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psychiatrist wants me to do a sleep study, but I know I won't sleep? What do I do?

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Posted 4/11/2018 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
psychiatrist wants me to do a sleep study, but I know I won't sleep? What do I do?

Has anyone taken a sleep study, was it easy to sleep.
Posted 4/11/2018 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
N.A.T.,

The technicians at the center are very patient and good at making you feel comfortable...so many people find they ARE able to fall asleep, in spite of being apprehensive about it!

Try to envision only a positive outcome...and don't project what you MAY happen....because it's likely that it will be successful

Peace and progress towards your answers/goals!

S.C.
Posted 4/11/2018 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Ur positive view helps.Thanks!

By the way, the old drug I was on (nortriptyline) is out of my system so my heart rate has gone down. So now I feel less anxiety throughout the day! Just gotta learn to sleep again. But it's not gonna be easy.
Posted 4/11/2018 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Great news about your H.R. improvements! That must be such a relief for you. smile

...and yes, now to get the sleep improvement you need. You are taking the right steps, so know that with continued work toward management...and time, you will get there!

Go in with an optimistic outlook...and tell yourself it is going to be a success.

...and on the off chance that your first try isn't a go...know that many people have had to re-schedule and do make it the second try, due to the familiarity the second time around.

With encouragement!

S.C.
Posted 4/11/2018 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Since it's a Sleep Study, they expect you to have problems falling asleep or not sleeping at all.
Don't worry about it.

When I had my study done, I tossed and turned all night and didn't fall asleep until 4:30 a.m.

I hope that they can help you and Good Luck.
Posted 4/13/2018 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
if you don't sleep-then they will see you are really having a big problem and you will get help. still its an ordeal to get tru.
Posted 4/14/2018 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
I did a sleep study a few months ago. I felt like I didn't sleep well, but slept more than I thought. They got enough data. I understand how it is stressful. They are used to all kinds of patients and so don't be afraid to ask questions. Diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. Started cpap a month ago. I think it might be helping. I'm still trying to get adjusted to the mask. I really hope it helps my anxiety and lack of energy.
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