My husband has a sleep disorder I am really concerned about him?

Question

My husband works in a high stress environment and completely hates his job. He has worked there for almost two years and makes quite a bit of money before taxes but then after taxes doesn't bring home a whole lot. Lately it has not only taken a toll on his attitude and mood but his sleep as well. He is off work on the weekend and works during the weekday from 8:00 to 5:00. But on the weekends he gets up between 6:30 and 7:30 in the morning. Last night we both didn't get to bed until 12:30 and he was up bright and early at 6:30 this morning. I have tried talking to him and he says he just can't sleep but I can see complete exhaustion in his face and tell he's tired. What can I do for him? What are the affects of not getting enough sleep?

Answer 1

Some people can get by on less sleep. I would just be happy that I had a husband that chose to work instead if sleeping all the time.  I wouldn't call it a disorder because he sleeps a regular pattern.  Looking drained and exhausted can come from other sources maybe he needs to see the Dr.  Maybe you could entice him into a nice relaxing massage and lay with him for awhile after and he might at least relax.  Sounds like he's too bunged, unwind him, give him lots of support and maybe a weekend in the mountains or something.  Hope you feel better about him feeling better.  Good luck.

Answer 2

I don't think this is even close to a sleep disorder!  The man is sleeping...maybe not what you are used to...but many of us get up even earlier and function just fine.  With all the stress he is under, he should be thankful he is even sleeping as much as he is.  When I get up early...(always..as sleeping in to me is 7am!) I am either doing things to get them out of the way for later, or simply taking time for me!  Could be walking in the neighborhood, going to the gym...reading with a cup of coffee..etc.

Has he tried looking for another job?  Maybe even considering a diff job will give him some hope/relief so that he can feel less stressed.  None of us are stuck...it's all in our mindset. Finding a few things that are good or 'ok' about his current job would be a start and in the meantime start thinking about what he'd enjoy doing more, or if he could change circumstances at his current job, what would they be?  Attitude is everything.

Last but not least...some b-vitamins will help with stress...sleep too.  Also some calcium aftre dinner...yogurt or whatever he likes can help sooth nervous sytem as well.

Good luck!