Four years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea disorder and finally came to understand where so many of my personal, physical challenges were originating. Prior to my doctor telling me about my sleep challenges, I just though my lifestyle was contributing to my general malaise and overall discomfort.
The reality, however was that regardless of the amount of sleep I received at night, I was not truly resting. As a consequence, I would awake more tired than when I went to sleep. My first CPAP machine made a monumental difference in my life, and I still don't understand how I was able to get along without it.
Within the first 6 months or so after beginning to sleep with it, I felt more energized in the morning and that energy lasted deeper into the day. I was finally able to focus on other aspects of my health: things like diet, exercise and just plain fun!
The next 6 months, however I felt like I had hit a ceiling and wondered if this was just the best I could expect. With a referral to a sleep specialist, I was able to upgrade to using a special bipap device that has added new height to that ceiling I thought I had hit. Now, I feel more rested and rejuvenated than ever before.
Friday, June 19, 2009
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