Morning Star
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I fall asleep readily, in less than 20 minutes, but invariably wake up after 2 or so hours. I can fall asleep again, but wake up after another hour. All told I might get 5 hours of sleep, which leaves me groggy and sluggish during the day. I struggle to stay awake around 3:00 PM, dozing off into micro-sleeps if I'm sitting quietly. This has been ongoing for about two 2 weeks.
Background: For a year I took high doses, 5000-2000% RDI of B6 to improve dream recall, It indeed works, although it could sometimes cause nightmares and multiple false awakenings. About 3 weeks ago I stopped and was pleasantly surprised that I was able to recall several distinct dreams per night. Usually 3, with the third and last being the most vivid.
Two weeks ago I had a horrible nightmare that startled me awake. Since that time I have not but once gotten a full nights sleep, and have dreamed but fragmentary and trivial snatches. I have also:
Quit Smoking
Stopped Drinking Coffee as well
Not ejaculated for close to a month, no difficulty, voluntary
Prior to this period, a few sips of OJ and a drag off a cigarette would put me right back to sleep. I eliminated OJ because the acidity seemed to aggravate my stomach, switched to grapes, melons and cooked apples. I do not crave cigarettes as acutely as in past days, but am still definitely addicted. Any Former smokers experience similar effects while quitting,
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Background: For a year I took high doses, 5000-2000% RDI of B6 to improve dream recall, It indeed works, although it could sometimes cause nightmares and multiple false awakenings. About 3 weeks ago I stopped and was pleasantly surprised that I was able to recall several distinct dreams per night. Usually 3, with the third and last being the most vivid.
Two weeks ago I had a horrible nightmare that startled me awake. Since that time I have not but once gotten a full nights sleep, and have dreamed but fragmentary and trivial snatches. I have also:
Quit Smoking
Stopped Drinking Coffee as well
Not ejaculated for close to a month, no difficulty, voluntary
Prior to this period, a few sips of OJ and a drag off a cigarette would put me right back to sleep. I eliminated OJ because the acidity seemed to aggravate my stomach, switched to grapes, melons and cooked apples. I do not crave cigarettes as acutely as in past days, but am still definitely addicted. Any Former smokers experience similar effects while quitting,
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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