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2007-03-12 05:02:34
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answered by ? 4
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I suppose you mean, "Why am I sleepy all the time?" If so, there are many things to consider.
First, what is your sleep hygeine like? Here are some tips to improve sleep hygeine.
1. Try to go to bed the same time every night.
2. Do not fall asleep on the couch or in front of the TV. When you feel tired, go to bed.
3. Try to avoid stimulating activity before bed. Instead, do some leisure reading or listen to soothing music. Video games and/or exercise right before bed are bad for sleep.
4. Try to avoid eating spicy foods or caffeinated beverages before bed. Also avoid stimulating medications like those with pseudoephedrine.
5. Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco before bed.
6. Once in your bedroom, make sure it is dark and quiet. No TV's in the bedroom. If you sleep with someone who snores, well....
Other things to consider:
1. How long does it take you to fall asleep?
2. Are you waking up frequently? And if so, how long does it take for you to fall back asleep?
3. Is it restful sleep? Do you feel refreshed in the morning?
4. What time do you wake up? What is the total amount of sleep in hours? Most of us need about 7-9 hours of sleep to become fully rested.
5. Do you snore? Do you wake yourself or others up with snoring? Do you stop breathing when you sleep? Do you wake up with a headache? These may all point to sleep apnea as a possible contributor to poor sleep.
6. Are you taking naps during the day? A 5-20 minute cat nap may be helpful during mid afternoon, but anything longer could disrupt your sleep cycle.
These are just a few things to consider before approaching your doctor about sleep problems. Most of the time, just altering your sleep hygeine can be helpful. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness, or sleep-behavior disorders should all be treated by a specialist of sleep medicine. Medline Plus has some helpful links for you to browse.
2007-03-12 05:52:30
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answered by Mariner71 1
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