Are sleep studies worth doing?
461590
I was always tired and could not figure out why and then was sent for a sleep study and found I had sleep apnea.  When they finally put the mask on me and I went to sleep, something I thought I was doing at home, I slept better than I had in years and that couple of hours on that machine was fantastic.  I could not believe the difference.  Then it was explained to me what was happening.  I was not conscious of it but was waking many times every hour so did not get the deep sleep I needed, thus I was always worn out.  When I got my machine, I slept like a baby and was not so tired any more.  I found that those that have apnea can have more chance of heart attack, stroke, and all sorts of nasty things that can cause you to die as you are not breathing as you should, nor are you getting the rest you need so eventually it can kill.  So are they worth it?  You bet!!!  The machines are very expensive but well worth having.  I have had one for over ten years now and sleep very well where before I got it was worn out all the time.  What is a good nights sleep and good health worth to you?  If I had it to do over again I would do it earlier so I think it is very worthwhile doing the study.  Good luck.  Sweet dreams!!!
432634
my husband does snore and it seems to have gotten worse over the last year. I had him go to the Dr. for a physical and  the Dr. referred him to a sleep lab where they do whats called a sleep study. Turns out my husband has sleep apnea( this is where he actually stops breathing many times a night) scarey huh? He is going back to the sleep lab in May for another study this time they will be using a special type of breathing mask to see if it helps keep the airway from collapsing while he sleeps.
202712
Psychologists have proven that 1/2 hour naps do help concentration, as do sleep bonuses.  For instance, if you ahve a slow Saturday sleep as long as you can.  It will help you the next week.
323864
Basically they make you stay up til 11:00 or 12:00 then you have to go to bed. Some study participants are then attached to machines so the doctors can monitor things. Hopefully, you'll go to sleep and they can study what you do. If you don't go to sleep you'll probably have to come back.
475980
oh my goodness i was just gonna ask that question myself!\nim thinking of going to the doctors and checking if ive got sleep apnea, where you arent really sleeping even tho you think you are (cos of snoring and stuff!) good luck to you\nps my sis says that exercise makes you feel more energised, even when you think its the last thing you want to do cos youre so tired
449209
study right before sleeping
217251
DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY CONSIDERED! THE ONLY THING THAT I WOULD EVER SUGGEST IS THE CPAP MACHINE PERIOD OR IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS THE BIPAP MACHINE FOR SLEEP APNEA.  THEY KEEP THE AIRWAYS OPEN AND WORK WONDERFULLY! \n\n\n\nI use nightly one of those CPAP devices, it really did give me back about 20+ years of my life, no kidding. You should go to one of those sleep labs and subject yourself to the couple of nights of testing that are really required to fine tune. I swear I fought it with every thing I could possibly bring forth, then last year after emergency hospitalization the nurses advised my wife that I stopped breathing X number of times while I sedated ... "did he have sleep apnea?" Needless to say this hard headed 60 year old I can make it on my own had to seek help!!! OR GET A NEW WIFE I DECIDED THAT THE CLINIC WOULD BE COVERED BY INSURANCE, LAWYERS COST TO MUCH!!!! (JOKE)\n\nI went to the Clinic, which was no bed of roses, but acceptable. BUT the resulting CPAP once I got use to it is absolute WONDERFUL! I honestly feel much younger. The dang thing works, I was kind of wishing that it didn't. BUT I SWEAR THAT IT DOES AND IF YOU THINK THA YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP. I SWEAR YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT! \n\nWHAT ELSE CAN I SAY!\n\nYOU WILL REALLY FEEL MUCH BETTER!\n\nIF IT IS YOUR HUSBAND!  YOU WILL SLEEP MUCH BETTER AND HE WILL SLEEP MUCH BETTER ALSO !  BUT HE MUST GET USE TO THE DEVICE!  IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 WEEKS! AFTER THAT IT TAKE NO CONVINCING HIM TO USE IT ! HE WILL WANT TO USE IT!\n\nMAIN THING IS TO GO TO A SLEEP LAB AN DO AS DIRECTED BY THE SLEEP DOCTOR!\n\nSWEET DREAMS AND GOOD LUCK!\n\n\nAPS
293346
sure there is, but the right amount of sleep is very important, in a survey men are the one wholike to stay out or up later than females.
41326
If you are tired, go to bed, if not, don't. not really a difficult concept!
464296
It depends on what time of the day it is. if it is in the evening before I go to bed it relaxes me and I sleep good. If it is during the day it gives me a lift to get going and doing things. I really like it before I fall asleep. I sleep very well when that is the last thing I do before I go to bed.
239292
Sleep sleep and Sleep as much as possible
875656
Yes, but in a very limited way.\nI would not say they are worth the money they charge.\nJust try getting hold of a good book on this subject. Rest all is practice.
50364
I believe if I learn something new every day, and do a good deed before each day is done, I sleep better. I also believe a good day ends dirty. If your still squeeky clean at the end of a day, you better call for a do-over!
452500
Yes I used to do it all the time in Dental School during finals.  But you need to find the time to take about two or three naps during the day 30 minutes or so.
1085771
All studies are done with an agenda, to discover or investigate something.  If results are skewed they often don't hold any water in the scientific community or won't make major press.  One study isn't worth anything, but a history of repeated studies that replicate the same findings are what are held as valuable.  There's a lot of factors and you have to approach each on a case by case value.
416689
ofcourse man. sometimes the brain needs to relax in order to function at the maximum. that's why you do better at study after waking from nap or when you are studying at a soothing enviroment.
879123
If it got you a career path you enjoyed, and found fulfilling, then yes.\nLife is about life experiences, not $$$\nIf your study brings you rewarding experiences, working with interesting people in a field that you love... that is priceless