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Is it just me?

racheal4664
racheal4664

Does anyone else get that feeling when you wake up that you want to get out of bed, but you literally can’t? Like you’re somewhat awake and your mind is trying to motivate your body to get up and you keep saying in your head just get out of bed it’s not that hard. Well today it was extremely hard. Just opening my eyes and sitting up was a challenge. Maybe it’s because of all the medicine I take before bed to help me sleep. Maybe it’s because my body just doesn’t know how to function without the energy my medicine I take in the morning gives me. 

Carolin57
Carolin57
No, before my medicines were correctly dosed, I found it so difficult to get out of bed too.
Maybe have a word with your doctor about your meds and see if an adjustment is worth a try.
bornconfused
bornconfused
I find it hard too and I dont take medicine... I want to get out of bed, but the mental effort to convince myself to do so is sooooo draining and exhausting I just end up laying in bed longer :/
SomeGuy092
SomeGuy092
I feel the same way. Getting out of bed feels like a chore. It's as if my body is too heavy to move and I'm as light as a feather. Then again, I'm not on medication. You could talk to your doctor if you think the medication could be the problem
SuZQ
SuZQ
Yes, at times, I feel the same way. A few times, from just taking AdvilPM, I felt like a Mack truck has run over me:). To motivate myself to get out of bed, I often thank God and ask for help to make it through the day. Also, I often say to myself when doing something hard, "You can stop whenever it becomes too tough." Nine times out of ten I keep persevering. We can persevere! Hang in there! Praying for you today.
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