dominion: 2007-10-30

says: I have just ordered a multivitamin which has b12 in ti so i will let you know how I get on. Thanks for all the advice.

moonshadow: 2007-10-15

says: are you taking vitamins? I take b-12 myself now and have lots of energy!!!!!!!! 

Tekin: 2007-10-11

says:

I know what you mean. I work at a desk all day. Sometimes it's really hard to stay awake.

I don't think there is anything that will replace a good nights sleep. Arrange your life's schedule so that you can get 7 or 8 hours. Try getting a healthy amount of sleep then start your day with a cup of tea or coffee. Stay on a schedule so that your body gets used  to shutting down at a certain time each night. In the mourning be sure to open the shades and let in sunlight, it tells your body it's time to be awake.

I realize that is not easy. Plenty of nights I sit up late at the computer or watching TV for no reason.  I think it's because my life tends to be unenjoyable or uneventful so I stay up looking for some kind of satisfaction before I feel like turning in for the day.

Just my two cents.

Good luck

pixeltarian: 2007-10-09

says:

nothing really helps me as far as stimulants go. caffeine just keeps me from falling asleep, but doesn't quite keep me awake either.

I would suggest though trying to get on some sort of ultra nutritious regimen. Super foods, liquid vitamins, ect. 

the only time in my life I remember constantly being alert and energetic was when I was doing this.  

getting on a sleep schedule helps - it's actually a treatment suggestion for hypersomnia. I also read that "patients should avoid alcohol and caffeine." So perhaps getting nutrients, sleeping at normal intervals (keep under 10 hours a night for sure), and avoiding caffeine are all a good start I think...