36-year-old Tran Thi Luu from Quang Ngai (Vietnam) surprises and delights with her incredible endurance and optimism. She has suffered from insomnia for over eleven years and her story has captured the attention of social media users and local media.
Her torturous, sleepless marathon began 11 years ago after a strange episode that changed her life. One day, tears flowed from her eyes for no apparent reason. Even trying to sleep didn’t solve the problem.
Soon, Tran Thi Luu lost the ability to fall asleep completely. Her mind remained alert, but she could not sleep. For the past eleven years, she has spent most of her time lying down with her eyes closed, resting while her husband and children slept.
Tran Thi Luu shared her story with local journalists and emphasized that it is not fiction: “The story of not sleeping for eleven years is true, not made up or embellished to get likes or views.”
Her husband became her reliable support during these dark years. Every night he advised her to calm down, close her eyes and try to sleep, but unfortunately it was useless.
Confirming her condition, Ms Luu’s neighbor said she first knew of the woman’s insomnia a decade ago and had discussed it with her several times since. Despite the implausibility of this story, those close to Tran Thi Luu have confidence in its veracity.
Insomnia forced Tran Thi Luu to seek medical attention. She visited a psychiatric hospital in Quang Ngai province, where she was diagnosed with severe insomnia. Doctors prescribed her the drug, but the side effects were too severe and she had to stop taking it after a few months.
Despite his condition, Tran Thi Luu remains optimistic and hopeful for the future. She admits that her health suffers from chronic sleep deprivation, but she remains hopeful that one day she will be able to enjoy a good night’s sleep again.
