In a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that a large cross section of on and off duty police officers had difficulty with their sleep cycles.
It stated: “Of the 4608 participants who completed the sleepiness scale, 1312 (28.5%) reported excessive sleepiness. Of the total cohort, 1294 (26.1%) reported falling asleep while driving at least 1 time a month. Respondents who screened positive for obstructive sleep apnea or any sleep disorder had an increased prevalence of reported physical and mental health conditions, including diabetes, depression, and cardiovascular disease.”
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When it comes to insomnia and sleep related disorders, some of us find it more than curious that the only available treatments usually fall into one of three categories: 1) the sleep apnea study, 2) the sleeping pill and, 3) dental devices. It’s as if no other options really exist or are allowed to have a seat at sleep medicines’ table. Why is this exactly? Are there no scientific studies to legitimize these other alternatives? The answers, both professionally and politically, may surprise you.
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I was stuck on Ambien for 4 years. Many times I have tried to get off this drug, but sleeplessness would win and I would have to continue on it. I have attempted professional help three times. After sleeping (or the lack thereof) in sleep apnea testing facilities with electrodes all over my body, all three times the medical conclusion would be I didn’t have sleep apnea. I told the doctor’s this before I ever started. This would be followed up by relaxation type biofeedback sessions and on and on and on. None producing any solutions. None giving the result that I so needed.
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