So, I'm not sure what is causing this (the only thing I can think of is the amoxicillin I have recently been prescribed for a sinus infection).
I generally have vivid dreams to begin with, but lately I have been having very extensive, fast-paced dreams which seem to last all night. I have been waking up very groggy and tired all day, despite no real change in my sleep schedule (I've been falling asleep fine). I haven't been eating before bed, and there isn't anything in particular that has stressed me.
Does anybody know other root causes for this type of thing, and maybe something I can do before bed to help this? ~ I hate those awful sleep aide pills.
2007-02-12 11:55:32 · 6 answers · asked by Shea 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Rick T is very correct, people (and other animals) dream in DEEP sleep, not shallow sleep.
Your vivid, active dreams may be a result of the physical stress you are going through with your sinus infection. Perhaps one of the reasons you are waking up and remembering your dreams is that you are having trouble breathing -- and so your brain naturally wakes you up to address the issue. We don't normally remember most of our dreams because we wake up long after they are finished. REM (rapid eye movement sleep) = dream sleep, so if you are remembering these dreams, you have woken up suddenly, in the midst of REM sleep.
My advice is to take your sinus medication and otherwise take care of yourself until the infection is clearned up.
2007-02-13 00:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
REM and NREM (speedy Eye flow and Non-speedy Eye flow) Deep and shallow are not actual categorizations. Insomnia and apnea are sleep matters. In REM, you dream, flow, and are in a partial arousal state. In NREM, you're nonetheless and shifting via your sleep cycles.
2016-10-02 01:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your dreams happen in the shallow stages of sleep. For some reason you are waking up more and remembering them. Any medication or sickness can disturb your sleeping pattern, and sleeping pills can also affect the sleep stages. I know if I take tryptophan I have very weird dreams.
2007-02-12 12:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not sleep apnea. Unless you quit breathing while your sleeping.
Just allot of things going on in your mind. Insomnia varies in severity and length of time. Hopefully it will pass once your sinus infection is gone. You can try Benadryl, it will make you sleepy and help your sinus problem.
2007-02-12 12:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on what you are describing you are sleeping very deeply, as to be able to dream as you describe you must be in a deep sleep, one does not dream in a shallow sleep.
The dreams themselves may be tiring you out.
2007-02-12 12:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rick T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi
you might have what is known as sleep apnea=the only way you can find out is have your Dr make an appointment for you to go to a sleep clinic =good luck
2007-02-12 12:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋