Today, after 8 months of horrific insomnia, I finally got an appointment with a sleep specialist. His advice? "Google it, download this free app, and call me in 5 months if it gets worse." I haven't slept more than 4 hours uninterrupted since 2022. I'll be lucky to be alive in 5 months. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after countless nights of no sleep and only some spontaneous naps, I was finally seeing a sleeping doctor to analyze the problem. I missed the appointment because I ended up sleeping through my alarm after not being able to sleep at all last night. FML
Today, my boyfriend had an appointment he had to wait months for, after he finally agreed to try to figure out what's making him so tired all the time. He slept through it. FML
Today, I went to my doctor to discuss my chronic insomnia. After I'd spent ten minutes describing how exhausted I am and how it’s affecting my life, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "Have you tried just closing your eyes and clearing your mind?" I paid a $50 copay to be told how to blink. FML
Today, after I found a mental help app that I actually liked, it referred me to a doctor after only two days of using it. FML
Today, I reached a total of three doctors, one therapist, one psychiatrist, and five prescribed medications, all because my body refuses to let me sleep. FML
Today, I'm an insomniac. My husband knows this but still woke me up throwing a fit because he lost a round on his stupid fucking cellphone game. He has to watch a 15 second ad for another life; meanwhile, I’ll be lucky if I fall back asleep before the sun comes up. FML
Today, I was finally diagnosed with insomnia. The trouble is, because of my physical disability, I also have diagnosed chronic fatigue. Barely can stay awake during the day, can't sleep at night. FML
Today, after discussing the side-effects of an insomnia aid, my doctor said that making a choice was naturally a difficult one, and that he would only prescribe it to me once I'd had "a good, long sleep on it". He then laughed out loud and called in the next patient. FML
Today, I tried talking to my doctor about my insomnia several times, but all she does is prescribe me antidepressants, and tells me to take melatonin or exercise. I ate two melatonin gummies nearly 12 hours ago. I haven’t slept a wink, and my insurance won’t pay for another doctor. FML
Today, my finally figuring out what the hell is wrong with my body has coincided with the local clinic closing for the weekend. I can't get referrals until they open again. Only three long, boring, miserable days and three long, agonizing, sleepless nights to go. And probably more even after. FML
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Razath 17
Quack alert. Sucks to say, but try and find another specialist since this one told you to wait another five months. Not much else you can do, my sympathies :(
Jaedy 1
I’m so sorry for your suffering. I’ve had chronic insomnia since our oldest Son passed away at age 15. it’s been over 16 years. I understand your frustration. There are times when I am awake for 24 to 48 hours. You deserve medical professionals who will advocate for you. I’m in the medical field and when I was working, I’d go to battle for my patients. Please don’t give up. Try to find a MD or DO (not a FNP or NP) who will take you seriously and acknowledge the urgency of your situation. Bendiciones. 🙏🏽💙
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Razath 17
Quack alert. Sucks to say, but try and find another specialist since this one told you to wait another five months. Not much else you can do, my sympathies :(
RichardPencil 32
Don't be so quick to judge. You should sleep on it first.
Jaedy 1
I’m so sorry for your suffering. I’ve had chronic insomnia since our oldest Son passed away at age 15. it’s been over 16 years. I understand your frustration. There are times when I am awake for 24 to 48 hours. You deserve medical professionals who will advocate for you. I’m in the medical field and when I was working, I’d go to battle for my patients. Please don’t give up. Try to find a MD or DO (not a FNP or NP) who will take you seriously and acknowledge the urgency of your situation. Bendiciones. 🙏🏽💙
ImGladImNotU 16
I wouldn't have left the office. I hate how some doctors are like that. Do your job
rebelwithmouseyhair 18
Would it have been better if the app had cost an arm and a leg?