When you think about your sleep experience (or what you wish was your sleep experience, though you don’t seem to be having much success with falling into dreamland), you may feel confused. You get into bed, you lie there, and nothing happens. However, what you might be overlooking is the fact that you’re doing something to confuse your brain and your body. So, when your head finally hits the pillow and you close your eyes, you’re not drifting off quickly into the land of the unconscious! When you speak with our team for sleep apnea treatment, we can help you with lots of information and details specific to your experience. For now, let’s examine some common culprits.
#1: You’re Falling Asleep, Getting Up, Then Going To Bed
Yes, we know. It is exceptionally nice to fall asleep on the sofa in front of the television or a good book. It’s cozy, you feel completely relaxed, and it’s as though the sofa is gently pulling you into dreamland! However, if you have not yet gotten yourself all ready for bed, you might not want to keep doing this. For some, when you fall asleep, wake up, and then have to bring yourself into your room (or into the bathroom first to brush and floss), you end up wide awake again. Your brain and body are confused. You get back into bed but this time, you’re not falling asleep! Then, you stress and it’s even more difficult to enter sleep. Skip this nightly routine for a while to give your sleep apnea treatment a better chance to do its thing.
#2: You’re Turning On The Bright Bathroom Lights
As the sun sets and you’re winding down for the day, you might think some very proactive thoughts! You know you need to brush your teeth and that it’s time to make the most of your sleep apnea treatment. So, you responsibly head to the bathroom to get ready for bed. Here’s what you don’t realize: Your home has been dark and relaxing for an hour or more. Now, you head into the bathroom and flick on the bright lights! You know that it’s still nighttime but for many, this signals the brain that it’s morning, the sun is shining, and it’s time to be alert! Try a light dimmer, a nightlight, or something else that much gentler, so you can stay relaxed and go to sleep.
Make Sleep Something You Can Achieve With Our Care
Come in for the sleep apnea treatment you need and the additional information you’re curious about, so you feel positive about improving your rest. 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.
