No sleep what can I do?
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You can restore your sleep routine by moving your sleep schedule forward a few hours every day until you find yourself sleeping at a time that you find more favorable. Having trouble sleeping happens to everyone at some point in their life.
Sleep disorders usually have more symptoms than having trouble getting to sleep. Do you kick/punch while sleeping? Do you find yourself going for sleep walks? Do you talk in your sleep? Do you snore and stop breathing while you sleep? Those are some potential symptoms of sleep disorders.
Talking to your husband call help you find out what you do while you sleep. If you do something unusual while sleeping, like moving, talking, walking around, then you might want to talk to a doctor about that.
I have taken Tylenol PM (Benadryl + Tylenol) to help me get to sleep and stay asleep. When I'm extremely anxious, I find that it does work. However, Benadryl is an anti-histamine and can make you drowsy after you wake-up. It effects the quantity and quality of your restorative sleep cycle. This is different than just being asleep. When people take sleeping pills, sometimes the are asleep but not going through the stages of sleep properly, in order to make you feel rested in the morning. I have stopped using Tylenol PM since learning about how it helps me sleep, since I tend to sleep longer and don't feel rested afterwards. Now I know why it happens. I do lay awake for hours sometimes, but I feel decent in the morning after I eventually fall asleep on my own.
Some things that can help you sleep are: a cool environment (too warm can keep you awake), take your shower several hours before you go to bed, avoid bright lights close to bedtime, try to have a quiet sleeping place, try to relax and not worry about not being able to get to sleep. Not drinking coffee, other caffeinated drinks, or alcohol within a few hours of bed time can help too.
Does your insurance cover a sleep study? Your husband may have breathing problems.
"Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition in which a patients breathing passage seals during sleep, causing the patient to stop breathing. Apnea is Latin for “without breath”. The body responds to this lack of oxygen by arousing, or waking from sleep.
This cycle leads to the patient being unable to get the needed quantity of restful sleep and results in:
* Constant Fatigue
* Difficulty Focusing
* Irritability
Untreated Sleep Apnea is potentially fatal and frequently results in the following serious health problems:
* Heart Attacks
* Strokes
* High Blood Pressure
* Diabetes
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP therapy provides a constant airflow which holds the airway open so that uninterrupted breathing is maintained during sleep. This eliminates Sleep Apneas and allows the patient to get a restful sleep.
CPAP therapy is traditionally provided through a nasal mask that seals around the nose. However, more innovative, comfortable and better sealing options are beginning to emerge."
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