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- By Amir · New reply January 7, 2009
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 7 replies
- Hey everyone, I am going to get my CPAP machine tomorrow. I am curious for those out there who use CPAPS, are they really that effective? If so then how quickly do you see/feel results. I am expecting ...
- By john · New reply January 5, 2009
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 3 replies
- Arg, this is so frustrating... I never get a full nights sleep.... I cant remember the last time I woke up refreshed.... Once I am able to get to sleep, I am good for the night, but getting to sleep is ...
- By Sarah · New reply January 1, 2009
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 1 reply
- Medical News Today has a good article on the benefits of exercise in boosting energy (especially when you’re tired!). See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ews.php?newsid=55669&nfid=crss ...
- By Eric001 · New reply January 1, 2009
- In Emotional and psychological issues · 1 reply
- Hello I have severe sleep apnia, The quality of care we the people receve from our doctors and health care providers is somewhat lacking just recentely I was refused care I was sent a certifed lettter ...
- By Amir · New reply January 1, 2009
- In Experiences with medical treatments · 12 replies
- Hey everyone, Any suggestions on what to do if I suspect I have sleep apnea? Aince it runs in my family I always think i have it. Should I go to by GP or a sleep center? I am open to any ideas, experiences ...
- By Sarah · New reply December 29, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 1 reply
- Associated Content has an interesting article detailing tips for getting a better night’s rest. See the full article at: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article /72585/sleep_better_in_two_easy_steps.ht ...
- By Amir · New reply December 9, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 5 replies
- Anyone had to travel with their CPAP. Any advice on getting it through airport security? Amir ...
- By sleepyjay · New reply November 26, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 2 replies
- Hi all, I've been living with Hypersomnia for the past two years and it's been pretty rough going. If I let myself I sleep for 14 hours or more a day. I think it was brought on by this high dosage of ...
- By Sarah · New reply November 22, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 2 replies
- I've been having trouble getting to sleep at night-- just seems like I can't shut my mind off. I talked to my doctor about it and he prescribed me trazodone to take before bed. I researched it a bit ...
- By coolsky · Posted November 8, 2008
- In Experiences with alternative treatments · 0 replies
- Hi. I've read that something called "cognitive-behavioral treatment" works for insomnia and am considering trying it myself. I am deciding between individual treatment and a group. I am curious if anyone ...
- By UCBPsychologyClinic · Posted October 7, 2008
- In Teens and sleep · 0 replies
- Does your child have trouble sleeping? We are clinical interns at the UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic and are providing therapy for teens (12-17) who are experiencing sleep difficulties. Sliding scale fee ...
- By prtex · New reply September 5, 2008
- In Experiences with medical treatments · 7 replies
- Hi, everyone. This is my first post. I have severe sleep apnea, and insomnia. Also, in the last few weeks, my circadian rhythm is shot. Needless to say, I'm usually tired and sleepy. Except when I'm real ...
- By jumstot · New reply August 18, 2008
- In Experiences with prescription medications · 3 replies
- I was just given some free trials for this medicine. I was on lunesta and Rozerem and just plain Ambien. There are times when I have unable to sleep for 2 days when I have been on these medications. Does ...
- By CircadiAbsurdium · New reply July 16, 2008
- In Experiences with alternative treatments · 9 replies
- I think I might have circadian rhythm disorder (delayed sleep phase syndrome) so I got a light box and in about a week was able to shift my natural wake time from noon to about 9am. And so far I'm far ...
- By Tracey7370 · New reply July 2, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 3 replies
- Hi! This is my first post, so I hope I've put this in the right place! I'm 36 and have suffered from insomnia for years, even as a kid I wasn't a good sleeper. I've tried anything and everything to try ...
- By CircadiAbsurdium · New reply July 2, 2008
- In In the news · 2 replies
- Is anyone else tired of seeing "news" stories about sleep that turn out to be nothing but the same regurgitated sleep hygiene tips doctors have been spewing for the past 50 years? That advice works great ...
- By john · New reply April 2, 2008
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 1 reply
- Ok, so I was talking with a co-worker the other day about the mental fuzziness that go thru once you start becoming sleep deprived. His issue for the day was somnipathy infantias AKA 1 week old infant ...
- By Eric001 · Posted January 1, 2007
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Hello I use a cpap I wonder what other types of mask other people use. I had a fisher paxel,huntz R V mask and the new fisher with the seal witch my puppey eate. there is a new mask called the MoJo it ...
- By Brian · New reply December 6, 2006
- In New parents · 1 reply
- I used to sleep well -- always assumed I was a typical sleeper. But since having our first child one month ago, I now find myself awake at all hours of the night, and just getting enough sleep is suddenly ...
- By Sarah · Posted November 17, 2006
- In Coping with sleep disorders · 0 replies
- Medical News Today has an interesting article on a study showing that use of sleeping pills does not increase use of CPAP machines by patients with sleep apnea. See the full article at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicaln ...
