Lack of sleep: the worst thing I've ever done

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Tonight, after putting my 8-week-old to bed, I went downstairs to wrap up my nightly routine. I was walking around, sleep-deprived, looking for my cat to give her medication when I accidentally took her pill instead of my vitamins.

Realizing my mistake, I called the after-hours nurse line. They advised me to stop breastfeeding for at least 8 hours, as I had ingested cat-sized doses of two blood pressure medications and a blood thinner. So tonight, I had to pump and dump, and my baby drank from a bottle.

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done while sleep-deprived?

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That seems like a really difficult night. Lack of sleep causes it.

I have so many instances of leaving my phone in the refrigerator at night when I go to get a bottle :sweat_smile: When I go hunting for it in the morning, I feel so confused.

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I once mistook a bottle of cleaning solution for my water bottle during a late-night study session. I was so tired that I took a big swig before realizing something was off. Thankfully, I didn’t drink enough to cause harm, but it was a wake-up call about the importance of staying alert when you’re sleep-deprived. I can totally relate to the mix-up you had—it’s surprising what our exhausted minds can do!

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