Question 1

what is the definition or description of: sleep diary?

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Sleep record: In this you record the sleeping and waking times as well as other variables like alcohol, caffeine, sleep pills, etc for days ...

Question 2

how will keeping a sleep diary help me manage my sleeping?

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It organizes you: Most people who have erratic sleep schedules may be unaware of it. Sleep logs or diaries allows patients to take an appraisal of their schedule over weeks. They may learn about their sleep schedules than they thought. For example, they may realize that they are getting insufficient amount of sleep. That self awareness can be a tool for reflection and potentially change.

Question 3

i sleep too often?

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Normal variation: There is a great deal of variation in the amount of sleep individuals require, including variation by age.  If you are able to sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested, sleeping more than you feel is normal may not be a problem. If you are not able to get enough sleep, or feel tired throughout the day, consult a physician as you may not be sleeping well during the night.

Question 4

is to much sleep bad?

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Probably not: All depends on why you sleep a lot. If it is because of abnormal fatigue, get help. There is a statisstical relationship between under 6 and over 8 hours of sleep with shortened life span.

Question 5

my baby refuses to sleep?

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Sleep: Need to know more information such as age and what you have tried

Question 6

what is the benefit of sleep?

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Sleep Benefit: Scientists have gone to great lengths to fully understand sleep's benefits. In studies of humans and other animals, they have discovered that sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.

Question 7

why do i sleep so much lately?

Accepted Answer

Tired?: Need much more information before this could be answered intelligently.

Question 8

could i sleep with earbuds in?

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Yes: You could, although I question why you want to. Are you trying to drown out sound that bothers you?

Question 9

what is done for sleep aponea?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Apnea: Treatment begins with behavior therapy, avoid alcohol or sleeping pills or sedatives, sleep on your back, medications such as acetazolamide, oral appliances such as mouth piece customly made, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, and surgery such as septoplasty if CPAP fails or is refused.

Question 10

bad to sleep in your contacts?

Accepted Answer

Unanswerable: It all depends on the type of your contacts.  Your eye doctor would have told you these rules when they were prescribed for you.

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