Dear Waves,
You are right.
I understand you that I need sleep at some point in the 24 hour cycle.

When I can, I sleep in the day.

Right now, I am failing that miserably. Example on Saturday: went to bed around 8:00 am and had to set the alarm for 10:00 am to make a phone call. Went back to bed with alarm set for 12:00 noon. Hubby and I had to do some errands. Then I had promised friend that I would go to a stupid event at 7:00 pm.

I told her ahead of time that I might not stay for the whole event. I was feeling irritated and annoyed.

So I stepped outside, found a bench, and slept sitting up for 20-30 minutes. When her event was over, she came out and found me.

So I got some sleep at an unconventional time and place.

Right now, I'm sleepy and yet I have not taken night beds yet or started bed time regime.
And hubby and I might have to be up at 1:00 pm.

So I don't get what is going on with me.

Whatever it is, it is more powerful than the need to sleep.
That scares me if I think about it.


Regarding possibly avoiding pdoc:
Yes, somewhat.
1st postponed visit was one day after ER visit when ER doc told me to stay home for two days. I did not feel good. And people in my city are sensitive about people possibly exposing others to viruses.

2nd postponed visit -- I was waaaaaaay into a sleep deficit (more than usual). Plus I had a report due for work.
The trip to the pdoc is 45-55 minutes away and requires focus on the road.
Main reason for 2nd cancellation: I was not up to driving that day and decided to play it safe.


I agree with your suggestion that I can call the sleep doc's office to schedule appointment (will be hard to get a day time appointment in his sleep lab as he has the lab open only one day a week for us day sleepers.)
If I can tell pdoc that I have / am working on an appointment, that could make things better.

M.