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speakerguy79 · August 3, 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi,

I am on some long-term medication that causes a nice, deep sleep. It is not one of the common sleep aids, just something that has this as a side effect. I've been on it for over a year and will likely remain on it. Anytime I am awoken in the middle of the night I am, well, sort of mildly 'drunk'.

I also run an electronics business at home, with a LOT of expensive test and measurement equipment.

What am I supposed to do in case of a night break in? Is it even responsible for me to attempt to defend myself with a firearm, or should I just keep a baseball bat/machete/baton by my bedside? My decision making ability is not impaired, but I am very drowsy with slowed response time.

August 3, 2008, 02:39 PM	#1
speakerguy79 Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Posts: 81	Medications and readiness at night Hi, I am on some long-term medication that causes a nice, deep sleep. It is not one of the common sleep aids, just something that has this as a side effect. I've been on it for over a year and will likely remain on it. Anytime I am awoken in the middle of the night I am, well, sort of mildly 'drunk'. I also run an electronics business at home, with a LOT of expensive test and measurement equipment. What am I supposed to do in case of a night break in? Is it even responsible for me to attempt to defend myself with a firearm, or should I just keep a baseball bat/machete/baton by my bedside? My decision making ability is not impaired, but I am very drowsy with slowed response time.