<p>I sleep about 7 or so hours each night, but I seem to wake up every day very groggy and tired, and I can't seem to recall much of the information that I studied the night before.</p>
<p>Is there anything wrong with me? any suggestions?</p>
<p>and this is a new circumstance.....new symptoms for you? How long has this been happening to you?</p>
<p>it's been happening for a few weeks.</p>
<p>Are you familiar at all with the symptoms of depression? What you describe could fit that......some people with depression have poor quality of sleep and thus also have a difficult time concentrating, studying and feeling "foggy" as you describe.</p>
<p>i don't feel depressed, could it be a case of burnt-out?</p>
<p>During the spring semester of my freshman year at college I suffered from sleep apnea. That disorder usually increase over time but it hit me hard and immediate. I could sleep for 10 hours and still wake up and feel like I hadn't gotten much sleep. However, with sleep apnea that intense drowsiness lasts for the entire day.</p>
<p>I guess I don't see much difference really......if your quality of sleep is not good and you cannot study.....you "feel" burned out. Just because you don't feel depressed doesn't mean you aren't experiencing some depression.</p>
<p>One presumes that you aren't drinking more alcohol ..... or other substances that could affect your sleep. Do you recall dreaming at all?</p>
<p>i'm definitely not drinking alcohol, and I dream occasionally.</p>
<p>How does one cure sleep apnea, because I've heard of it.</p>
<p>There are three or so types of Apnea and one cure/treatment is Cpak.</p>
<p>Is Cpak a dependent drug?</p>
<p>NO.......it is a machine that through air pressure keeps the airway open allowing normal sleep.</p>
<p>a machine sounds very complicated...maybe my problem will go away, thanks</p>
<p>Life is complicated.........why would you tolerate difficulty such as you describe? Make an appointment at your medical facility and get a diagnosis. I am certainly not a physician and you aren't one.......get an exam and explain your symptoms.</p>
<p>I never heard of Cpak, but my dad uses a CPAP machine. He is overweight and the he needs the machine to continuously force air into his lungs to keep his airways open.<br>
My condition was solved through surgery. I had my tonsils and adenoids removed and my deviated septum corrected. The surgery didn't make my snoring go away, but the symptoms of the apnea went away. For me the surgery was a blessing. Prior to surgery my main goal throughout the day was to stay awake and the only thing I looked forward to was going back to sleep at night.<br>
My dad's apnea is much worse, especially before he started using the CPAP machine. In the mornings it would take him at least 20 minutes to get his orientation. His brain was would be half-dead from lack of oxygen during the night.</p>
<p>I stand corrected......it is CPAP and your description is very good. I am glad you got your apnea corrected. I cannot imagine waking up and taking 20 minutes to orient myself.</p>
<p>Funnyman... go to a doctor and have your blood tested... (But first tell the doctor your symptoms)... It is possible you have what I had and the only thing that got rid of it was time...</p>
<p>i kind of have the same problem as the op cuz i sleep 8 hours and then during the day i cant concentrate. 5th and 6th period i am practically sleeping in class and when i come home to take a nap, sleep wont come to me.</p>
<p>sorry, too many posts about people having machines helping them breathe to read them. OP, do you exercise regularly? Hardworkouts will help you get deeper sleep at night.</p>
<p>A blood test is your first source for medical answers, it's quick and and simple. You could have mono, or another condition causing these tyoes of symptoms that are easily remedied by an antibiotic. Start be eliminating the obvious illnesses before jumping to conclusions. Although all of the above is true (my father and I both have sleep apnea... I was able to have the surgery, and was greatly helped by it) first things first. Hope you are feeling better soon.</p>
<p>Maybe you're anemic? Maybe you need to eat better or exercise?</p>