As the title says. I have obstructive sleep apnea but am yet to be officially diagnosed. I am currently waiting for the sleep study to diagnose it. I’ve recently been in hospital for something unrelated, and I couldn’t stop sleeping, was falling asleep during conversation, didn’t wake until 4pm most days. The consultants have expedited the referral because they say it’s really bad and they are concerned.
I am tired every day and suffer with headaches and dizziness, I struggle to wake in the mornings and have no energy at all. Today, I was supposed to work (self employed), but could not wake. I finally woke up despite exhausted, at 4pm. My partner said he had been trying to wake me repeatedly, but I have no recollection of this.
It’s getting to a point where I’m actually scared to sleep because I know I will struggle to wake up. I often wake gasping or choking during the night and snore incredibly loudly - I actually had complaints on the ward and I’m not surprised! It’s very embarrassing.
I’m really feeling awful today and my anxiety is definitely flaring recently. Reading up on it scares me because it can be potentially dangerous.
I’m just wondering if anyone has any tips on getting better sleep whilst I wait for this sleep study. At the moment I sleep on multiple pillows and try my best not to sleep on my back. I also keep cold water by my bedside.
I really need to get this sorted because it’s ruining my life, I just wish it was an urgent thing that could be solved immediately. I don’t remember the last time I wasn’t tired, and it’s embarrassing and I feel ashamed and lazy not being able to wake until 4pm when I have responsibilities.