Convinced I'm not getting ANY sleep at all at night and very worried.
First, I'd like to say that insomnia is not something new to me. I've dealt with episodes of it on/off through the years. Despite that, I always worry anyways whenever I'm in the middle of a current episode.
Last night, I went to bed around 11 pm. I had taken something to help me sleep. Well, 12:30 am rolls around, and my frequent urination condition flares up. I am seeing doctors about this already but I just try to manage it the best I can.
Anyways, it seemingly eventually subsides for a bit and so at around 3:15 am, I'm back in bed and while I did lay there for a bit, I think I dozed off till 4:46 or so. I think the strong urge to pee again woke me up. The strong urge I would like to think is a sign I was sleeping. It only gets strong if I hold it.
So, I go back to bed and aside from waiting to fall asleep, I don't remember anything till 6:41, with another strong urge to pee. Again, I have a urinary issue I'm trying to sort out so that's why I'm peeing so much at night. Apparently, it wakes me up too. (Assuming I am sleeping that is.)
Does this sound to you like I'm sleeping to you guys? If I wasn't sleeping, that means I'd have been up since 9 am on Saturday. (35 hours as of this posting. My eyes have felt a little irritated and I have this light pressure around my head but I seem awake, alert, etc.
The pressure in my head is concerning. I've been having it each of the past few days as well as today. Obviously, I must have been sleeping some during some of those nights but yet, the pressure is still there regardless. I don't understand. I really hope I'm sleeping and that I'm just worrying over nothing.
I have not had a sleep study but I do know the Nocturia is a big reason why I am not sleeping well. Unfortunately, I don't think I can do a sleep study anytime soon with my current expenses with this urinary issue.
I don't know why I am having the pressure in my head feeling the past 3 days. Even in times past where I haven't slept well, I have never had that feeling and it causes me to worry. I usually get back on track with sleep at some point but with this urinary problem, it presents a new challenge.
Everyone I have talked to has said that I am likely sleeping too but yet I worry anyways. I am hopeful tonight will go better. I had been seeing a urologist for my problem but I have to wait till March 31st for a Cystoscopy. They fear it could be bladder cancer or something given results of my urine tests. I wish I had asked to be prescribed something to help until then.
I’m sorry to hear you are struggling so much with insomnia. It can be so distressing. I’m glad you are seeking medical advice for the frequent bathroom breaks. I recently wrote an article about exactly that!
https://insomnia.sleep-disorders.net/living/nocturia
I am not medically trained and we cannot offer medical advice here. But it does sound to me like you’re getting some small amounts of sleep. Not enough by the sound of it, but dozing between your bathroom breaks. Have you had the opportunity to have a sleep study? And to consult with a sleep specialist? They can obviously give you more comprehensive information specific to your own situation. I hope things improve for you soon.
Cheers.
Simone (Team Member)
