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Nodding off without much warning, old age or should I be concerned?

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EllanVannin Sat 21-Dec-19 19:48:32

I'd be worried if that happened at 79 ! I suppose I'm lucky really as I still know when it's time to go to bed. 68 is a bit too soon to be nodding off unless it's either boredom or there's a problem. I'd expect it to happen at 88.

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Fennel Sat 21-Dec-19 19:22:52

I do that often but I'm much older than you.
This time of the year, when it's sometimes difficult to distinguish between days and nights, (specially in the north) maybe Nature is telling us to hibernate until the days get longer.
But at 68 you should go for a checkup, old joints.

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Tedber Sat 21-Dec-19 18:59:27

Always a good idea to check it with a GP Oldjoints. Could be a sign of narcolepsy? 68 isn't that old t.b.h. and I don't think it is a 'normal' condition but also don't think it is necessarily anything serious. You may be lacking in something?

Make that appointment.

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OldJoints Sat 21-Dec-19 18:52:44

Hello,

So recently I've started to notice I'm falling asleep in a chair on most evenings now. Sometimes it can be even on a day where I've done nothing and shouldn't be tired. I wasn't thinking to much of it until last night when I nearly burnt my legs with hot tea. Was around 7pm, I'd just finished dinner made a cuppa and sat down to watch tv. Without realizing I dozed off, woke up a short time later with the cup of tea soaking into my trousers. Tea had cooled slightly but still gave me quite a shock and got me worrying.

Does anyone else do this? Do you think this is just age related (I'm 68) or is it worth me seeing a doctor to be sure there isn't a underlying condition.

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