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Old Oct 21, 2012, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LiveThroughThis View Post
My sleep dr told me there are numerous sleep disorders, and someone can be diagnosed with one sleep problem, only to find out months later that they have another one as well,

I'm not saying you have S. Apnea, obviously, but I do know ppl with it can sleep on their stomach, not snore at all....typical indicators of sleep apnea (I do both). Just saying seeking out a sleep dr is worth ruling it out. I got to the point of desperation---desperate for answers. Sleeping 12 hrs a day and barely able to crawl out of bed--became too much. I knew at least if I went and the dr said I had no sleep issue, that was one more to rule out. But he told me the big symptoms are never feeling rested despite lots of sleep, taking naps everyday, feeling like you can fall asleep sitting up, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, etc.

My P-doc told me my sleep issues were vastly affecting my Panic Attacks and anxiety. I found it interesting he didn't mention any of my other dx-es. Sure enough, two months using my sleep machine, and I've had one major Panic attack, one minor one, and my overall everyday anxiety has diminished a lot. I was shocked, to say the least.

I hope I don't come across as trying to convince everyone they have sleep problems. But w/everyone having similar issues, normal bloodwork, etc. it makes one wonder. My sleep dr told me sleep disorders are vastly underdiagnosed, because ppl are able to keep functioning despite their problems.


LiveThroughThis, thanks for more information on sleep apnea! You taught me some things that I didn't know, for sure. I was a little confused when you were talking about sleeping on one's stomach. Is this a sign of sleep apnea? Maybe you can clear that up for me. Because I ALWAYS sleep on my stomach. I also snore sometimes although I'm not gasping for breath, at least that my husband knows of. But you're right, ruling it out is a good idea. Why not?

I sleep 9-10 hours per night but I still feel exhausted most of the day, I don't know if it's depression or not, but it just seems that I wouldn't be constantly feeling tired like this for so long if it was just depression. I really appreciate this conversation!

Thanks!