Driving is getting dangerous for no reason

So uh, every time I have gotten behind the wheel of a car in the last month or so I suddenly just feel tired. Like bam, sit down and start driving and then I want to nap. I like driving, so this is strange.

But it is dangerous because I have trouble seeing and focusing while in that state. I have no idea how to fix it, because I have tried everything. Food before, water, napping earlier, coffee... Nothing helps. :c I am worried I will hurt myself or someone else.

 

prescription lens check maybe?
it could be that your eyes decided that driving is tiresome because you need glasses/need different prescription lenses?
Otherwise check with doctors about all medications you take for whether tiredness in weird situations could be the cause.
maybe get a citrusy or minty smell into your car, that tends to wake me up some?

(Just throwing suggestions out I am obviously not qualified in the least since I don't even have a license of my own)

 

I got new glasses about a year ago, I don't think they're bad yet. :c

I might mention it to my psychologist though.

Citrus maybe, but Mont puts me to sleep

 

After, but it is always just me. I usually have others in the car with me when I go places. Takes a few minutes of driving and then suddenly it is sleep time. Tired when I get done too, or stop.

 

Does it happen when you're riding too or only driving?

 

Just driving

 

Get your blood sugar checked. I felt like this when I was developing problems in that area.

 

I have no money to pay a copay to do that is the problem. If my blood sugar is fucked, I can't do anything about it

 

Sometimes drugstores do free testing days, at least where I've been. It's just one possibility though.

 

Maybe it is I just don't know anymore cuz it is worse in the morning and early afternoon. Half the time I refuse to drive before noon because I cannot see straight enough

 

Just a super dumb question: Do you eat breakfast? And what do you eat? Is it possible to eat something more blood sugar effective (Like bananas or like granola bars or musli rather than overly sugary cereal?) for breakfast for you?
Take a thing of juice with you for driving? Like orange juice or apple juice or something?

 

I never have time to eat breakfast. And we never have any juice in the house.

 

well sounds like that might be why your blood sugar is in the drains in the mornings :(
I know it sounds like a lot of fuss but if it's possible for you to get up half an hour earlier you should be able to eat at least a small thing and see if that helps any?

 

I really think that it might not actually be safe for you to drive until you have this problem under control, unfortunately :(

 

I would get up earlier if I wasn't so exhausted in the mornings. Like I sleep poorly, so getting up is difficult at best.

I seem to be okay in late afternoon, but poor night vision means I don't drive at night a lot.

 

Low bloodsugar can fuck up your sleep too. I know if i dont eat at night i take forever to fall asleep and then wake up every few hours.

 

.... That is exactly my problem. Like falling asleep and staying asleep is hell

 

Try eating something with protien right before you go to bed. Warm milk and peanutbutter toast is my go-to.

 

I will try that! I tend to have four plus hours between dinner and sleep so maybe snacks will help