Bipolar and Sleep Apnea....... ? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

terrienne · 06-03-2005, 04:07 PM

Hello to ALL,
Do any Bipolar people have sleep apnea ? If so, I need some HELP !!!

A couple of months ago, my Hubby was talking to my BPDoctor, and the
subject came up about him being worried about how bad I snore.

He suggested that I go to a Sleep Doctor, gave us the names of a few..,
and we picked one.
So, I have been to the Sleep Doctor, for a consultation and of course,
I took my Hubby with me, after all, how could I know about how I sleep....,
He showed the Doctor, being demonstrative, like my head goes back,
and I seem to be gasping for breath, and really struggling.
Also, I have waked myself up, snoring.
Well, that in itself pretty much summed up that I needed to go back, and
go to the Sleep CLinic, at the hospital, over night, and have my sleep
monitored.

I am getting a bit nervy about this, since tomorrow night is when I go to
spend the night !
My Hubby will be there, in another room.

Any advice would be appreciated...,
Thanks,
Gee Gee

mudhound · 06-03-2005, 04:49 PM

Well, there is another issue that my wife does not have . Praise! However, this can be a real problem when you combine meds that make you sleepy and this issue.

terrienne · 06-03-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudhound

Well, there is another issue that my wife does not have . Praise! However, this can be a real problem when you combine meds that make you sleepy and this issue.

From Gee Gee,
Hi ! MH,
I know, I have been told that sleep apnea can be a life threatening situation.
Like you said, this and combined meds., that make me sleep !
AND, I also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, along with the EBVirus,
and Sjogrens.
I guess I am just in a mess.
Thanks so much for your reply, and I hope you have a nice weekend !

You Take Care of Yourself,
Gee Gee

most of the time.....,

vo-5 · 06-03-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gee Gee

Hello to ALL,
Do any Bipolar people have sleep apnea ? If so, I need some HELP !!!

A couple of months ago, my Hubby was talking to my BPDoctor, and the
subject came up about him being worried about how bad I snore.

He suggested that I go to a Sleep Doctor, gave us the names of a few..,
and we picked one.
So, I have been to the Sleep Doctor, for a consultation and of course,
I took my Hubby with me, after all, how could I know about how I sleep....,
He showed the Doctor, being demonstrative, like my head goes back,
and I seem to be gasping for breath, and really struggling.
Also, I have waked myself up, snoring.
Well, that in itself pretty much summed up that I needed to go back, and
go to the Sleep CLinic, at the hospital, over night, and have my sleep
monitored.

I am getting a bit nervy about this, since tomorrow night is when I go to
spend the night !
My Hubby will be there, in another room.

Any advice would be appreciated...,
Thanks,
Gee Gee

I have rapid cycling bi-polar and sleep apnea, along with a few other things. I think it's upto 15 diagnoses now (both mental and physical).

The test for sleep apnea is nothing to be worried about. They just hook you up to some electrodes and monitor your breathing while you are sleeping. You'll be fine, especially with your hubby there.

terrienne · 06-03-2005, 08:47 PM

THANKS ! vo-5, I appreciate your reply.

I know what you mean about physical AND mental problems.
I haven't even counted mine lately. I am a little afraid to !lol.

Do you have a CPAP machine to treat your sleep apnea ?

Take Care,
GeeGee