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14 yr old's Sleep pattern
Jul 30, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi BT119, relax! It seems you are under lot of stress due to improper sleep that might be caused by stress and strain to body, a hard havoc day at work, constant worrying due to personal problems and noisy/disturbed surroundings. Avoid late night parties, outings etc. Also, avoid excessive coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal at nights. Do walk...
what sleep-aids really work
Jul 30, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi brainpain, how are you doing? Relax! I feel you are under lot of stress due to improper sleep and the sufferings so. Ambien is good choice for treatment of insomnia, but it is intended for short-term use. Elavil/Endep can be tried if you are not comfortable with Ambien and it is a non-addictive drug. Do morning-evening walk, regular stretches, have nutriti...
Night sleep vs. Day sleep
Jul 30, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Albus, how are you? Can you post some more details? How old are you and since when you are suffering with sleep problem? What was your daily routine prior to the changes in sleep pattern and what are you doing presently? There are many causes for the change in sleep pattern as frequent change in shift at work, frequent overseas traveling, tremendous stress...
Wake up seeing things???
Jul 30, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Mkatt, how are you, since when have you been suffering from this kind episodes? Have you been under care of a neurophysician or a sleep specialist? Stress is one of the most important factors in triggering the episode apart from the sleep deprivation. Try to change place ad sleeping position (avoid sleeping supine), and better to sleep early. Avoid - alcoh...
cant sleep
Jul 27, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Renemar, Relax! It seems you are under stress due to improper sleep and the sufferings so. Ambien is good choice for treatment of insomnia, but it is intended for short-term use. Elavil/Endep can be tried if you are not comfortable with Ambien and it is a non-addictive drug. Avoid coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal. Do regular walk, regula...
At least an hour to drift off every night, and getting longer.
Jul 27, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi cloverling, relax! It seems you are under stress due to improper sleep that might be caused by stress and strain to body, a hard havoc day at work, constant worrying due to personal problems and noisy disturbed room. Avoid excessive coffee/tea, smoking, alcohol and a bulky spicy meal at nights. Do morning-evening walk, regular stretches, have nutritious di...
What is wrong with my husband?
Jul 27, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Isaac Mommy799, how is your husband doing? He may be probably having night terror with sleepwalking which occurs during deep sleep, usually early in the night where a person appears to be awake but is not. Sleepwalkers usually don’t remember their actions, may be difficult to awaken, and usually feel confused or disoriented upon being awakened. Sleepwalkin...
Not inhaling while asleep
Jul 27, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi Shyne86, you may probably be suffering from sleep apnea syndrome, which is caused by upper airway blockage, usually when soft tissue at back of throat collapses during sleep resulting in no breathing during sleep for anywhere from 10 seconds to more than a minute and happens hundreds of times over a single night. Habitual snoring and gasping for breath du...
Talking and doing weird things in sleep
Jul 27, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi lion919674, how are you doing? Sleep talking may occur either during REM sleep (in which case the talk is clear and lucid) or, like sleep terrors and sleepwalking, during an incomplete arousal from delta sleep (in which case the talk sounds unintelligible, like gibberish). Sleep talking is usually harmless, although it may be disturbing to bed partners. As...
Narcolepsy/excessive sleepiness/sleep apnea
Jun 18, 2008 in the Sleep Disorders Community
Hi zulushooter, hope you are feeling better? Thanks for the reply. Have you met your doctor and discussed the drug review and re-instatement of the Ritalin. Do not worry or hesitate to speak to your doctor, he needs to know the fact. Have you got adjusted to the CPAP? Are you able to get good sleep? Be relaxed and follow the healthy sleep habits. Keep posted ...