On one hand, you imagine yourself snuggled up warm in your bed during holiday time! It’s the kind of stuff that holiday stories are made of, the details of with stick with you for life! On the other hand, you may visualize yourself at family get-togethers, eating, snacking, and staying up into the wee hours as you catch up, laugh, and relax! While every scenario sounds perfectly wonderful, some of your decisions can land you in a bit of trouble if you’re dealing with a sleep disorder like sleep apnea! So, let our Livonia, MI team help you make wise choices, so your holidays don’t leave you fatigued!
Fancy Holiday Drinks
Yes, there’s something so lovely about holiday drinks. Sometimes, they are cozy and warming and include a bit of alcohol. In other cases, they’re sweet, topped with whipped cream, taste like nutmeg and cinnamon, and they’re full of coffee! If you’ve been dealing with sleep apnea for any length of time, you are already well aware of the fact that consuming alcohol or caffeine can wreak havoc on your chance of falling asleep (and your chance of remaining asleep). Practice caution in the holiday beverage department this year!
A Shift In Your Usual Hours
Staying up late is fun, especially when you’re celebrating and you’re doing so with people you care about. However, messing up your body’s natural sleep cycle, particularly when you’re already trying to treat your sleep disorder: Not so much fun. We know that the holidays can be difficult to navigate because you don’t always set the social hours but we encourage you to do your best to maintain your schedule.
Travel
There’s nothing quite so detrimental to the treatment of your sleep apnea than to completely forget about your treatment. So, if you have travel plans (even if you’re not going that far!), remember to write a list and to check it twice, so you are sure you have your treatment with you.
An Unfamiliar Environment
Our team wants you to keep in mind that though you may have trouble falling asleep in unfamiliar places, this doesn’t have to be a total loss! Instead, go ahead and bring things with you from home to recreate the comfort of your usual sleeping space. It can really work wonders.
Let Us Know When You’re Ready For Sleep Treatment
When you suspect or know that sleep apnea, snoring, or other concerns are affecting your sleep, let us know immediately, so we may begin treatment! James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.
