One more month left and then it’s back to a more interesting pace. Idle time leads to idle minds which, well leads to more idle time. That is indeed, holidays which have joyously come to an end.
2008 needs a reflection.
It was swell and it went well, but amidst it all, sleep went to hell. Perhaps that’s why I haven’t been able to sleep properly for the last couple of months.
Psychologists, we have a problem! Of course, self-diagnosis is never a solution although did you know, more psychologists are proportionately more insane? Though that isn’t a reason for being or rather, not being focused on doing a psychology major. Absolutely adore the subject actually. Just the fact that it cannot possibly be squeezed into 5 years even if I do extra subjects. Which makes it useless, and I just hate that feeling.
So what does DSM-IV say? Of course,I do this entirely in jest although I seem to have adjusted my mental processes to a state whereby periods of intelligence only appear at odd times where they don’t need their use – such as 2am in the morning and and…7am in the morning [which is a good thing if it weren't for the fact that 7am is time for sleeping]. Meanwhile I shall be braindead by 6pm onwards until such a time as 9pm.
Oh how convenient!
…my 3 hour lecture shall take out that time slot next semester. Think I might really consider being a morning person this time =D
But first…to get myself out of this rut.
For at least a month the persons main complaint has been trouble going to sleep, staying asleep or feeling unrested.
Yeeep. Give it a few months actually. What was only meant to be short term.
The insomnia, or resulting daytime fatigue, causes clinically important distress or impairs work, social or personal functioning.
Sadly, I believe so. Daytime fatigue? Oh yes. Have to say I’m not even up for long in ‘daytime’ although I suppose it’s longer in summer. Have to say though the 1 month winter holidays is a perfect blend compared to the prolonged 3.
Work… Well, haven’t done that many design commissions in a while. Or do paid blogging [which involves fixing this blog up and well... blogging more. This post? Step 1 to recovery! Now if only the coffee didn't motivate staying up. Alrighty, new layout time! This shade of lime green is just too peppy anyway.] Probably should for a job job though then uni starts and I can do notetaking.
Social/personal … oh dear oh dear. Yes I do see that happening. I feel like a stone gargoyle incapable of conveying thoughts, words or actions lately. Pushing people away? Ohh yes. I mean, dear god, I know I’m introvert but usually I wouldn’t let it overwhelm me to the extent it has these holidays.
Otherwise – slowed brain processes.
It does not occur solely in the course of Breathing-Related or Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Narcolepsy or a Parasomnia.
I suppose more people are online at night than in the morning but surely it can’t affect me that much? Maybe it does. xD
It does not occur solely in the course of another mental disorder (such as a Delirium, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder).
I’m delirious –wheeee! No.
G.A.D. G.O.D. G.A.G. Anxiety? No. Not really. Obviously get anxious sometimes but this apprehensiveness I occasionally feel [for good reason - I don't like being dropped into a pool because I'll just drown (unless significantly shallow. hm. don't extend that allusion though.) Equally the case where one has to converse on a personal level to several people at once [who all know each other...while they're strangers to you] simply because it’s easier to talk one on one rather than well… you telling the story of your…okay, shallow… aspects of your life. Of course I’m curious, now please can everyone expand on their lives after my little monologue because listening beats speaking after 3 hours of karaoke the evening before? Although I suppose asking those questions would have helped. Ah hello anxiety.
As for depression? Well December’s gone [and well =( So has January)] Nothing to go mopey about again. Not that it won’t forever be something I remember until it’s my time to die but…
OKAY! Stop stop stop stop! What’s with all these ellipses? dot dot dot. Dara dara. (drip drip) Dara Dara. (drip drip) Daradarato. (lazy)
These symptoms are not directly caused by a general medical condition or substance use, including medications and drugs of abuse.
Associated Features:
Chronic. Illness
Depression
Anxiety
Stress,
High caffeine consumption
Abuse of alcohol
Heavy smoking
Unusual sleep patterns
Chrono triggered illness? Nope. I’m healthy — relatively. Should do more exercise though. Such as power walking [exerises the calf muscles though I guess running does better with the thighs].
Depression? Anxiety? Weren’t they covered?
Stress? Had a scare. Hopefully its not something to care. Dare.
Caffeine? Hellooo coffee in header. Tea in head. Hm. My daily cuppa of Tieguanyin tea. Ah yes, it’s a rather nice -and rather strong- oolong tea.
Abuse of alcohol? Um.. had a share of it. Nevermore however! Yep I can see my brain cells screwing up majorly.
Smoking? Only if passive smoke counts.
Unusual sleep patterns? BINGO! …well duh, DSM-IV that’s what insomnia happens to be defined as.
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But I don’t want to be a clinical psychologist. I want to be a forensic one. …when I grow up xD
