Here is a little "tune" that always reminds me of insomnia and the many sleepless nights I suffered as a child. Even as an adult I sometimes think fondly of this song. Here it is:

Are you sleeping,
Are you sleeping?
Brother John,
Brother John,
Morning Bells Are Ringing
Morning Bells Are Ringing,
Ding Dang Dong
Ding Dang Dong.

When I was a kid my mom used to sing that song to me when I suffered from insomnia or when I had bouts of sleepwalking, even if I didn't remember the sleepwalking bits. Sometimes, for people with sleep disorders or insomnia, getting to sleep and staying asleep is very trying! The good news is many adults grow out of childhood sleep disorders. Unfortunately there is also a large group of people do not grow "out" of anything, and for these people, daily fatigue and sleep deprivation resulting from insomnia may be troublesome, especially when it comes to driving.

Most people as adults want to drive, because driving instills a sense of freedom. Unfortunately driving can be a perilous adventure for someone that suffers from insomnia or any type of sleep disorder that is not 100 percent under control.

Insomnia has many detrimental effects on us all, including fatigue, cognitive problems, slow reaction times and lethargy. If you suffer from insomnia or other sleep problems and sleep disorders, it is critical you avoid driving until you are well rested, or rested enough to make smart decisions when driving. Sleep deprivation can have many long-term consequences, altering your brain's ability to function at optimal speeds. What does that mean? It means you act kind of goofy. We've all heard the saying, "Don't Drink and Drive" right? Well consider the same with regard to sleep. If you didn't sleep well or are suffering from chronic sleeplessness, then don't get behind the wheel of a car.