Does anyone else ever feel this way? After 16 months

[Bill44133]

I am now 16 months on this therapy. I have to say that physically I feel better and am not falling asleep any more at the drop of a hat. I can go several weeks and not need a nap. All this is good.

However, I kind of miss not being sleepy all the time and being able to fall asleep on the drop of a dime. I used to think that my falling asleep so easy was a gift to me from God. I used to be so easy to get along with, and generally didn’t really listen to what any one said. Basically, I would have to say I was reasonably happy.

Now, that I am awake seems I hear everything. I look at my people and think to myself when did you get so dumb? I end up hollering more now, and over all I seem less happy. Am I crazy to feel this way? Is this just phase in the healing process. My sleep apnea went untreated for several years, maybe. I killed one too many brain cells. Does anyone else ever feel this way?

Thanks in advance for any response.

[chunkyfrog]

After several months of treatment, I had pretty much the same positive physical response,
but the opposite emotional experience. I wonder if there are not other factors in play.
If something is not quite right--chemistry, personal crisis, or mental adjustment;
there may be cause to look further--a doctor, or mental health professional?
Even a small matter, overlooked, can be devastating.
I hope you are feeling happier soon. {{{HUG}}}

[todd2968]

That's funny!! Depends on if you want to go through life with the lifestyle of a stoner or if you enjoy having your mental faculties. Now that your truly awake surround your self with people who challenge you intellectually and maybe take a college class.

[kteague]

Bill, are you on any medications that may need the dosage changed? What worked for a sleep deprived and unbalanced body and brain full of stress hormones may not be what's best once you've recovered. One member here several years ago said she became bipolar because her changing chemistry couldn't handle a med she was on in the same way. Once that issue was resolved she leveled back out. I guess there's some advantages to living in oblivion. Getting angry takes too much energy. I'm not familiar with all your history, just wondering if your inability to fall asleep easily has changed enough to be considered insomnia? Is your sleeping compromised? That would be enough to make anyone irritable. Hope things look better for and to you soon.