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October 20, 2009
The definition of a sleep disorder is any condition that causes an ongoing loss of sleep, causes poor quality sleep or is a defect in the sleep-wake system. Some sleep disorders can be characterized by odd behaviours such as sleepwalking.
We need to realize that all poor sleep is not necessarily caused by sleep disorders. If you believe you may be suffering from chronic sleep deprivation and want to determine the disorder, a doctor should be consulted.
You can do some small steps which may help yourself determine if you should pursue medical help. Start by logging your sleep patterns for at least two weeks, and up to four weeks.
Here are some behaviours to consider recording. Do you:
- snore
- wake up several times during the night
- become restless/anxious
- have nightmares
- wake up tired
- wake up with a headache
Your doctor will greatly appreciate as much detail as you can provide in your basic sleep diary.
It may seem tedious work but our goal is to give you back a healthy body and mind! Don’t deny your body what it requires - SLEEP! Sometimes the answers may be simple, other times the answers may take time to discover, but I think you will enjoy knowing and having a good night’s rest. It’s worth the work!
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