The Dogs B******s

While driving. Whenever I'm driving a longish journey(1 hour or more) I seem to be really tired and feel that I'm going to fall asleep at the wheel. It makes no difference to what time of day it is or even if I feel I've had a good nights sleep. Anyone else get/have this?

john banks

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What score do you get?

Any medications, medical history?

Height, weight, fitness? Drugs or alcohol issues?

b3nmw

Yes m8, but usually in the night. Pull over at services if ur tired.

The Dogs B******s

Shortish, probably overweight, not too unfit, do a lot of cycling. No medication and no history. Don't and have never taken drugs, love beer but don't get enough

Have started to, get a few Red Bulls/Monster and go again.

The Dogs B******s

Not got a Scooby now, but don't think its that.

stevebt

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Just don't close your eyes when you feel like this as it won't end well, I did it a few times when I was young and luckily someone else was always in the car to grab the wheel

The Dogs B******s

I have, and then my heart skips a beat.

Paben

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Time for a Doc visit before you kill yourself or someone else

The Dogs B******s

Got a newish car now, it's been happening for a while now. Regarding having the windows open, I've tried that, even turn the radio up. Still the same.

The Dogs B******s

Agree, just wanted opinions with others. I'm not worried about what happens to me, I'm worried about my family and other road users.

hodgy0_2

Age


I passed my test in 1982, and have driven 100 of thousands of miles, and could regularly do 4/5/6 hours without a stop


But in the last few years I really really feel it, especially when driving after a long day at work

I do stop and just "let go"

And at night, jeez doubly worse, as I said -- age

The Dogs B******s

I'm 36.

riiidaa

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Well, what score?

You may have sleep apnoea

stevebt

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There you go you need to take an afternoon nap in between your driving

thenewgalaxy

Aka Pickwickian syndrome.

A possibility, but usually seen a bit older than 36 and usually in people running higher BMIs.

Agreed with the earlier suggestion that a trip to the GP is in order as this could end up in a nasty pileup.

richie001

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May sound daft,but maybe boredom.

Ian

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I got 14 on the test

riiidaa

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9 and up Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay

Ian

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think I better, I have thought that when you just drift off in a daze/dreaming it was because I was tired/bored.

The Dogs B******s

11

The Dogs B******s

If only.

riiidaa

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9 and up Seek the advice of a sleep specialist without delay

GP > sleep specialist

The Dogs B******s

Will do, cheers for your advice

riiidaa

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You're welcome, get it sorted - I've been through it.

CutMasterT

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Working nights I get this a lot. I always make sure window is open and definitely no heaters... for me its the long straights on motorways that are the worst.

riiidaa

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Do the test anyway

CutMasterT

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scored 8

riiidaa

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Fair play, I do nightshifts too 12hr, I power-nap in my lunch break period most times because I too drive too and from work.

CutMasterT

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sometimes I do about 14 hours depending on how busy we are, and then i have a 65 mile commute home, so don't end up getting home until nearly 9am. Luckily my shift is 4 on 4 off so plenty of time to catch up on sleep on days off

bioforger

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Alzheimers.