New Sleep Study

[HiDnGoD]

Not so sure myself either:

A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, in which the eyes usually close and consciousness is completely or partially lost, so that there is a decrease in bodily movement and responsiveness to external stimuli. During sleep the brain in humans and other mammals undergoes a characteristic cycle of brain-wave activity that includes intervals of dreaming.

Pretty deep stuff. I'll have to look into it.

It's usually not a good idea to stop breathing while sleeping. Which I seem to do on a regular basis.

 

[alex2678]

Hmmm. Usually if I can't sleep I'll go watch T.V. or go for a jog. When I come in I'll usually fall asleep right away. Not for everyone I guess. I told that to a coworker and she was up all night and even more wide away. lol Benadryl or Tylenol PM are the only other things I've tried. Never used ambien or the prescription meds. A migraine is the only thing that keeps me up all night no matter what I do.

 

[alex2678]

It's usually not a good idea to stop breathing while sleeping. Which I seem to do on a regular basis.

Sleep apnea? Have you had that checked out?

 

[HiDnGoD]

Sleep apnea? Have you had that checked out?

Yeah, I peaked at something like 100 incidents in 1 hour in the study. I've got a CPAP machine, but due to recurring sinus problems it's effectiveness is reduced. Looks like a septum shaving & turbinite reduction are in the works.

 

[*Bunny*]

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A study has found that women who do not get much sleep - five or fewer hours per night - are at risk of major weight gain.

Yup another one that I don't fit into

A sedative is the only thing to really knock me out .. which I try if at all possible to avoid .. but sometimes, it MUST be done ...

Interesting read though

 

[alex2678]

Yup another one that I don't fit into

A sedative is the only thing to really knock me out .. which I try if at all possible to avoid .. but sometimes, it MUST be done ...

Interesting read though

Yeah I can see. You should go to the guy who did the study and show him your pics. "Hey thanks for doing that research. I've been sleeping 18 hours a day now and look at these abs!!!"

 

[jpt]

haven't slept through the night since 1996 probably.....but just recently i've had real problems falling asleep...i was getting only about 1hour or 2 at most....i had to go on sleeping meds...lunesta...been on it for about 3 months straight.....it works great but i don't want to be on this stuff forever....my mind just races at night. this stuff kind of knocks me out...no morning hangovers either.

 

[AirWolf]

haven't slept through the night since 1996 probably.....but just recently i've had real problems falling asleep...i was getting only about 1hour or 2 at most....i had to go on sleeping meds...lunesta...been on it for about 3 months straight.....it works great but i don't want to be on this stuff forever....my mind just races at night. this stuff kind of knocks me out...no morning hangovers either.

Racing mind sounds like a more serious issue than just falling asleep...typically this is one symptom of depression. Where you are really tired, but the second your head hits the pillow you are wide awake and your mind goes crazy. If you have any other symtoms I'd recommend seeing a doc.

On another note - is there any research done into the effectiveness of sleep on sleep meds vs. without them? I typically wake up a few times a night and wake up earlier than I want to so if I really need to get some sleep I'll take a tylenol PM.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

haven't slept through the night since 1996 probably.....but just recently i've had real problems falling asleep...i was getting only about 1hour or 2 at most....i had to go on sleeping meds...lunesta...been on it for about 3 months straight.....it works great but i don't want to be on this stuff forever....my mind just races at night. this stuff kind of knocks me out...no morning hangovers either.

I know that feeling all too well.

Stuff that helped me:

Destress life.
Consistant and daily exercise, or physical activity (if unable to get to the gym).
Eat well.
Enjoy somewhat of a social life when I can (weekends mostly) {because at my work, i have no typical "peers" or individuals in my age group}.
Change bed sheets more often... oh how I love fresh sheets... pass the hell out right away, lol.
Little things help... keep your bedroom .... for sleeping only (if you can... i can't but ... i dont' relax or watch TV on my bed, ect.).

I tried some script meds for a few weeks... didn't like the sides of them, so stopped.. i'm back to "normal" falling asleep without trouble.

Wish you the best... consult proffesionals (that don't want to sell you anything, meds...ect.), sleep clinic, ect. if need be.

 

[kiosk]

I recently read taking Tylenol-PM isnt such a good idea for sleep. The benadryl (which is the part that makes u sleepy in tylenol-pm) is an antihistamine and it rather knocks you out than giving you true sleep, the document said it doesnt give you natural deep delta wave sleep. So just because you are sleeping it might not be as good as natural quality sleep.
I take Lunesta once in a while, this one is really good and not a narcotic like others. I also had to get off caffeine and all the stupid energy pills, that helped a LOT