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what is the name of some disorders concerning cant stay awake..too much sleeping

deesearcy
07/12/08
deesearcy
Topics:FatigueSleep DisordersAdvice
since i was a young child i cant get enough sleep.. I am always tired..always.. I could sleep for 23 hours of the day... I never have energy I don't eat right but if I did I still would be tired all the time.. I have fallen asleep driving...waking up not knowing how I got to where I was..
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Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D., Psychologist
Saturday, July 12, 2008

Dear DeeSearcy,

That sounds like an extremely frustrating way to live!  Plus, the fact that you have fallen asleep driving is very scary.  You really do need an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.  I think your best bet for getting an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible would be to go to a Sleep Specialist or Sleep Clinic.  Let me point to some resources to help you find one in your area:

American Boad of Sleep Medicine: (ABSM) a list of Board certified sleep specialists by state

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM): a list of Sleep Centers by State

 

Both Apnea and  Narcolepsy have symptoms similar to what you are describing, but please do not try to diagnose or treat yourself!  Not only would it be wonderful for you to have a better quality of life, you don't want to have a car accident where you or others are seriously/fatally wounded!

 

Regards,

Dr. Jennifer Fee

The Stress Masters

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