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Comment on What exactly is insomnia and what causes it? by KENT

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Comment on will nasal strip or nasal spray work for sleep apena? by Anne2

Anne2 — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:03:27 +0000

Not really, the only thing that works is the machine that forces oxygen into your mouth. Your insurance will pay for it if you need it. Sleep apnea happens when you actually stop breathing, and then breath in a gulp. Some people snore with this too. I had to take a test, with a recorder on my index finger, it recorded how many times I stopped breathing a minute, it had a tiny tape recorder attached to it and the doctor removed the tape and played it in his office. I received a printout so I could see what was happening too.

Comment on what topic other than insomnia and sleep apnea can you talk about for sleep disorders? by jfmm

jfmm — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:37:02 +0000

A lot of people have sleep paralysis.

Comment on what topic other than insomnia and sleep apnea can you talk about for sleep disorders? by dgudgurrl

dgudgurrl — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:35:48 +0000

sleep hygiene, sleeping pills – pros & cons… ?!

Comment on Is it legal to drive in Canada after being diagnosed with narcolepsy? by rokkibean

rokkibean — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:25:41 +0000

Narcolepsy goes in the same category at epilepsy and legally she should not be allowed to obtain a license.

Comment on what topic other than insomnia and sleep apnea can you talk about for sleep disorders? by SokEnYongWon

SokEnYongWon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:40:58 +0000

narcolepsy is one there are quite alot of sleep disorders, but thats the only one (besides those you named) that i can name off the top of my head
google it!

Comment on what kind of help is out there for sleeping disorders? by formerly_bob

formerly_bob — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:49:17 +0000

He could talk to his primary care doc and possibly get a referral to a sleep lab, or look for a sleep lab in the phone book and make an appointment with a sleep specialist. Once they establish what’s causing the problem, they can explain the treatment options. It seems unlikely that this is something you can meaningfully treat on your own, since he is likely to need prescription medication and you need to know exactly what is going on before you can treat it.

All that can be done without a doc is basic sleep management such as sticking to a regular sleep schedule with little variation, getting regular exercise early enough in the day to avoid stimulation at bedtime, eliminating caffeine (or at least eliminating it after midmorning), and if possible, taking a nap during the day.

Comment on what kind of help is out there for sleeping disorders? by bushcasss b

bushcasss b — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:32:23 +0000

That sounds like narcolepsy. The only real way to know though is by going to a doctor. I mean its worth it..

Comment on Symptoms insomnia related or something else? by bluebeard7

bluebeard7 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:01:20 +0000

yes, please see a doctor. in the meantime, instead of over-the counter sleep aids, try natural teas. this article reviews sleepytime teas:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/304679/product_review_celestial_seasonings.html

Comment on Symptoms insomnia related or something else? by Radio

Radio — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:38:30 +0000

Mental ways of beating insomnia

1. Your body likes routine so aim to go to bed at the same time nightly. Begin winding down about an hour before you go to bed.

2. Avoid caffeine, especially from late afternoon onwards, as it has a stimulating effect for up to 6 hours.

3. Avoid using alcohol to sleep – it produces a shallow, un-restful quality of sleep.

4. Decide bed is for nothing other than sleeping (and making love) – so avoid eating, watching television, telephoning, knitting, having serious discussions, etc.

5. Keep clocks out of sight! Many people create a mini-neurosis through lying awake and checking the clock every few minutes to calculate how much sleep they are missing!

6. Never stay awake in bed for more than about 30 minutes. Have a list of boring/unpleasant tasks beside your bed. Get up and do something from this list if necessary. The idea here is to break the association or anchored-relationship between being in bed and experiencing insomnia.

7. Avoid rewarding middle-of-the-night waking with food, drink, cigarettes, etc.

8. To get better continuous sleep you may need to temporarily deprive yourself of sleep, at first. Get up a little earlier each day – till you are sleeping as you would like. Then gradually extend the length of time you are in bed, once again.

(For example, you might begin by getting up 15 minutes earlier every three days – while still going to bed at the same time – until eventually your mind-body “allows you” to get to sleep more quickly at night. Generally this process takes a few weeks to produce results.)

9. Avoid day-time naps. Sleep requirements vary so if you don’t need a lot of sleep why not use the time constructively – study, hobby, voluntary work, etc.

10. Use your relaxation skills – before sleep or if you wake.

Comment on Symptoms insomnia related or something else? by Alex62

Alex62 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:53:02 +0000

It sounds like insomnia, not something else. That said, you should go to the doc if it persists. I’m also assuming that you aren’t depressed and are tired despite the lack of sleep. If that’s not the case, post a Q that better explains.

Are you exercising? Preferable before dinner. Exercise wears out the body, and that can help tell your brain to turn off. You might also try forcing yourself out of bed around dawn for a few days to try to force your clock back to a more normal sleep pattern.

Comment on can snoring be fatal? by Jack

Jack — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:34:21 +0000

Snoring can be a sympton of sleep apnea, which can be fatal. Sleep Apnea is when you stop breathing during your sleep, and your body wakes up to regain breath. This happens many times a night.

For more information on curing snoring, check http://www.thecuretosnoring.com/

Comment on can snoring be fatal? by no one

no one — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:43:01 +0000

Snoring can also be a sign of sleep apnea. Do some research on obrstructive sleep apnea and that should help answer your question.

Comment on can snoring be fatal? by Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:08:04 +0000

Snoring is created by a skin flap flapping around in the back of your throat. Not fatal.

Comment on can snoring be fatal? by Britney

Britney — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:45:11 +0000

if snoring was fatal, there would be a lot of dead people in this world. lol your dumb!

Comment on Does anyone here think that over the counter sleep aids work? by SWOLL68

SWOLL68 — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:13:37 +0000

Most OTC sleep meds are just a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Benadryl has the quirky side effect that it can make you tired. People took advantage of that. So yes, it can help to make you more drowsy. If you’ve got a severe problem you probably won’t see much results. Ambien generic isn’t overly expensive though.

Comment on Does anyone here think that over the counter sleep aids work? by davidson shell

davidson shell — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:33:41 +0000

Benadryl works most of the time for me. Don’t use nightquil because it makes you more tired. Tylonal PM isn’t bad either. Ambien is expensive but it really works. Go to CVS and they do have over the counter sleep aids that you can try.

Comment on Does anyone here think that over the counter sleep aids work? by SK S

SK S — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:35:26 +0000

There are many reasons that you cannot fall asleep. The main reason is there is something in your mind keeps you awake.
Medications only helps to certain point. When you cannot fall asleep. Right down what is in mind. That’s the thing which bothers you. Face the problem and solve it is the only way to deal with. Medication does not help that much.

Comment on lets say I think I have sleep apena, can I buy CPAP by myself online or does it must be prescribed? by ruling_storm

ruling_storm — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:41:07 +0000

If you think you have symptoms of a sleep disorder, see a physician who will refer you to a specialist in this area. If you are referred to a sleep-study clinic, you will have to spend a night there being observed on camera hooked up to monitors.
Afterwards, if it determined that you do in fact have sleep apnea, your doctor will arrange for you to get the CPAP machine, assuming that is what you’d need. The machine has to be calibrated to your needs and has a chip from which information is downloaded to monitor its effectiveness.
Sleep apnea is a very serious disorder which can lead to heart attack and stroke. It is worthwhile to be treated professionally, rather than take a chance on the self-help route.

Comment on lets say I think I have sleep apena, can I buy CPAP by myself online or does it must be prescribed? by Chatterbox

Chatterbox — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:36:14 +0000

Yes, you can buy one. It won’t hurt you anyway….it’s only air. But they are expensive! Sometimes the hospital may hire them out if they have them to spare…..but I would definitely check ebay.
You can also ask your doc to book you in for sleep studies to make sure. That will explain things.

Comment on What is Multiple Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder? by ?

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:46:11 +0000

Check out Dissociative Identity Disorder at http://www.wikipedia.org

A questionnaire for the presence of D.I.D. may be found at: http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/cesd/index.html

Those people who have D.I.D. may experience such things as “coming to” in a place that they don’t recognise, or receiving bills for things they don’t remember ordering, or, if living alone, finding notes in a different handwriting, or sometimes friends tell them things about themselves, and their behaviour as another “alter”.

More about treatments is at http://your-mental-health.weebly.com/u.html

Comment on What is Multiple Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder? by ?

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:19:01 +0000

MPD or DID is a condition where the person disassociates with their own identity. This usually happens as the result of sever trauma – typically sexual abuse, physical abuse or even emotional abuse. The condition developes when this abuse is experienced repeatedly over long periods of time.

There is some really good information on the WebMD site. I’ve shared it below.

Comment on What is Multiple Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder? by laurel g

laurel g — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:16:23 +0000

I have DID. I would add amnesia for the times that one personality takes over. This is terrifying, as I don’t have a clue as to where I’ve been or what I’ve done during this time. In this particular personality, I don’t eat and rarely sleep. When I travel by airplane, I sit down……and I’m arriving at my destination. A couple of seconds in my brain, but truly hours on the plane. I ‘ve never had bursts of anger. I do sleep walk. I look differently to others in another personality, and I’m told I speak differently.
It’s not fun, it has lots of hurts along the way.

Comment on What is Multiple Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder? by sci-fi is the best

sci-fi is the best — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:58:27 +0000

i know more about MPD.
it is also known as spilt personality disorder.
most cases are like this:
a person has more that one personality, like you could feel as if there is more than yourself in your body. the other personality can be completely different to you. example. you might like sport, the other personality might like shopping.
i think it’s like that

Comment on What exactly is insomnia and what causes it? by αѕнℓєє

αѕнℓєє — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:34:27 +0000

What is insomnia?
Insomnia is too little or poor-quality sleep caused by one or more of the following:

Trouble falling asleep
Waking up a lot during the night with trouble returning to sleep
Waking up too early in the morning
Having un-refreshing sleep (not feeling well rested), even after sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night
Insomnia can cause problems during the day, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, trouble thinking clearly or staying focused, or feeling depressed or irritable. It is not defined by the number of hours you sleep every night. Although the amount of sleep a person needs varies, most people need between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night.

What are the different types of insomnia and what causes them?
Insomnia can be:

Transient (short term) insomnia lasts from a single night to a few weeks.
Intermittent (on and off) insomnia is short term, which happens from time to time.
Chronic (on-going) insomnia occurs at least 3 nights a week over a month or more.
Chronic insomnia is either primary or secondary:

Primary insomnia is not related to any other health problem.
Secondary insomnia can be caused by a medical condition (such as cancer, asthma, or arthritis), drugs, stress or a mental health problem (such as depression), or a poor sleep environment (such as too much light or noise, or a bed partner who snores).

check the link
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/insomnia.cfm#b

Comment on What exactly is insomnia and what causes it? by ckm1956

ckm1956 — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:48:52 +0000

Insomnia is the inability to sleep.

Causes can be illness, medications, stress, etc.

Comment on I was just put on Celexa (20 mg) for PPD, and am still having insomnia. Does this go away? by The Lady

The Lady — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:30:53 +0000

…Ad, when are you taking the medicine. Celexa can give you insomnia OR make you sleepy as a side effect. If you are taking it in the morning but still not sleeping at night, try taking it at night. If you take it at night and it’s keeping you up, switch to mornings.

Ask your doctor about taking OTC Melatonin with the Celexa. My doctor has had me on it for a long time. It is not a drug, but a natural substance that tells our brains, it’s time to go to sleep. It does not make you drowsey the next day and is not addictive.

Good luck getting some rest, I know that is hard with a new baby under the best circumstances.

Comment on What types of employment would a person that suffers from Narcolepsy and Cataplexy apply for? by Mar

Mar — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:29:18 +0000

An office assistant would do if the person is still young.

Comment on What types of employment would a person that suffers from Narcolepsy and Cataplexy apply for? by Beautiful Disaster

Beautiful Disaster — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:18 +0000

Porn so you can play it off either way!!

Comment on What types of employment would a person that suffers from Narcolepsy and Cataplexy apply for? by csabs

csabs — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:53:01 +0000

I think narcolepsy can be managed now….my friend’s mom has it and she doesn’t seem to be as bad as she was when we were younger. But she worked at home for a travel agency. Phone calls came to her house and she got to work her own hours.
Cataplexy….geez, I would guess a Librarian would be a good job for someone like that.