["Tilly may"]

I sleep 12 hours a day at least, i need it.
went to the doctor and all of my blood tests were normal.
how can i stay awake more?

[Thunder Bow]

Get out of the house more. Be more active.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by "Tilly may"

I sleep 12 hours a day at least, i need it.
went to the doctor and all of my blood tests were normal.
how can i stay awake more?

Every one is different, my wife sleeps 4 hours thats all she needs for some reason, 10pm to 10am makes 12 hours sound not so bad , but is a bummer if you work.

[tinyrabbit]

Blood tests aren't the only way to investigate sleep issues which can be respiratory or neurological - I would recommend asking to be referred for sleep studies.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by tinyrabbit

Blood tests aren't the only way to investigate sleep issues which can be respiratory or neurological - I would recommend asking to be referred for sleep studies.

I worked mine out to suit my damaged mind. I now dont work so 2 am bed till 6am get up tea toast meds provided by the wife, back to bed till 9am up and away.Then 4pm till 5 pm a nap . Weird times you may say but it took me 40 years to work them out.

[Perna]

Your age might make a difference and whether you do this every night or just weekends, etc.

Establish another pattern if you want; set an alarm at first and make yourself get up after 10 hours to start and do routines that help with your being awake (juggle swords :-) or, if you have an emotional/mental problem, either work on it with someone or back off it a bit, etc.

[SOTO]

You say that you sleep 12 hours a day and that you need it. You ask how you can stay awake more.

If you "need" the 12 hours of sleep, why do you want to stay awake more?

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by Perna

Your age might make a difference and whether you do this every night or just weekends, etc.

Establish another pattern if you want; set an alarm at first and make yourself get up after 10 hours to start and do routines that help with your being awake (juggle swords :-) or, if you have an emotional/mental problem, either work on it with someone or back off it a bit, etc.

O i worked it out great, my wife whatchs the soaps till 9mp then retires to bed to read, i leave the computer( you tube) go down and settle in the easy chair take my 2mg ativan an whatch my 50 inch tv till 2am. i do it every night i dont work now ritired. its my me time and its great .

[avlady]

I have sleep apnea and have to sleep with a machine like box with hose and pressured air, i swear it helps with the nightmares, but I still do need about10-12 hours of sleep. The machine also helps in taking that tired feeling away throughout the day.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by avlady

I have sleep apnea and have to sleep with a machine like box with hose and pressured air, i swear it helps with the nightmares, but I still do need about10-12 hours of sleep. The machine also helps in taking that tired feeling away throughout the day.

WOW , does it make weird sounds or is it theraputic , if it works great job.

Originally Posted by "Tilly may"

I sleep 12 hours a day at least, i need it.
went to the doctor and all of my blood tests were normal.
how can i stay awake more?

Have you tried caffeine? Coffee, tea etc. ? Gets a lot of people through. I know some people can't have caffeine or don't want to though but just a suggestion. Good luck and come back and tell us what works for you.

[promised]

Go to a sleep disorder doctor and get checked out.

[googoo]

Originally Posted by "Tilly may"

I sleep 12 hours a day at least, i need it.
went to the doctor and all of my blood tests were normal.
how can i stay awake more?

I also sleep 12-14 hours a day but have a few physical problems(diabetes 4 1) that contributes 2 my sleepiness.But were u aware there are a few psychological reasons 4 being a mattress warmerdepression being 1 of them.If u r suffering with depression than u would @ least have a valid excuse 4 sleeping that much.I'm going 2 try 2 start going 2 bed @ 12:00.pm(I'm on a disibility & don't work so I'm able 2 do this)& set my alarm 15 minutes earlier each week until I'm able 2 get up by 9 without being a grouchy old ogre,I figure a week between each 15 min.lessening would b sufficient enuf 4 your body 2 b accustomed 2 the less sleep,I'm going 2 try it anyway & it's maybe a suggestion 4 u,only you could set your own hours 2 go 2 bed that work 4 u...GOOD LUCK!!

[sugahorse1]

I also sleep a lot, but have to work. It's a real nightmare. Have also had bloods done and am on a stimulant plus Wellbutrin and I really battle some days like today

[anneo59]

Originally Posted by "Tilly may"

I sleep 12 hours a day at least, i need it.
went to the doctor and all of my blood tests were normal.
how can i stay awake more?

Can you walk, outdoors or in a mall when weather is bad? Can you plant something and enjoy it? Just some random ideas. Make yourself a schedule that you could usually keep, something realistic, but something that would help get you up!!!! The best!

[persony]

yes i sleep quite a lot too. I recently have been going to bed early and waking up late. So heres my plan stay up late... and then i seem to get up at the same time in the morning. Step 2 wake up earlier... but under the covers is like a caccoon. u cant pretend to be anyone u like wen ur all cozy.