Exam
I’m a social worker. I graduated with my MSW in 2004. Since then, I have been working towards my license. After 22 years, I finally have everything I need to get licensed. I just need to pass an exam.
The exam takes 4 hours. 2 hours, break, 2 more hours. In a silent room. No food or drinks allowed.
If I’m honest, the entire reason why I tried to get treatment for apnea again was so I could stay awake to pass this exam. I’ve figured out the machine, the mask, and how to keep the mask sealed to my face. I get 4-6 hours a night with the machine before I wake up and have to take the mask off to go back to sleep. Occasionally I get a full 8. I’m still having 12.5 apneas per hour (which is better, I think) and am unable to sit for much more than an hour without falling asleep unless I’m in conversation or something like that.
I need to take the exam by 8/3 or else it completely changes and I have to start studying all over again. I know that’s not the end of the world. I also know that I want my GD license already!
Is there anything I can do to make myself stay awake for the exam? I’ve tried Nuvigil and it keeps me physically awake, but I’m still exhausted mentally and overcome with brain fog.
I have a call out to my sleep doc. I’ve noticed that people with lived experience have different options than the doctors think of, so I’m asking you for your wisdom. Thanks in advance.