Blog of Norman Ralph

It has been a while since I have suffered from insomnia - several months in fact. Recently I have been sleeping really badly, not usually having trouble falling asleep but real problems staying asleep for more than an hour or so at a time. This isn’t too bad in terms of productivity etc as it doesn’t make you tired, just you never really feel refreshed for sleeping. However, it is currently 6.57am and I have not slept since about 5am Wednesday morning. Insomnia is truly awful experience. It isn’t an excuse for staying up late - most insomniacs crave sleep, they actually want to be asleep - they just can’t fall asleep. It is usually a psychological problem - associated with stress or depression, but can be physical - usually a response to sugar or caffeine and even alcohol. I think my current bout of insomnia is a little silly to be honest. I am not really stressed at the moment, in fatc things are going rather well. There could be an element of delayed reaction though. I have had to be strong recently and this could be my body’s revenge.

Whatever the cause it is annoying to say the least. I have lectures soon and I will be in no fit state to learn. Having watched an episode of Brainiac recently on this matter it is apparently better to be tired than wired - ie it is best if I don’t dose up on coffee