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Potentially Narcolepsy?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:02:11 GMT

I am 20 years old, female, and lately I have begun to experience a myriad of abnormalities relating to my sleeping and waking life. The first incident

I'm A Teenager Who Doesn't Snore: Could I Have Sleep Apena?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:48:11 GMT

I'm 13 and I have trouble falling asleep, however no matter how much sleep I do get at night I'm always tired during the day. A lot of times I'll have

Sleep Talking Ruined My Relationship

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:59:34 GMT

I met my current boyfriend about a year ago, at a time that I really wasn't looking for anyone. I had just broken up with a boy I was with for two years,

False Awakening, Lucid Dreaming and Paralysis

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:29:07 GMT

Where to begin..? I've been a lucid dreamer since I can remember, although I only discovered the term because of the film Inception. I believe it stemmed

An Almost Lucid Dream With A Far From Lucid Awakening (S&D)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:47:03 GMT

This morning upon awakening I sat up with a smile, pleased with myself for having awakened. I sauntered out of bed believing I'd just earned myself a

A Mission Gone Wrong (S&D)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:26:52 GMT

The first thing I can remember from my dream is that I was a spy and I had super powers. However, the side that I was on wanted to keep me a secret, like

Curse You, Autocorrect (S&D)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:13:06 GMT

Those of us with iPhones know what a help the autocorrect function can be for emails and texts; at the same time, we've also all certainly had strange

Inception Replica - Dreaming Like It Was Real (S&D)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:49:01 GMT

For any of you who have ever seen the movie Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan with Leonardo DiCaprio acting as the central character, you will have

Mission Impossible (S&D)

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:55:20 GMT

My dream begins with me and my brother standing outside of an extremely well protected house. The house was guarded by a tall chain link fence and behind

My First Post-Inception Ludid Dream

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:49:20 GMT

As far as I can remember, I've only had a handful of lucid dreams in my lifetime. After watching the film Inception, I started doing more reading about

DSPS Is Ruining My Life

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:45:42 GMT

Incredible. Since about the age of twelve or thirteen I have had problems waking up on time for school, I was always getting in trouble for being late

Chronic DSPS

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:42:46 GMT

I am 34 years old. I can remember staying up until the 2am-3am time period when I was 11-years-old. My parents tried to get me to sleep, but I'd pretend

Scared To Death To Sleep - Chatting About REM Sleep Disorder

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:26:03 GMT

My name is Judy. I am 64 years old and have just been diagnosed with rem sleep disorder. This disorder has scared me to death. I would love to chat with

My Subconcious Betraying Me?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:20:02 GMT

I have begun living with my boyfriend at the beginning of this month, and he has informed me that, lately (in the past couple of weeks) I have been talking

Sleepwalking & Taking A Shower

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:35:38 GMT

I began sleepwalking as a very young child. However, mine did not go away as I got older; it only progressed. After I got married, I would wake up in

Didn't Even Know DSPS Was A Thing But It Makes Sooo Much Sense

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:21:17 GMT

I've routinely spent 1-3 hours a night trying to fall asleep for pretty much 90% of my nights for the past 4 years or so. I'm in my second year of university

Trying To Shift Circadium Rthym From 6a-3P

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:07:28 GMT

I have been suspecting I had a circadian sleep disorder for about 4 yrs, and had an official diagnosis about a month ago. Been trying to shift a sleep

How Long Have I Had Sleep Apnea?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:26:35 GMT

Can s sleep study determine how long you've had sleep apnea? I am a Veteran and trying to receive compensation for Sleep Apnea because i believe it is

Can't Work First Shift & Diagnosed With Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:24:59 GMT

I thought I was going crazy and so did my family. I didn't know that there was a disorder out there. I didn't sleep at night and I slept late in the mornings

Vivid Night Terrors All My Life - 28 y/o

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:07:27 GMT

I’m a 28 year old female and have been suffering from night terrors and nightmares since as long as I can remember. This might get a little winded so bare

Getting The Hours I Need But Feeling Like I've Only Got A Couple

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:02:01 GMT

I'm 17 years old, a parent, and a high school student. I live with my boyfriend and his parents. Recently, I've been feeling as if I've only gotten a couple

It Sucks, But It's Ok: Lifelong Sleep Paralysis Observations

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:28:18 GMT

As long as I can remember I've had episodes of sleep paralysis. I had no idea that sleep paralysis was even a condition until a few years back. When I

My Sleep Paralysis Taken To A Whole New Level

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:17:43 GMT

Never had givin much thoughts to all this because I remember having many nightmares as a child. Now that it is starting to happen to me as an adult at

Delaying DSPS Treatment. Suggestions for Eventual Course of Action?

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:13:20 GMT

The Short Version. I am confident I have DSPS but am delaying treatment while I look for some work that will accommodate my current sleeping habits. Next

I Am Not A 'Bad' Person! I Am Just Different

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:08:46 GMT

I was formally diagnosed with Circadian Rhythm Disorder, Delayed Sleep Phase last year at age 43. I had an overnight sleep study, extensive analysis and

DSPS Treatment SPECIFICS Lacking!

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:47:24 GMT

Hi all Unemployed, desperate to be able to function in daytime hours, you know the drill. Did the research project from hell, finally got a light for

Using Blinds Or Shutters To Control Your Sleeping Patterns | Shift Work Strategy

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:54:48 GMT

Strategically influencing the lighting of your sleep environment can have profound impacts on your sleep quality and ability to sleep at certain times, such as during the day after a night shift.

At Wit's End - Sleep Apnea Without Snoring

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:14:07 GMT

I appreciate this site. It shows that more people are taking these problems seriously but it hasn't turned out to be as simple as some of these articles

DSPD/ADD Since I Was 7 Years Old

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:44:19 GMT

For years I never knew what was wrong with me. I'm 38 now and have struggled with DSPD (Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder) since about 7. I had been in and

End Your Sleep Deprivation - Empower Yourself With Sleep and Dreams Knowledge

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:22:01 GMT

Is sleep deprivation holding you back in life? Not only can being sleep deprived negatively affect your efficiency, mood, alertness, and decision making, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Empower yourself with sleep and dreams knowledge here so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Long Ago Episode and Present Day Troubles

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:53:23 GMT

Hi. Many years ago I had several incidents of REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (never diagnosed but obviously this was it). In one of them I dreamed that there

Panel Of Sleep Experts Discuss Common Sleep Questions

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:31:45 GMT

Dr. Dement, the father of sleep medicine, was recently invited to join several other sleep professionals in discussing questions about sleep on the Everyday Health website.

You Are Describing My 13 Year Old Son!!

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:53:08 GMT

Jack was diagnosed at Penn with early childhood onset OCD. He's obsessed with fear of being pierced by sharp objects and hoards to prevent it. My reading

Electrical Stimuli As I'm Falling Asleep

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:57:35 GMT

I'm a sleep therapist, so I know all about sleep stages and disorders. I have Obstructive sleep apnea, but no other disorder. My problem is that on occasion,

How Treating My Sleep Apnea Helped My RBD

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:19:32 GMT

I think I developed RBD in my late 30's early 40's. Until then I barely moved while I slept - I could tell because the sheets were always still neat in

Sudden Recent Onsent of "Quasi-Tourette Syndrome" Upon Drifting off to Sleep

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:26:45 GMT

I am a young at heart but middle aged female who has been an active dreamer my entire life. I slept well, never experienced sleep disturbances and awoke

I Really Hate Mexico

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:05:12 GMT

It's 6:28a.m. on 8/29/11. I've been awake since approximately 5:30a.m., and I don't plan on sleeping again any time soon. I'm writing this mostly as a

Insomnia - The Hidden Truth!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:24:57 GMT

I've been suffering from Insomnia for about 18 months now. I've read all the top books on the subject and read all the blogs and medical sites. Basically,

My Losing Battle With DSPS--SLEEP ALL DAY and AWAKE ALL NIGHT

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:42:41 GMT

It is hell. No other word best describes DSPS. You are CONSTANTLY tired, have a VERY hard time falling asleep, and then wake up STILL feeling tired. My

Attempting A "Fix" For My DSPS

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:47:25 GMT

I was diagnosed last week with DSPS. Since then I've been taking Melatonin at night and using light therapy in the morning. At first it was simple and

5 Nights Without Sleep

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:04:42 GMT

Hi, I'm a 19 year-old college student and I haven't gotten a full nights sleep in 5 nights and afraid something is wrong. The most sleep I've gotten is

What Should I Do For The Last Hour Of My Day In Order To Sleep Better?

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:59:56 GMT

What should I do for the last hour of my day in order to sleep better? What activities are ok to do before I go to bed? Reading and talking prevent me

How To Use Light Therapy?

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:44:36 GMT

I've been reading through the DSPS section of this website. In the main article, the author mentions light therapy as a way to treat DSPS. He says that

Can't Fall Asleep Till 2:30 or Later, Should I Seek Help???

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:53:49 GMT

Since I was little I haven't been able to fall asleep before 2:30 without medicine. I can remember being in elementary school and looking at the clock

Do I Have Narcolepsy Or I Am Just Being Sleepy?

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:36:50 GMT

I am a 25 year old guy now doing my graduate study. I never thought I had any problem/condition with my sleep, although I have been very sleepy since I

The Two Boys

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:00:10 GMT

I found myself sitting up straight in bed screaming, “Jeff, Mark!” It took me a few minutes to realize no one was in the room with me, not even my husband,

First Sleep Paralysis Experience

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:46:33 GMT

I had my first (and hopefully last sleep paralysis experience night before last). Well, when I say first, I think I may have had similar experiences when

My 19-Year-Old Should Be Your Poster Child

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:59:20 GMT

For the longest time, my daughter has not had a normal sleep cycle. She stays up late, sleeps very late and can't seem to break the cycle. School was

Narcolepsy Has Ruined My Life...

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:42:42 GMT

I have suffered from narcolepsy for as many years as I can remember. However I didn't know until a year ago last May that it was narcolepsy; that's when

Possible REM Disorder

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:53:26 GMT

I don't know if I quite fit the criteria because I've only had 4 episodes in the last 2yrs and 8mo, 2 have happened abroad and 2 have happened since being