Originally Posted by
DarkKiky0
I have been told by a doctor that they thought I had insomnia, but over a period of study they realized what it was. I'm not the only one with this so they didn't just make this term up when they found out what my problem was, there are significant differences between DSPS and insomnia. If you don't believe me then look it up. Also, part of the definition of insomnia is "Insomnia can occur at any age, but it is particularly common in the elderly. Insomnia can be short term (up to three weeks) or long term (above 3–4 weeks), which can lead to memory problems, depression, irritability and an increased risk of heart disease and automobile related accidents." It happens in bouts and is not constant and results in memory loss. I have an excellent memory, I have a problem with falling asleep itself, not sleeping in general as in I can only fall asleep when my internal clock is set to, unless I manage it the way I have mentioned. I fall sleep everyday and don't have days and days of sleeplessness. My boyfriend has had insomnia before, it only lasted almost a month and has never bothered him again, and it was triggered by an outside influence. DSPS is genetic, as in I was born with it. If you are going to be difficult and try to tell me what I do and don't have then you have no business on my thread. Sorry for being so forward but I have no patience for people like you. I'm not here to argue or discuss whether or not I have this, I know I have it and I'm here to discuss a way to keep it managed. Please stop being difficult, I deal with enough people like you in person.