Janet Plank...Janet was previously an advocate on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. I was an EMT-I and working ambulance for numerous years before health changed things. First...
Sleep Apnea and the Holidays...Have you heard of sleep apnea? This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing when sleeping. Sometimes a person will stop...reactions1comment
The Most Wonderful Time of Year...The lyrics of Andy Williams' song make me wonder. I'm no grinch, but the holiday season can also be a stressful and...reactionscomments
Katelynn Bauer...Katelynn Bauer was diagnosed with sleep apnea when she was about 16 years old after being tired constantly. She was referred to...
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea - Common Bedfellows...I used to consider every problem with my sleep as being related to my sleep apnea. It never really occurred to me...reactions4comments
Brian Lamacraft...Brian was diagnosed with sleep apnea five years ago. He initially didn’t know how to handle his sleep apnea but has come...
Exercise and Obstructive Sleep Apnea...Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a difference in my sleep on the days I get more exercise. I seem...reactionscomments
18 Journal Prompts for Bedtime...In my previous article, "Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?" I talked about the benefits of journaling before bed to help make falling...reactionscomments
Giving Thanks...The older I get, the faster time seems to move. I joke about how fast the summer goes every year. Memorial Day to...reactionscomments
Sleep Apnea and Autoimmune Diseases: Is There a Link?...Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the body’s immune system mistakes healthy tissue for invaders like viruses or germs. Sleep apnea is not...reactionscomments
Silicone or Memory Foam Cushion? It Depends...One of the things you have to do as a CPAP user who needs a full-face mask is figure out the right...reactions4comments
Accepting Our Diagnosis...Accepting any type of diagnosis can be a difficult task. Everyone wishes to go through life without any major medical diagnoses. Unfortunately...reactions6comments
The Stigma of Sleep Apnea...While most people don't even think about stigma being associated with sleep apnea, there is. Kind of like a scratch – everybody...reactions1comment
Finding the Right Temperature for a Good Night’s Sleep...I always wonder, does anyone really like waking up in the middle of the night sweating? I know I don’t. I have spinal...reactions2comments
Stopping and Starting: A Never-Ending Cycle With CPAP...Using the CPAP is hard, and for me, it's always been a start-and-stop process throughout the years. When talking to my sleep...reactions3comments
Why I Think CPAP Is Easy...In my article, Taking Sleep Apnea Seriously, I made the following comment: We are lucky that there is a relatively easy treatment...reactions2comments
What You Need to Know About Drowsy Driving and Sleep Apnea...Drowsy driving is the act of driving while feeling sleepy. It leads to decreased attention and decreased reaction times. It can even...reactions1comment
Let’s Talk Masks ...If you've seen any of my previous articles you know I recently went back to my sleep doctor for the first time...reactions8comments
Can Journaling Help Improve Sleep?...I've had an on-again, off-again relationship with journaling all my life. It all started in elementary school when my mom bought me...reactions2comments
And My Sleep Study Results Are In...Last year, due to an issue with my breathing not always being autonomic, I was sent for a sleep study to see...reactions6comments
