Question 1

how can i prevent myself from falling asleep while standing up?

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Sleep better: Make sure you are getting enough sleep.  It is crucial for your health.  If you snore get it checked.  If not you need to see a sleep specialist to rule out other problems like narcolepsy.

Question 2

falling asleep fast?

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What is the question: I'm not sure if you're falling asleep too fast or if you want to fall asleep faster - 
if you could re-write it we'd love to help.

Question 3

why am i continually falling asleep.

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: work up for medical illness as well screening for depression

Question 4

keep falling asleep wen ever i sit down?

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Go to the Doctor: This is abnormal. Please seek medical attention urgently.

Question 5

why am i falling asleep while in meetings?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: That can be a sign of a sleep problem called narcolepsy, which causes sudden "sleeping" during day activities and needs treatment.Sleep apnea can cause that as well and needs rx. More common are poor sleep habits, working too hard, not sleeping well, use of stimulants or medications.Or boring meetings! :) best to see someone and get evaluated.

Question 6

what causes snorting before falling asleep?

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Possible OSA: Sounds like sleep apnea.  Often time people will snort and wake themselves as they are transitioning from wake to sleep due to relaxation of the muscles of the upper airway and subsequent apneas/hypopneas.  See you doctor, as a sleep study may be indicated.

Question 7

how can you stop falling asleep during class?

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Many possibilities: First reaction is that you probably are sleep deprived so make sure you are getting no less than 7-9 hours of sleep per night.  In addition, other things such as medication side effects, or possible sleep issue should be explored.  See a sleep specialist and he/she should be able to narrow down the likely etiology.  Good luck!

Question 8

how can i stop 'thinking' about falling asleep?

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Relax: The more we "try" to sleep the more we wind ourselves up. Sleep specialists call this sleep frustration. Simple tips can include muscle relaxation or guided imagery.  Try also not to force yourself into the bedroom and bed unless you feel sleepy. That way, you won't spend time laying in bed tossing and turning lamenting that sleep has not come. One more thing: turn the face of the clock around.

Question 9

please help! i have difficulties falling asleep?

Accepted Answer

Try using excellent: Sleep hygiene. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

Question 10

always falling asleep on the way home from work?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: I hope you're not driving when you're falling asleep! There are many possible causes including anemia,thyroid &amp; other hormonal imbalances,vitamin/mineral/amino acid deficiencies, all sorts of chronic infections (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic), environmental or food allergies, environmental toxins, sleep apnea, stress etc. We can not tell you here; please see a good Dr. (ideally Integrative).

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