When she tries to wake up it is very difficult for her, she often needs to get into the shower to wake up. She doesn't want to go to sleep for fear of never being able to wake up. She does get nightmares and panic attacks during her dreams/sleep.
Also she has difficulty breathing at points during her sleep pattern. She tries, also, to move her body but cannot.
Please someone help!!!
2007-07-22 19:10:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
She definitely needs to be evaluated at a sleep clinic- the breathing problems sound like apnoea, but the paralysis is symptomatic of a different sleep disorder. The difficulty waking up is probably just because she is never getting any real restful sleep.
There are a variety of treatments for sleep disorders- medications, hypnosis, even pressurized masks that keep air passages open. One or two nights of observation at a sleep clinic could really change her life.
Best wishes to both of you!
2007-07-22 19:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by dscougar 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree that sleep apnea is likely her problem. I also agree that she needs to have a sleep study and medical treatment.
In terms of waking up, I suggest an alarm clock designed for people who are deaf. It is called the "sonic boom" and clips to your pillow. Instead of making noise, it vibrates the pillow and can be much more effective in helping people with sleep disorders wake up.
good luck to you both.
2007-07-25 16:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by kokikai_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a doctor could tell you what to do about it. She might just have fatiguée it's not always so big. My mom has the same thing basically, and until we got a pet kitten she now sleeps perfectly and wakes up perfectly maybe she just needs to relax more.
2007-07-22 19:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she has some sleep apnea if she can't breathe. She may also have some narcolepsy. Either way she needs to see a doctor to get evaluated.
2007-07-22 20:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by blondegurl84313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds as if she may have what is called "sleep apnea' and needs to see her doctor about this.
It can cause problems in many of your body systems, so it is not something that should be ignored.
Get her to a doctor and soon!
2007-07-22 19:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by sasha1641 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She should contact a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders. She may need a sleep study done.
2007-07-22 19:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ask a doctor. She needs to see someone instead of asking random people on a web site (yahoo answers)
2007-07-22 19:15:51 · answer #7 · answered by G S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she needs to see a doctor. Maybe even a therapists.
2007-07-22 19:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Magical name 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont want to wrry you anymore but...maybe shes one of the people that produce alot of the liquid that makes you get paralyzed....when you sleep theirs different levels...and one of them is your paralized....so probably since she produces alot...it keeps her asleep alot...and even sometimes she can be awake but cant open her eyes cause of the same thing....go to a doctor ...but i think she has ...whats called "sleep paralysis"
here check this out
http://www.sleepnet.com/forum4a/messages/610.html
2007-07-22 19:20:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-25 03:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋