Posted by Cairo on July 14, 2004, at 7:38:07
In reply to AFRAID TO SLEEP HELP PLSE, posted by crazychickuk on July 14, 2004, at 5:04:40
The gasping part reminds me of one of the symptoms of Sleep Apnea which can be a result of HPA axis dysorganization:
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/sleepap.cfm
Many antidepressant meds can aggravate sleep apnea:
http://www.endotext.org/adrenal/adrenal31/adrenal31.htm
A physician certified in sleep disorders can do a sleep study to confirm. Insurance usually pays as they are pricey. Getting the right mask and setting is important and may require several tries.
I've been on a CPAP (the machine which pumps air to the mask) for 6 months and feel my sleep is somewhat better. Hasn't fixed the whole problem (I have Fibromyalgia and depression), but I can function better without practically falling asleep at the wheel every day.
You don't know how precious a good night's sleep is until you haven't had one in awhile. Hoping for good ZZZZZs in your future.
Cairo
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