None the less, I'm sure that you get frustrated that you cannot stay awake longer at times. Thank you for posting to this discussion, kenzie45230. I wish you improved health and happiness.

Greetings MaeTsuen. That's interesting that coffee keeps you from getting irritated with others. Yes, it's important not to offend others with our moods, isn't it? I guess we just have to surrender to the feeling of wanting to sleep. Thanks for your response.

Hi cwilson26. Love your little kitty picture! Sorry to hear that you have to take sleep medication. I'm sure that gets old after awhile. But it does sound like they help you sleep. And we all know how important sleeping is. We share liking to read at night, don't we? Enjoy your late night reading, cwilson26. Thanks for your response.

Well, sethbabs, it sounds like you've figured out ways to keep yourself awake. I haven't tried any of that. I get a little nervous that if I were to eat chocolate that late, I might not be able to sleep at all! But, you no doubt have a system that works for you.

Hi jenalforque. It sounds like you've solved the problem of how to stay awake! However, I don't like being groggy the next day, so that might not work for me. I guess I have to resign myself to go to sleep when my body says it's time. Take care.