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Ok, I didn't realize when I started writing this post that FUZO had posted the article on "Maladies of Sleep Depravation" (BTW, excellent post, FUZO). Someone asked me about Sleep Apnea which prompted me to write about sleepless nights.
At some point in our lives we all have experienced a sleepless night. One or two nights occasionally is tolerable; however, once you go longer than two nights then you start feeling pretty bad. This can really add to an already stressful life.
Sleepless nights and depression are usually signs from your body telling you something is wrong. Most of the time they are symptoms that sometimes can be medical, emotional or physiological , and it’s up to you to figure what is causing them. The problem comes in because there are so many things that can cause you not to sleep that it may take awhile to figure it out. By then you are just about at your wits ends.
Let’s talk about sleepless nights and maybe we can help some of you having trouble sleeping. First, what is the difference between Insomnia and Sleep Apnea? Here are their definitions quoted from the MayoClinic.com. I'm not going to post the entire articles from the Mayo Clinic, because they are very long, but I will provide the links for you to refer too. Very good info, btw.
Insomnia Definition:
Sleep Apnea Definition
As you can see from their definitions Sleep Apnea is a physical condition, it should be treated by a doctor. A very good place to learn more about Sleep Apnea is from www.sleepapnea.org They even offer support groups and resources.
I’ve never experience sleep apnea, so I don’t have much to offer regarding it. If any of you have trouble, please share your info for other.
For me, there have been many times I’ve experience insomnia. The first time was years ago. I was taking Sudafed and other OTC decongestants, and as my condition got worse I was sleeping less. I didn’t connect to two, and the longer I went with out sleep the more depressed I got. I asked my doctor about it, and naturally he gave an Rx for depression, Paxil. It was my SIL (she is a counselor with a Masters in Psychology) who told me that she didn’t think I needed medication for my depression. She felt like it was physical. After a run of test by my doctor determined nothing physically wrong. My SIL asked about my allergies. I went to an allergist and found out it was the decongestants and my allergies that were causing my sleepless nights. It was solved for a long time until I started going through infertility treatments. Now my sleepless nights were stress related. As my marriage started falling apart among the other stressful things going on in my life… I got less and less sleep at night. Once I was through this period of my life, I started sleeping again.
If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it’s a process of elimination that will help you figure out what is wrong. My husband went through about 4-months having trouble sleeping he was on a cycle at the time. After going to the doctor and having a bunch of test run that determined nothing was wrong and that he was healthy. They suggested that he had sleep apnea. He stopped the cycle, and we suspect that either one or a combination of substance maybe have been the problem. This is something to consider if you having trouble sleeping and you are on a cycle. We couldn’t find any research to support this, so the best thing to do is keep a journal. Make notes of what you are taking. Add each compound one at a time and make notes on how you feel including your sleep habits.
At some point in our lives we all have experienced a sleepless night. One or two nights occasionally is tolerable; however, once you go longer than two nights then you start feeling pretty bad. This can really add to an already stressful life.
Sleepless nights and depression are usually signs from your body telling you something is wrong. Most of the time they are symptoms that sometimes can be medical, emotional or physiological , and it’s up to you to figure what is causing them. The problem comes in because there are so many things that can cause you not to sleep that it may take awhile to figure it out. By then you are just about at your wits ends.
Let’s talk about sleepless nights and maybe we can help some of you having trouble sleeping. First, what is the difference between Insomnia and Sleep Apnea? Here are their definitions quoted from the MayoClinic.com. I'm not going to post the entire articles from the Mayo Clinic, because they are very long, but I will provide the links for you to refer too. Very good info, btw.
Insomnia Definition:
Nearly everyone has occasional sleepless nights, perhaps due to stress, heartburn, or drinking too much caffeine or alcohol. Chronic insomnia is defined when you have problems falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or experience nonrestorative sleep that occurs on a regular or frequent basis, often for no apparent reason.
How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Although 7 1/2 hours of sleep is about average, some people do well on four to five hours of sleep. Other people need nine to 10 hours of sleep each night.
Insomnia can affect not only your energy level and mood, but also your health as well because sleep helps bolster your immune system. Fatigue, at any age, leads to diminished mental alertness and concentration. Lack of sleep caused by insomnia is linked to accidents both on the road and on the job.
Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes. But that doesn't mean you have to just put up with sleepless nights. Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in better sleep.
How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Although 7 1/2 hours of sleep is about average, some people do well on four to five hours of sleep. Other people need nine to 10 hours of sleep each night.
Insomnia can affect not only your energy level and mood, but also your health as well because sleep helps bolster your immune system. Fatigue, at any age, leads to diminished mental alertness and concentration. Lack of sleep caused by insomnia is linked to accidents both on the road and on the job.
Insomnia is a common problem that may be temporary or chronic. As many as one in 10 Americans have chronic insomnia, and at least one in four has difficulty sleeping sometimes. But that doesn't mean you have to just put up with sleepless nights. Some simple changes in your daily routine and habits may result in better sleep.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and you feel tired even after a full night's sleep?
Sleep apnea occurs in two main types: obstructive sleep apnea, the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax, and central sleep apnea, which occurs when your brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. Additionally, some people have complex sleep apnea, which is a combination of both.
If you think you might have sleep apnea, see your doctor. Treatment is necessary to avoid heart problems and other complications.
Sleep apnea occurs in two main types: obstructive sleep apnea, the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax, and central sleep apnea, which occurs when your brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. Additionally, some people have complex sleep apnea, which is a combination of both.
If you think you might have sleep apnea, see your doctor. Treatment is necessary to avoid heart problems and other complications.
I’ve never experience sleep apnea, so I don’t have much to offer regarding it. If any of you have trouble, please share your info for other.
For me, there have been many times I’ve experience insomnia. The first time was years ago. I was taking Sudafed and other OTC decongestants, and as my condition got worse I was sleeping less. I didn’t connect to two, and the longer I went with out sleep the more depressed I got. I asked my doctor about it, and naturally he gave an Rx for depression, Paxil. It was my SIL (she is a counselor with a Masters in Psychology) who told me that she didn’t think I needed medication for my depression. She felt like it was physical. After a run of test by my doctor determined nothing physically wrong. My SIL asked about my allergies. I went to an allergist and found out it was the decongestants and my allergies that were causing my sleepless nights. It was solved for a long time until I started going through infertility treatments. Now my sleepless nights were stress related. As my marriage started falling apart among the other stressful things going on in my life… I got less and less sleep at night. Once I was through this period of my life, I started sleeping again.
If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it’s a process of elimination that will help you figure out what is wrong. My husband went through about 4-months having trouble sleeping he was on a cycle at the time. After going to the doctor and having a bunch of test run that determined nothing was wrong and that he was healthy. They suggested that he had sleep apnea. He stopped the cycle, and we suspect that either one or a combination of substance maybe have been the problem. This is something to consider if you having trouble sleeping and you are on a cycle. We couldn’t find any research to support this, so the best thing to do is keep a journal. Make notes of what you are taking. Add each compound one at a time and make notes on how you feel including your sleep habits.
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