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I Wake Up Tired After A Full Night’s Sleep

Waking up tired after a full night’s sleep is truly exhausting in every sense of the word. Patients may become even more frustrated when they follow typical sleep hygiene recommendations and see no improvement whatsoever. In such a scenario, sleep apnea is often the culprit. Getting effective treatment for this condition can help patients feel better again, both emotionally and physically.
Emotional Effects Of Inadequate Sleep

By depriving you of the rest that you need, sleep apnea can cause your mental health to suffer. You may feel worried that you’ll never feel rested again or overwhelmed that nothing you have tried so far – maybe CPAP or medication – has yet to work. Fruitless efforts to improve your sleep on your own may leave you feeling defeated, depressed and helpless.
Keep in mind that you’re not the only person who might be suffering as a result of your sleep apnea. Because this condition often causes loud snoring, a romantic partner’s sleep can be disrupted, as well.

As a result, your partner may become resentful or feel guilty because their poor sleep is causing them to feel distant and disengaged even though they recognize that you’re also suffering as a result of your sleep apnea.

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Physiological Effects Of Inadequate Sleep

In addition to being out of sorts emotionally, you may also feel the physiological effects of sleep apnea. For example, the condition often causes people to wake up with headaches or sore throats.

Additionally, sleep apnea deprives the body of a sufficient oxygen supply, which can cause inflammation throughout the body. As such, sleep apnea is associated with serious health risks, including:

  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Obesity
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

If you have sleep apnea and want to get more restful sleep and feel better in general, effective treatment options are available. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway opening becomes obstructed because the soft tissues at the back of the throat collapse and block it. Therefore, the key to eliminating sleep apnea is to keep the airway open during sleep.

While a CPAP is a highly effective method to achieve this goal, many patients become discouraged because this equipment is uncomfortable and inconvenient. In contrast, oral appliance therapy, which positions the jaw or tongue forward to keep the soft tissues away from the airway opening, is easy to use and not at all cumbersome. This is a great alternative for patients who have abandoned their CPAPs.

Call our office to schedule a consultation to learn how sleep apnea treatment can eliminate your daytime drowsiness and improve your quality of life.