Natural night owls who struggle a bit with night time driving

That my friend is a sign of experience and wisdom....might save a life...might even be yours.. knowing your limit and making the decision NOT to push it is smart.

 

I don't think you've ever come across as delusional......you probably feel hallusional <<<< that isn't a real word but you know what I mean. Hallucinations are definitely a sign that it's time to park it fast....that's when I fall asleep.

 

I know those hallucinations all too well.

Seeing Daffy Duck dancing in the road in front of you means half of your brain is already asleep and you are dreaming and driving at the same time... And you are probably all over your lane and maybe part of the left lane at times and not realizing it.

Sleep driving is a real thing. Some folks interviewed in sleep driving cases recall driving and also dreaming. Like They have separate memories of both, except those were happening at the same time, and they didnt even realize it until the next day.

 

I normally start at midnight. My low point is usually at dawn that’s when I decide to park and catch an hour nap.

 

I got a full 8 hours last night and I struggled to stay awake most of today. Skipped lunch and took a 30 minute power nap, which helped for a couple hours. Now I'm parked for the night and I'm wide awake.

 

I saw a black dog late at night, or early morning on the side of the road, then it ran off to the right.

Knew it wasnt real because it was a dog walking on two legs with a white triangle eye. It looked weird, and a tad freaky at the time. Just my imagination though I am sure.

 

That's where I found Melatonin to help the most. Disgusting cant sleep when you want to.

Gazing at the road is a no no. But when you got no moon. Nothing to look at but the road. Makes it difficult.
When that white striped line starts looking like star wars. That's when I park it.
Don't know if it's because I'm older? Or I have had so much self discipline. Falling asleep comes more in the form of losing cognitive abilities. I see a sign of starting to lose. I park it.