so i was all about going to sleep a little "earlier" tonight. but whats the point? I all ways feel the same amount of exhaustion. i think i have sleep apnea. i'm going to go to the doctor in two weeks when my insurance kicks in. i hope thats what it is and that there is an easy fix because if its not then what the heck right?

I'm thinking its sleep apnea because timmy doesn't know the symptoms and he said yesterday while we were hanging out with stephnie, that i have been snoring a lot. that i used to not snore and then i would snore once in a while but recently i snore EVERY time.. loudly :( And he didn't tell me because he thought it would embarrass me.... i know people don't think snoring as a dangerous thing but it can be... sleep apnea is caused by your breathing stopping while you sleep ! this pretty much sums it up...

Sleep apnea affects the way you breathe when you’re sleeping. In untreated sleep apnea, breathing is briefly interrupted or becomes very shallow during sleep. These breathing pauses typically last between 10 to 20 seconds and can occur up to hundreds of times a night.

Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep. When breathing is paused, you’re jolted out of your natural sleep rhythm. As a consequence, you spend more time in light sleep and less time in the deep, restorative sleep you need to be energetic, mentally sharp, and productive the next day.

This chronic sleep deprivation results in daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, poor concentration, and an increased risk of accidents. Sleep apnea can also lead to serious health problems over time, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and weight gain. But with treatment, you can control the symptoms, get your sleep back on track, and start enjoying what it’s like to be refreshed and alert every day.

Major signs and symptoms of sleep apnea

Other common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include: