Sign in

or Register now

MySleepCentral.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Sunday, September, 07, 2008

Are You Experiencing MicroSleeps Unknowingly

by  healthgal
Monday, July 14, 2008

Maybe you are stressed or preoccupied or overwhelmed with responsibilities and not sleeping well or not sleeping enough.  I'm learning that even small deficits of sleep can wreak havoc with your memory - performance on the job - driving skills - health.  We know that if you learn a task ...

  1. Untitled Comment
    Sue
    Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 02:06 PM

    Thanks for your post healthgal.  These happens to me all the time - most often when I am working at my computer in the evenings.  It is a sure sign that I should go to bed before I hit the post button and have typed gobbly gook!

     

    I had no idea they were micro-sleeps.  I guess i thought i was simply nodding off.  Thanks for getting the correct info our way.

     

    All the best, sue

     

    Are you a drowsy driver?  Take our quiz and find out.


    reply

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Answer a Question

What type of disorder is crying, sobbing, and hyperventilating in severe distress during sleep?

Answer This View all questions >
Free Newsletter
Get weekly updates, news alerts and more on Sleep Disorders and related health conditions.