Caregiver Kopitiam
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Anyone else surviving on kopi and 4 hours of sleep???
Hey everyone, just wanted to check in from the trenches today! I think I officially spent more time staring at the ceiling at 3:00 AM than actually sleeping this week. Between night wake-ups to help my mum to the toilet, trying to catch up on chores after my parents go to bed, and my brain refusing to switch off, 4 hours of broken sleep has become my new normal.
My morning kopi isnt even a treat anymore. At this point, its basically an IV drip just to get me upright and functioning. By midday, I swear I almost communicate entirely through tired blinks and caffeine.
Is anyone else currently surviving on kopi and sheer willpower, or is it just me?
How do you guys manage the sleep deficit without turning completely into zombies? Are there ways to get more sleep or do I just have to get used to this?
My morning kopi isnt even a treat anymore. At this point, its basically an IV drip just to get me upright and functioning. By midday, I swear I almost communicate entirely through tired blinks and caffeine.
Is anyone else currently surviving on kopi and sheer willpower, or is it just me?
How do you guys manage the sleep deficit without turning completely into zombies? Are there ways to get more sleep or do I just have to get used to this?
About Caregiver Kopitiam
Grab your favourite brew and pull up a chair! The Caregiver Kopitiam is our virtual neighbourhood coffee shop where caregivers can let their guard down. Here, we celebrate the small victories, share a laugh over the daily absurdities of caregiving, and find comfort in the everyday camaraderie of people who truly understand the journey.
- Created Aug 14, 2026
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