12/07/2021
Delaying treatment for a health concern is never a good idea. A good rule of thumb is that if something hurts or bothers you for more than 24-48 hours, it’s time to get it checked out by a healthcare professional.
7 signs it's time for sleep study:
You may be more than just “tired” if you have any one or more of these symptoms.
1. I have difficulty concentrating.
Any individual will not perform at the highest capacity when they are deprived of sleep, especially over long periods of time1. The brain and the entire body require sleep to thrive. Sleep allows the brain to repair damaged cells. The space between the brain cells grows larger while a person sleeps, to allow for clearing and repairing the brain.
2. I’m often irritable.
Sleep disorders can put a strain on relationships due to the irritability caused by a lack of sleep. It can impact your mood and even work performance.
3. I have to take a nap every day.
It’s normal to enjoy an afternoon nap every now and then, but if a nap is needed every day to function it’s likely because you aren’t getting a proper amount of sleep each night. In this case, a nap isn’t helping to remedy the tiredness.
4. I snore.
Often, the first obvious sign of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is snoring. Snoring in itself occurs when the throat muscles relax and partially block the airway. It then vibrates, creating the “snoring” sound. This is very similar to the phenomena that occurs when an individual has OSA.
5. I have trouble falling or staying asleep.
Although it may seem obvious, many people do not recognize that their inability to do this means they may have a sleeping disorder. It often gets brushed off as something else that they believe they can change on their own without medical treatment.
6. I have a chronic health condition.
7. I have depression.
8. I have trouble staying awake while driving.
