Please help...can't seem to stay awake

[Ms_Diamond]

I'm always falling asleep any time any where, I can sleep for 8 hrs and still feel tired. I fall asleep at work, driving, at school, sitting down comfortable, I have even timed my self I fall asleep in 5 mins no matter where I'm at. What can I do, I don't wanna lose my job because I'm always falling asleep.  The only time I can stay awake is when I'm doin something active. My doctor gave me these meds and he said I might have work shift disorder. I haven't taken them because I am afraid what should I do so I can stay awake so I can go to work for 8hrs and to school for 5hours.

[Ms_Diamond]

What is sleep apnea? And how can I find a sleep study

[Ms_Diamond]

What is sleep somewhat? And how can I find a sleep study?

[maryc839]

There were times in my life when around 3pm I'd get sleepy, but managed to stay awake.  But more recently I got a new job and loved it, but could not stay awake. I fell asleep constantly, even when my boss was talking with me I'd be fighting nodding off. What I've been told is that this is a side effect of my severe sleep apnea. You might want to consider having a sleep study done. I was put on meds to keep me awake during the day and the first month it was great. But this month I can tell that I'm starting to get sleepy during the day again. But my problem is my sleep apnea