falling asleep when in an audience - Sleep Disorders Message Board

hry33 · 04-30-2005, 01:48 PM

I have sleep apnea and also have problems staying awake when I want to and falling asleep when I want to
was tested for narcolepsy but dont have it

a particular problem is falling asleep when in an audience, sometimes I cant stay awake and have to leave
anyone else have this?

shellshocked · 04-30-2005, 10:50 PM

I knew something was seriously wrong when I nearly fell asleep at a Robert Plant and Jimmy Page concert. My doctor discovered I had hypothyroid and sleep apnea. For some people, one goes along with the other. You might get your thyroid function checked out.

analog2000 · 05-01-2005, 08:30 PM

I absolutely had this problem before my sleep apnea was treated. Movies are much better now that I can stay awake! It is a common problem, it is dark, and you are sitting still.

How are you treating your apnea? How is your sleep hygiene?

hry33 · 05-03-2005, 06:35 PM

the problem wasnt from sleep apnea as I use my CPAP machine successfully and still have it

analog2000 · 05-03-2005, 09:53 PM

If this is just once in awhile, I wouldn't worry about it, but if it is a frequent problem, something is wrong. If your apnea is adequately treated, and your sleep hygiene is good, you should be able to stay awake when you want to.

I would investigate if your machine is still at the correct setting, or if something else is going on. Perhaps you have another medical problem such as thyroid trouble?

Good luck.