Question: It is hell. No other word best describes DSPS. You are CONSTANTLY tired, have a VERY hard time falling asleep, and then wake up STILL feeling tired. My “day” starts at 5-7 p.m. in the evening, and ends at 6-9 a.m. in the morning. It’s especially hard because my family doesn’t understand and EXPECTS me to get up at normal times and do stuff that, frankly, I could care less about, because I would rather be getting the VERY MUCH needed sleep that I probably will not get in the first place.
My DSPS has been consistently going on since late February of 2011. It has been hell. Plain and simple. And it’s now August. AUGUST!!!! I have tried natural sleep aids to no avail. I simply REFUSE to go anywhere near prescription sleep aids!!!! The side effects out-weight the “help” they would deliver. It is a hopeless battle with no victory in sight. The door is closed at the end of the tunnel.Any help would be nice. Desperate for relief is me.Well,… battle-on. Sincerely,Nyx.