Hyperinsomnia
I know this is a narcolepsy forum, but I have had insomnia for about 6 years at diffrent difficulties. For about 4 months now anytime I go to REM sleep(usually second half of the night) I have extreme vivid dreams like I'm in the dream, but never a nightmare and In the morning I will have Inertia for like the first 3 hours. A few times It has lasted all day, but usually just the first 3 hours of the day. If I sleep less or don't go to REM sleep I don't have the morning inertia.
I don't just fall a sleep randomly during the day, but sometimes take a 30 minute nap during the middle of the day. When I nap I never dream drean, but will wake up with like inertia for like 30 minutes. I have no other symptoms that I am aware of.
Hi
. Welcome to the communty! We also have a community for people with insomnia you might want to join: Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net. I moderate on both, so I am happy to respond to you here as well. Have you talked with your doctor about your sleep issues and, if so, has your doctor run tests for hormone imbalances and nutritional deficiencies, such as Vitamn D, B vitamins and iron? Those can all impact sleep and energy levels. Have you ever had a sleep study? If not, that might be a good place to start. Unfortunately, sleep issues often require a lot of self-advocacy. So you might have to push your doctor a bit or find someone new if your doctor is not responsive. Here is an article from one of our health leaders who suffers from hypersomnia and writes about coping with it: https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/living/hypersomnia. I thought it might be of interest to you. I hope this helps and that you get some treatment and relief. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
