Tomjax If mother nature worked just fine thnis websight would not exist and not a one of us would be dealing with and treating all the illnesses that befall us. That is a rediculous thing to say. Mother nature does not account for the stress of the world today, and if left to mother nature our life...

Sorry, previous post was the philosophical me again

Hi jdschooler, I know that many symptoms and treatments for shift work and DSPS disorder are the same. Lack of alertness, depression, insomnia. Doing shift work could competely throw your biological clock out of wack. This might not be as bad when you are younger, but could get worst as yoy grow old...

Hi Shaky, I also have a condition called Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS). This is where my natural sleep/wake cycle is later that the rest of the world (2 to 10 am), hence I am a night owl. OK, This was a new one on me, but it describes me. I've always been considered a "night owl". I've always...

I am humbled to be in presence of you folks. It's so refreshing to see the honesty and sense of humor at the same time. I tend to take myself/life to seriously Age: 48 weight: 190 lbs (10 lbs overweight) Depression Anxiety Insomnia OSA Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Appendix removed at 15 High cholest...

Hi jdschooler, Sorry I can't give you any advise. I have never used Provigil, but would realy wanna try. I have a condition called Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) where my sleep cycle is later that the rest of the world (2-10 am). Provigil is one of the medications that is recommended for this c...

I was taking Ambien (10 mg) for the past 3 years. I have severe insomnia and depression. The Ambien knocked me out and I slept plenty, but I would feel groggy and depressed during the day. My doctor switched me to Lunesta 3 mg a month ago. Although I do not fall sleep as fast with Ambien, I feel muc...

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That was me.

I found this forum to be the best place for CPAP support and info. CPAP for me has been quite an adventure. Please don't give up. It's about loving yourself and taking care of YOU You will get used to it in time. Try visualization techniques. Visualize yourself using it and being relaxed with it. It...

Thanks Wading. I also think 2+2=4 until the doctor tells me otherwise. I have to convince her. Showing her the CPAP software data is a great idea.
Thanks again

I have read several posts on this forum about folks on CPAP who have been prescribed Klonopin for various reasons including RLS

Do benzos have a negative effect on OSA? I was prescribed Klonopin for anxiety and restlessness along with Paxil for depression. The doctor at the sleep center told me that Klonopin suppresses the breathing nervous system and actually wrote to my psychiatrist stating this fact. My psychiatrist stopp...

I just wonder as why the insurance companies don't have a better negotiated fee structure with the DMEs for CPAP . Even the DME store and service does not support the 100% markup price, or does it? Could it be the potential for the lawsuit, if a patient gets hurt by using the CPAP without the DME pe...

I have been taking Lunesta 3 mg for a week now. I switched from Ambien. I love it. It is very effective and I don't have the grogginess I had with Ambien.

I feel so blessed to be here with you folks. It's is amazing as how much sharing can help, specially is a place where others can understand and relate to it. I come from a culture which is shame-based. We were thaught about how bad and awful divorce is and not to ever talk to anyone about depression...