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Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...

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whocoolkid
whocoolkid
Had my sleep study done last night. Terrible night.They told me to go to bed at 10:30pm It probably took me 2 hours to fall asleep. They told me to sleep on my back. I always go to sleep on my side. I kept waking up during the night.

I'll go to my doctor next week to get the results. I'll keep you guys up to date.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You aced your sleep study!! I think you're on your way to some good help I hope.

Ironically you described the night I had last night. I'm 6 months off of Ambien and won't use no matter what, but I do use Valerian, Melatonin, and last night 5mg Flexoril. Nothing worked. I dozed off at 5am something and the alarm went off at 6:20 -- for work. If I take a nap today that will screw me up tonight.

I'm interested in following your posting here and what your doctor is going to do for you. Please keep posting.

Wish you the best sleep possible! -R
Serce
Serce
We're with you...you got through your study, that's another step behind you...you can do this...have patience and faith...take care of YOU!
whocoolkid
whocoolkid
Thanks for all the support! I'll keep you guys updated.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, please keep us updated!

I see my sleep doc for the first time this Friday. If he orders a sleep study for me, its going to be an epic FAIL! When do I sleep? Uhm, between the hours of 11am and 3pm. Yes, this is after trying to fall asleep for 8+ hours. Don't ask me why, but my body has settled upon this time frame for when it likes to sleep.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i have only had the home sleep study done...i am on a year long wait, to get the one in the hospital. i cannot imagine how the heck i am going to be able to fall asleep in that setting! knowing people are watching and listening. i have the most trouble sleeping in a new surrounding, like in a hospital, or in a hotel, or at the cabin etc...
pls keep us posted!

take care, Lee :)
whocoolkid
whocoolkid
So I finally was able to see my sleep doctor. I have a mild case of sleep apnea. I stopped breathing about 12 times an hour for a few seconds. He told me I didn't need a C-PAP machine for it. He stated that I needed to lose about 20 pounds to see if that would help the apnea.
Serce
Serce
Glad to hear the update, hope you can get past the mild symptoms and that it gets better and better for you! Take good care of you...and hope your restorative sleep improves with time!