Is it normal for someone to sleep long periods in one go?And can my sleep routine be distracted severely.
Last night I had a sleeping pill just before 9pm, fell straight asleep but didn't get up until 3pm today.
When I first got home my sleep pattern was off; asleep by 9pm and regularly waking at 3. Now I'm not getting tired at the right times.
Sleep after critical illness can be disrupted. Sleeping tablets aren’t a long term solution and can have side effects (see nhssomerset.nhs.uk/wp-conte... There are other things you can do to help your sleep such as exercise and getting outside in nature. Sleep hygiene is really important to promote sleep. The same leaflet goes through some things to help.
I think there are a few of us on here that would give anything to sleep too much 
I guess your body needed it.
I rarely sleep too much and sometimes ( in prolonged blocks of time) I sleep very little - maybe 4hrs a night.
Like everything, if it is causing you a problem for any length of time, speak to GP or medical professional
Hi. Yes sleep after ICU is problematic for all of us I like Sepsur get around 4-5 hours if I’m lucky. I don’t take pills as Rhyl1say they are definitely not a one term solution follow the link. It might help. Exercise if you can I don’t know your specifics so you could just get out in good old fresh air I think a lot of us suffer from not going out after ICU
I’m two years post ICU and still suffer
Good luck
Yes, sleep is hit or miss for me too. Typically after being out of the house for the day, I'll sleep 10-12 hours the next day. I just can't handle a lot of sights, sounds and activity. Some days I'll be awake all night, then sleep during the next day, or only get 3-4 hours of sleep.
My first year out, I went back to work a month after release, worked 5 days a week and slept around 6 hours a night. I kept up that routine for about 8 months before I lost the job (company was a mess). I think I was literally burning out what little energy I had left over. Now sleep is erratic, and daily energy is limited.
I'm noticing that mobility due to muscle loss has its mood swings. It was only last week that I slept for 21 hours only getting up to tend to animals and my 18yr old.I've phoned my GP and they're phoning me on Tuesday.
I can't occupy my mind enough either, TV is boring now. I put it on as background noise.
Roll on tomorrow when I'm meeting my man for a few drinks. Highlight of my week's hahaha.
Thank you x
I've found the same thing. I have little interest in TV, can't focus on much of anything for an extended period. And even if I do watch TV, no matter how much sleep I have, I fall asleep watching TV 95% of the time.
I am (or was) a composer/musician, but lost most of my interest in music. I still write some, but the enthusiasm just isn't there. I also used to listen to music a lot, but now I would rather have complete silence. I took up painting as a new hobby, despite never having any interest in it, and have really enjoyed the switch in creative outlets to something tangible and peaceful. That has helped somewhat. It is still hard to get motivated much of the time for other tasks. Stressful situations are like climbing Everest.
I really think sedation rewrites some of how our brain controls sleep, emotions, etc - enough to cause significant disruptions in life now vs life before.
Bless you. I'm feeling the same. I love music and I'm listening to an bunch of different genres on my playlist and I don't feel like I did regarding...no emotion towards the songs apart from a small handful.I'm sure I'll find something x
I think it can help to find a new hobby or interest. I do find I feel better after a painting session, and consider that progress. Focusing on something new and engaging may help sleep too. I haven't tracked it, but it makes sense. Of course exercise and eating healthy will help greatly. I have found I don't get the satisfaction of exercise I used to, but try to go out anyway.
It is a weird place to be - not feeling what we used to - and it takes more determination to do things like exercise, maintain a daily routine, etc. But I know it has helped some here. Don't let the changes or setbacks get you down. Be patient, but encouraged and determined. Sleep when you need to. I doubt you'll have many 21 hour sleep days, but you may have quite a few 10-12+. I am a firm believer that sleep isn't an optional task we can force-fit into whatever lifestyle we choose, especially after an ICU stay. Our bodies and minds need time to recover, restore and adjust to new changes, and all of that takes time.
I'll be sure to give something a go.Thank you x
Agree with - I really think sedation rewrites some of how our brain controls sleep, emotions, etc - enough to cause significant disruptions in life now vs life before.
And also agree with - It is still hard to get motivated much of the time for other tasks. Stressful situations are like climbing Everest
Sleepy yesterday 
Still affected by ICU stay
Dad in ICU with Pneumonia 
I need some help to come to terms with a few things
