Question 1

do you have a sleeping disorder if you wake up, body frozen, mind awake and you sense/feel/see scary hallucinations, feel heavy weight. 'sinking feel'?

Accepted Answer

Consult your MD: It sounds like you're experiencing sleep paralysis: has been linked to disorders such as narcolepsy, migraines, anxiety disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea; however, it can also occur in isolation.

Consult with your primary md - he may want to refer you for further work-up.

Question 2

i think i have a sleeping disorder ?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Disorder: I understand your discomfort.
Let Wise Man in you ask:
Difficulty going to sleep?
Use of Alcohol or drugs?
Waking up in the middle of night?
Number of awakenings?
Feeling tired in the morning?
Stresses of relationship, work and finances?
Any medical condition?
Use of sleeping medications?
Reasons for thinking of “sleeping disorder”?
Please see a Psychiatrist for 
•Diagnosis
•Therapy for stresses

Question 3

how to know if i have a sleeping disorder?

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See below: If you snore, have excessive daytime sleepiness, trouble falling or staying asleep, morning headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating, periodically stop breathing at night, have a dry mouth, night time acid reflux, sleep paralysis, hypnic jerks, or hallucinations as you fall asleep or get up, you could have a sleep disorder. If you have sleep concerns, please see a sleep medicine specialist.

Question 4

how do i tell if i have a sleeping disorder?

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?: You will feel tired during the day.

Snoring is another issue.

Question 5

how to determine when you have a sleeping disorder?

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Polysomnogram: Most sleeping disorders are diagnosed via a polysomnogram (sleep study) by a sleep specialist.

Question 6

what's best used to take care of a sleeping disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorder: There are many types of sleeping disorders. Don't know which tye of sleeping disorder is being  alluded to. A sleep specialist can review your sleep study (polysomnogram) to determine what the problem is. Based on this - a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 7

what to do if i have a sleeping disorder and need help?

Accepted Answer

Get a sleep study: Sleep medicine is a growing field and a sleep study will help diagnose your sleep disorder which will allow you to seek out the help you need.

Question 8

what steps should i take to break this sleeping disorder?

Accepted Answer

Which type?: There are many types of sleeping disorders. Don't know which one you are referring to. A sleep specialist can review your sleep study (polysomnogram) to determine what the problem is. Based on this - a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 9

is it possible to have a sleeping disorder your whole life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the sleep disorder. There are rare disorders that can start at birth, but they are very rare. The more common ones like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia tend to get worse as you age.

Children can have sleep apnea too, usually due to large tonsils and adenoids. Sleep walking can start young and vary throughout life.

Question 10

i think i might have a sleeping disorder; how do i figure out what it is?

Accepted Answer

Sleep specialist: I would suggest seeing a sleep specialist.   They have extensive training in all types of sleep disorders. They can help you find out if  and what is wrong then offer the appropriate treatment.

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