i get ~4 hours of sleep on average a day. I function just fine and am used to it and lift extremely heavy. I realize that when i take naps during the day (which is near impossible for me) i get the most eerie experiences with dreams and sleep paralysis which can be a direct result of my sleep deprivation. I do recognize a heavy decline in my dream recall though. Might it be because i'm not getting enough sleep so my memory suffers?

I also realize that when it comes time for a reality check i am just going through the motions. This has also affected my ability to LD, because I feel like i do not want it as bad as i convince myself i do....otherwise i'd be doing everything i can.

As far as insomnia, i am against sleeping meds. I know there are other natural methods though. I've tried meditating immediately before bed (usually 30+ minutes) but i still cannot sleep. Most of the time I am obsessing over my fitness goals that are running through my head, a girl, or just random events throughout the day.