What's the Cause of Your Sleep Loss??

Im 64 yrs old. I have sleepApena. My problem is caused by the muscles in my throat. I use a CPAP machine. I took a two night sleep test( 2 parts). They said that,I quit breathing six times per hour.  To say,I was scared would be an understatement. I have had four heart attacks and eleven TIA's. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes six years ago. Since 2002,I  went from  two hundred-eighty five pounds to  two hundred -twenty eight pounds. My blood sugar count fell  in line with my weight. However, I still dozed or fell asleep in my chair reading a news paper,reading a book or watching TV. So my Cardiologist order a sleep test.  I was diagnosed with sleep Apena, I now use a Cpap machine.  Needless to say, I now get a great nights sleep in six to seven hours. I only get up maybe once per night or none at all.  However when, I read diiferent things on this site that can be associate with Sleep Apena,I was shocked. Im glad,I found this site. Its quite informative. Keep up the good work. John

You ain't kidding!  And the list goes on and on.  You are so right about getting up and moving around.  Another thing that can help is a glass of milk - cold or warm.  As well, sometimes meditation or prayer can help wind down one's mind.

No matter what, realizing that we cannot control everything is the best way to ensure a calmer existence.  And hopefully a better sleep cycle!

All the best, sue

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