Learn More
Resend Email
3
netikras
2y

I have a biorhythm thing. Every day at around 5pm I get so drowsy I fall asleep in my chair while working. If I happen to be driving at that time then my drowsiness becomes a potentially lethal condition.

It lasts for ~30minutes to an hour. Every day, no matter what. Coffee won't help at all - if anything, it makes it a lot worse.

It's been like that for well over 10 years. Anyone else has smth similar? How do you fight it? Powernaps help, but if I'm in a meeting I can't have them.

random

biorhythm

sleepy

5pm

drowsy

question
Favorite
Ranter
Comments
  • 1
    2y
    Maybe you have sleep apnea

    Do you snore quite a lot?
  • 1
    2y
    @asgs Only sometimes. Not a lot. Wife doesn't complain.

    And my breathing doesn't stop.. IDK how's apnea related
  • 1
    2y
    @netikras the behaviour of sleeping without your conscience is very much related to Apnea

    I am no Doctor so you should consult one soon enough for a proper diagnosis
  • 3
    2y
    Your eating pattern might also have an effect. A need to take a nap doesn't sound to me like there's much wrong. Of course you need to take a break if you're doing something dangerous and start feeling like you can't stay awake.
  • 2
    2y
    How is your carb load at lunch?
  • 2
    2y
    @Demolishun @Electrineer

    it varies. But the 5th o'clock rule stays constant.

    By "varies" I don't mean it's erratic. It's very predictable: either I'm short on carbs (which is a pattern for weeks, at least 3), or high on carbs (which is also a pattern for weeks, bcz after birthdays/vacations I tend to develop a craving for sugar :) )

    But the 5th o'clock thing is steady as a rock.
  • 1
    2y
    @asgs

    From the New Latin apnoea, from the Ancient Greek ἄπνοια (apnoia), formed from ἀ- (a-, “absence of”) + πνοή (pnoē, “breathing”).

    Again, I have no trouble breathing while I'm asleep.

    Perhaps you're referring to narcolepsy instead? That'd make more sense
  • 1
    2y
    @netikras your statement "falling asleep while working" made me think sleep apnea might be the cause. It is just one symptom. But if you don't snore that much and don't wake up choking, that may not be it

    In any case, you should consult someone qualified to go further
  • 3
    2y
    Check sugar levels, and A1C.
    Your pattern can be caused by high suger levels.
  • 3
    2y
    @netikras well I struggle with drowsiness too. GF has already complained about my snoring. Usually happens after eating. So I'm planning to cut off meat during daytime.
  • 2
    2y
    @netikras & @asgs

    Yep. Check blood sugars.
    Specially when there's an obvious craving and pattern to such.

    Try more natural and long chained sugars as in unprocessed / non industrial food.

    Tbh: so many people right out deny their diabetic where it's just too obvious, then blame others (/ read : me) being impolite and falling asleep or getting back on track with fruit or synthetic sugars right after.
  • 1
    2y
    @brnrdo type2 diabetics should reduce simple carbs and fruit, and increase fats/protein in the diet. Fiber is meh.
    High blood suger levels will cause you to be tired 30 minutes after eating....
Related Rants
devRant © 2021 Hexical Labs LLC
Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service
Add Comment