Falling Asleep

[lynbrown]

I am 75, have under active thyroid, T2 diabetes, angina and erosive gastritis. I take insulin and tablets for them all. However, every afternoon when I settle down to read a book/paper, I nod off to sleep and often have an hour or more. I wake up but often drop off again as I feel so worn out. I try to get to bed before 11pm, but if I go earlier, I will lie awake. How can I feel more alert?

[Sqad]

LOL it's called "getting old."
As long as your blood tests are normal, then don't worry.
It is normal.

[anneasquith]

A power nap, it’s good for you lynn, especially in these cold winter months ,.

[ethandron]

Go to bed when you’re tired, don’t be governed by the clock. But get up at the same time every morning, it’s whats suggested by having a healthy ‘sleep hygiene’ routine.
Nothing wrong with having a snooze during the day, I can guarantee if I pick my book up in the afternoon my eyes will close within ten minutes.

[lynbrown]

Thanks. Don't like getting old! But alternative is worse!!

[Georgiesmum]

It all sounds normal to me.