The script is about a person struggling with insomnia, as they lie awake at night, thinking about various things, from their daily life to their past experiences. The narrator shares their inner monologue, showcasing their restlessness, anxiety, and frustration. They engage in activities like making popcorn, cleaning, and watching the news, but nothing seems to help them fall asleep.
As the night progresses, they start to ruminate on their past, recalling embarrassing moments and stressful events. They also consider their diet, trying to balance out their late-night snack with healthier options. The narrator's attempts to rationalize their actions and thoughts only lead to further wakefulness.
Throughout the script, there are also interactions with others, including a roommate and online communities, highlighting the universality of sleep deprivation. The narrator's stream-of-consciousness style reveals their inner turmoil, showcasing the struggles of insomnia. Ultimately, the script ends with a sense of resignation, as the narrator accepts their wakefulness and the fact that they are not alone in their struggle.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Ben is making noise in the kitchen at night.
2. Someone is trying to sleep but is having trouble.
3. The person has only slept for 15 minutes.
4. They try to set boundaries for themselves to go to sleep early but fail.
5. The person is awake for most of the night.
6. They try to distract themselves from their insomnia by watching TV, browsing social media, and reading news.
7. The person has trouble falling asleep due to stress and anxiety.
8. They consider taking Ambien but have concerns.
9. The person is self-critical and has trouble forgiving themselves for past mistakes.
10. They decide to eat a snack but end up devouring a whole meal.
11. The person rationalizes their behavior by treating the meal as breakfast and their sleep as an eight-hour nap.
12. They are aware that eating before bed is not healthy but do it anyway.
13. The person is unsure what day it is due to lack of sleep.
14. Someone mentions that they have never had an REM sleep or remembered a dream.
15. The person is using skin spray and is worried about wasting the good stuff.
16. Someone is using a sleep aid called Zambien (a mix of Zannie and Ambien).
17. The person is bragging about not sleeping, which others find weird.
18. Someone is allergic to lactose and had a reaction after consuming milk.
19. The person is watching a video with a narrator and is reacting to the content.
20. The video ends with a message asking viewers to subscribe and check out other content.