I'm Afraid To Sleep

[Archaeology cat]

You get used to the sound of the CPAP. My dad has one.

[PhuturePriest]

I'm starting to think I have this sleep apnea thing. I never ever wake up feeling refreshed. I honestly can't think of one time when I did. I always feel tired unless I'm doing something active. Last night I slept for ten hours and woke up tired. I'm even tired now and it's five in the afternoon.

[Archaeology cat]

It's possible. I think narcolepsy could also be an option, though I don't know as much about it other than the fact that a cousin was recently diagnosed. You'd need to see a doc for either diagnosis and treatment, of course.

[Maggyie]

You should really talk to your parents about getting on Medicaid. It's not being on the dole, society has an interest in you not suffocating in your sleep - you are young and have years of contributions to make. Also you are a human being and therefore you are worth it.

[url="http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1629"]Benefit info[/url]

[LaPetiteSoeur]

You can go to a free clinic. The lines are long but it is worth it. Urgent care is a good idea, too.

I'm praying for you. Hopefully, more healthcare reforms will be passed in the future so people like you can get the medical care they need. This is a serious thing and shouldn't be taken lightly. I'd talk to your parents, contact a local university (mine recruits students for medical tests, so others might let you be a subject with residents), even contact your parish/St. Vincent dePaul group.

My father has sleep apnea. Without his cpap machine, he would die (he would stop breathing). It has alleviated a bit with his weight loss, but the sleep study was the best thing he ever did.

ALSO: never, never, never be ashamed to ask for help. Medicaid is there for a reason. The free clinics are there for a reason. St. Vincent dePaul societies are there for a reason. EVERYONE needs help every once in a while. It is our duty to care for those who need it. It is hard to ask for help, I know, but one day you'll be able to provide the same help to someone else.

Edited May 7, 2012 by LaPetiteSoeur

[Skinzo]

I used to have to sleep in a semi upright position myself. I used one of those wedge shaped pillows they sell. Worked prety well.
I don't know if you have a recliner in your house but that might work too. Prayers.

S.

[Ed Normile]

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I would also add I seem to have this problem where my mind wakes up but my body doesn't, and I lay there paralyzed. It's the scariest thing in the world. It usually only happens when sleeping in the day or when sleeping in a car.
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Thats called a dream, seriously your mind is very powerful and can allow you to beleive many things. Natural reflexes are to awaken when you stop breathing or your breath is restricted. I was waiting for Christmas as a child and could not sleep, another thing your mind can convince you when young, I decided to cover my head with the quilt I was sleeping in and fell fast asleep. I started dreaming I was suffocating and woke up bathed in sweat and seeing stars in the dark! I ripped the quilt off and sucked air in so loudly that mom heard me and came running in from her bed to see what was going on. I had a terrible headache.I was afraid to sleep for a month at least, I would eventually fall asleep anyway. Then I seen the movie " The Hand " and had a new thing to fear while sleeping.


By the way, are you living in America, if so no hospital has the right to refuse you treatment despite you ability to pay, this has always been and will be that way until Obamacare comes into effect, then you will need to be covered under a health insurance program provided through the government, which you or your parents will have to buy into or face legal penalties, fines, which are supposed to be $1500.00 per person in your family, which is supposedly the amount the healthcare will cost each individual each year.

ed

Edited May 8, 2012 by Ed Normile

[PhuturePriest]

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It's possible. I think narcolepsy could also be an option, though I don't know as much about it other than the fact that a cousin was recently diagnosed. You'd need to see a doc for either diagnosis and treatment, of course.
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: When I first read that I thought "Hey, hey, hey! I am tired a lot but I don't have seizures!" Then I realized you said narcolepsy, not epilepsy, so I'll let this slide.

[quote name='Ed Normile' timestamp='1336441785' post='2428402']
Thats called a dream, seriously your mind is very powerful and can allow you to beleive many things. Natural reflexes are to awaken when you stop breathing or your breath is restricted. I was waiting for Christmas as a child and could not sleep, another thing your mind can convince you when young, I decided to cover my head with the quilt I was sleeping in and fell fast asleep. I started dreaming I was suffocating and woke up bathed in sweat and seeing stars in the dark! I ripped the quilt off and sucked air in so loudly that mom heard me and came running in from her bed to see what was going on. I had a terrible headache.I was afraid to sleep for a month at least, I would eventually fall asleep anyway. Then I seen the movie " The Hand " and had a new thing to fear while sleeping.


By the way, are you living in America, if so no hospital has the right to refuse you treatment despite you ability to pay, this has always been and will be that way until Obamacare comes into effect, then you will need to be covered under a health insurance program provided through the government, which you or your parents will have to buy into or face legal penalties, fines, which are supposed to be $1500.00 per person in your family, which is supposedly the amount the healthcare will cost each individual each year.

ed
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It's not dreaming. It's a real medical thing, as far as I know.

I know they can't deny me, I'm simply worried we may not be able to pay to see a sleep specialist. My dad has enough financial problems already. He's really stressed all of the time, so much that he's sore all of the time (Stress does that to your body). The last thing I want is to make it worse.

Edited May 8, 2012 by FuturePriest387

[Maggyie]

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I know they can't deny me, I'm simply worried we may not be able to pay to see a sleep specialist. My dad has enough financial problems already. He's really stressed all of the time, so much that he's sore all of the time (Stress does that to your body). The last thing I want is to make it worse.
[/quote]

Having his son expire in the middle of the night, now THAT would REALLY stress him out. It's really a good idea to get this looked at while you're a minor and can qualify for free care. This is not a payment plan, or going into debt (which by the way that's what showing up to an ER and demanding free care means, sure they can't deny you but under our current system they can bankrupt you and destroy your future). Medicaid on the other hand does not put you or your dad into debt. Think about it!!!

[Gabriela]

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Anyone that thinks brown recluses and black widows are large spiders really is scared of spiders or likes hyperbole.

I've had to sleep in houses known harbor cuddly critters like this.
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That was just the big ones, then there were these
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That was just in Puerto Rico, I lived in Texas where thay had similar crawlies but added the benefit of introducing these into the house invading cuddly beasty repertoire
[spoiler][img]http://citybugs.tamu.edu/files/2012/01/Centruroides-vittatus-dorsal.jpg[/img][/spoiler]
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I REALLY appreciate you hiding those, man. I did NOT want to see whatever was in those photos!

[PhuturePriest]

[quote name='Maggie' timestamp='1336446879' post='2428450']
Having his son expire in the middle of the night, now THAT would REALLY stress him out. It's really a good idea to get this looked at while you're a minor and can qualify for free care. This is not a payment plan, or going into debt (which by the way that's what showing up to an ER and demanding free care means, sure they can't deny you but under our current system they can bankrupt you and destroy your future). Medicaid on the other hand does not put you or your dad into debt. Think about it!!!
[/quote]

I don't know... I've complained too much about medicare and medicaid and I would never hear the end of it... Then again, I'm someone that genuinely needs it as opposed to the people that do not but unfortunately use it anyway... I suppose I'll think about it. My sister is graduating and coming back from college this weekend and she said she would talk and figure something out. To finally have an actual night of rest and feel refreshed in the morning does sound nice. So does not suffocating in my sleep.

[she_who_is_not]

Hi FP: I know you aren't keen on this idea, but I believe that all children should be insured and so does the Federal and most State governments. When I represented adolescents, I helped many of them receive healthcare through the SCHIP program. Here is a link that explains the program and how to apply for benefits: http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1602. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Unlike medicaid, CHIP protects children whose parents cannot afford private insurance but don't qualify for medicaid. Most CHIP programs require a low payment for coverage.
If your parents weren't able to provide adequate shelter or protection for you, you would be dependent on the state to provide those benefits until you reached the age of 18. Luckily, your parents aren't neglectful, but the state is also willing to provide healthcare to children whose parents cannot otherwise do so. You are not responsible for your parents financial situation. You are also not able to go out and get a job and provide yourself with healthcare. Regardless of your political beliefs, you should consider looking into assistance. This is such a small percentage of tax expenditures in the grand scheme of things. it really doesn't make a huge difference. As a taxpayer and as your sister in Christ, I'm asking you to let go of the pride that may be holding you back and get the help you need. Praying for you always.

[LaPetiteSoeur]

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I don't know... I've complained too much about medicare and medicaid and I would never hear the end of it... Then again, I'm someone that genuinely needs it as opposed to the people that do not but unfortunately use it anyway... I suppose I'll think about it. My sister is graduating and coming back from college this weekend and she said she would talk and figure something out. To finally have an actual night of rest and feel refreshed in the morning does sound nice. So does not suffocating in my sleep.
[/quote]

That doesn't mean you should not take it. Medicaid is there for a reason. I know people who would have DIED had they not used Medicaid. Don't worry about the politics involved--they are not important: your health is.

I also believe that all children should be given health insurance. Without adequate healthcare early in life, it leads to decreased education, higher chance of serious medical conditions later on, and can even lead to death. Please, please, please take Medicaid or get seen somehow.

If you need any more encouragement, read this from Papa Benny to the Pontifical council for health care ministry:

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[left][size=4]The topic chosen by you this year "Caritas in Veritate -- For Equitable and Human Health Care," is of particular interest for the Christian community, i[b]n which the care of the human being is central, because of his transcendent dignity and inalienable rights. Health is a precious good for the person and society to promote, conserve and protect, dedicating the means, resources and energies necessary so that more persons can enjoy it. [/b]Unfortunately, the problem still remains today of many populations of the world that do not have access to the necessary resources to satisfy fundamental needs, particularly in regard to health. [b]It is necessary to work with greater commitment at all levels so that the right to health is rendered effective, favoring access to primary health care.[/b] In our time we witness on one hand a care of health that risks being transformed into pharmacological consumerism, medical and surgical, becoming almost a cult of the body, and on the other, the difficulty of millions of persons to accede to conditions of minimal subsistence and indispensable medicines to be cured.[/size][/left]


[left][size=4][color=#000000][font=Verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana, Tahoma, sans-serif][b]Important also in the field of health, integral part of each one's existence and of the common good, is to establish a true distributive justice that guarantees to all, on the basis of objective needs, adequate care. Consequently, the world of health cannot be subtracted from the moral rules that should govern it so that it will not become inhuman.[/b] As I stressed in the encyclical "Caritas in Veritate," the social doctrine of the Church has always evidenced the importance of distributive justice and of social justice in the different sectors of human relations (No. 35). Justice is promoted when one receives the life of the other and one assumes responsibility for him, responding to his expectations, because in him one grasps the face itself of the Son of God, who for us was made man. The divine image impressed in our brother is the foundation of the lofty dignity of every person and arouses in each one the need of respect, of care and of service. The bond between justice and charity, in the Christian perspective, is very close: "Charity exceeds justice, because to love is to give, to offer of my 'own' to the other; but it is never without justice, which induces to give the other what is 'his,' that which is due to him by reason of his being and his acting. [...] He who loves others with charity is first of all just to them. Not only is justice not foreign to charity, not only is it not an alternative or parallel way to charity: Justice is 'inseparable from charity,' intrinsic to it. Justice is the first way of charity" (Ibid., 6). In this connection, with a synthetic and incisive expression, St. Augustine taught that "justice consists in helping the poor" ("De Trinitate," XIV, 9: PL 42, 1045).[/font][/color][/size][/left]
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Edited May 8, 2012 by LaPetiteSoeur

[Archaeology cat]

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I don't know... I've complained too much about medicare and medicaid and I would never hear the end of it... Then again, I'm someone that genuinely needs it as opposed to the people that do not but unfortunately use it anyway... I suppose I'll think about it. My sister is graduating and coming back from college this weekend and she said she would talk and figure something out. To finally have an actual night of rest and feel refreshed in the morning does sound nice. So does not suffocating in my sleep.
[/quote]I can understand. There is, unfortunately, a stigma with using Medicaid. My children are on Medicaid, because I cannot afford other health insurance for them right now. I don't like it, but it means they get the care they need, and since my son was in the ER twice over the weekend, I was thankful for it. I, also, am on Medicaid right now, as I can't afford antenatal care otherwise. It can be humbling, I know. And yes, people can abuse it, but that doesn't mean the programme itself should be dismissed. And ok, you've complained about it. You might have to eat crow a little, but if it means you get the care you need, then it's worth it, in my opinion.

God bless

[Archaeology cat]

Double post

Edited May 8, 2012 by Archaeology cat