I need more sleep but I can't...

You are indeed a good daughter in law to take care of your father-in-law in the hospital. I believe he will be very glad to have you beside him. I did stay in the hospital taking care of my dad while he was in hospital some time ago. So, I can understand how you feel and what you are going through now. However, having to see my dad recovering dad after day will be an encouragement to me instead even though I am really tired.

You are really sweet taking care of your dad-in-law. I also experienced lacking sleep when my foster mom got operated on her lungs. I was the main care giver. So whenever someone came to take over then I just headed straight home with a cab and slept. While asleep, my phone was beside my ears in case there was an emergency call from the hospital. When I was still awake then I would have quality time with my x-partner. It was on on a Christmas break. So if people were lacking sleep coz of partying and visiting families and friends, having endless eating and catching up, I was in the hospital. As soon as she was already discharged, then I went home to my biological family and kept sleeping. I understand how you feel at the moment and hats off to your sincere efforts in taking care of a sick member of the family. Sneak in power naps whenever you got time for it and lots of fruits and water. Coffee would destroy you in the long run. Coffee is good when a person gets real sleeping time.:)

Hi Bhe, I hope your father in law will get well soon when my kids are ill, I also don't have enough sleep it makes me realize that healthy is very important

A pleasant day Bhebelen14, Indeed, an 8-hour sleeping cycle is important. Our body gets the most out of it when we able to have our complete sleeping cycle. However, as you have said, your father-in-law was in the hospital, so he really needs much more attention. In this regard, it is understandable if you can able to complete your sleeping cycle. Perhaps, just take a vitamins that can revitalize your body and to complete the lost sleep. Then, continue to get that power nap if given a chance.

Wow u are really a nice person, u take care of ur father in law, even it causes u, to have lack of sleep, yes normaly our body needs 8 hours of sleep, but, lack of sleep not really dangerous too, your body and brain can adjusted. But when u have time just have a normal sleep, to rested your brain and body. But i know someone (my friend) who sleep just 3 or 4 hours a day, and she is fine and alright. But again if you have time, take some good sleep, and relax your body! Have a good day! :)

Hi friend, sad to know that you don't had a proper sleep and wish to sleep more. As you mentioned your hubby help you to take nap and he will take care of his father and relieve you to take rest, really you have a good hubby to understand your issues. Hope you will get more time and have a great time to sleep in your life

I am so sorry that your FIL is at the hospital. I know that you are worried, but you should try to rest even while sitting at his bedside. I`m sure that there are nurses at the hospital who will take care of problems should they arise. And there`s no need to wear you down so much as you will not be of much help if you are too tired. Take care.

I have periods like that too, if you can't sleep for longer try to save as much energy as you can. By sitting more, laying down, doing less, try to reduce your stress. In the meanwhile try to eat as healthy as possible and remember there will be a time you can sleep more again. And if you really can't take it anymore ask for help. Your father in law is not only your responsibility.