Does This Sound like Sleep Apnea to You?
So i recently had a sleep examination at a sleep lab, and it turns out I have sleep apnea (not breathing often while sleeping because of obstruction in airway), but for some reason I just don’t believe I have this sleeping problem because I don’t notice it when I sleep. Anyway, I am only 16, I’m 6′ 2" but over 300 lbs. I’m ALWAYS tired and depressed. I sleep almost every day at school, and I sleep when I come home for usually 4 hours. I was told that because I don’t breathe often in my sleep, I am unconsciously waking up throughout the night, resulting in unrestful sleep.
I slept for a night at the lab, and they tried me on with a CPAP mask. The next morning, they told me I slept well. I still don’t have any more information about how severe the apnea is, or when I’ll be getting my mask.
All I can say is, I’m sick of being obese, I’m sick of being tired, and I’m sick of always being sad and depressed. Do these sound like symptoms of sleep apnea?
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Well, from what you have told..it looks like you do have sleep apnea. But don’t worry because your apnea seems to be due to your obesity. If you can lose weight, you will probably stop having apnea too.
And from your last sentences, it seems that you are willing to lose weight, so, I will suggest you that you should stop worrying and try focusing on some good weight loss regimens, and see what works best for you. But do not try to lose weight too fast, as you might not lose any weight at all in the end!
Good luck with your efforts!
u could have it. my mom has it really bad
My God! You are sleep apnea reincarnated! All of your symptoms are the most common symptoms of sleep apnea.
Many people with sleep problems don’t think that they may have sleep apnea . Some of them have not even heard of such a disease.
Anyway, your symptoms are the most perfect description of sleep apnea. Even the words "I just don’t believe I have this sleeping problem because I don’t notice it when I sleep" is a common thing in apnea patients.
So, yes! You have sleep apnea.