Hey all,
Just to add to the rumpus,
After I acquired a TBI, I got huge sleep problems. I had a sleep test done, and was given a C-Pap machine, which is sort of a pia. I asked my Doc, and he added O2. So I have an O2 concentrator connected to the C*Pap machine.
I must admit right off, that my sleep hygiene is terrible.
And, I don't use the C-pap nearly as much as I should. and use the O2 far less than that. (It should be used EVERY NIGHT, at the same time, they prescribe the pressure and set the machine. They come to your home and set you up with the right 'headgear', and you're off!)

But, when I can get in the right cycle, and use them both, it's tremendous! I feel better, more energized, brighter (thinking is better). Overall, a better life.
These sleep studies are important. Don't underestimate them. And, they're not intrusive like some of the other tests they put us through.
All one needs ta do, is prepare for a night at a nice hotel. Take some snacks(if like me, you need something in your belly to sleep), you don't need much. Nothing wrong with getting showered, and come home in the same clothes you came in. Just have your nightwear with you.

The environment is specifically made to seem like a 'comfy hotel'. You'll have TV, and a NICE, non stainless steel environment, carpets and wallpaper, it's a very comfortable single room. They want you to be as comfy as you can be, away from home.
They put an infra red camera on you, and sensors all over your head, and some on your body. All gets fed into Mr Big (a computer), and your doctor gets the report faxed withiin a day or three.

So, I have severe Apnea which is calling for an operation to get my tonsils out. Some sort of blocked apnea. Sorry, I didn't sleep well, and forget the real name.....
(teehee).

But, your sleep is 1/3 of your life!
It's got to go well.
If you're getting nightmares, (I have PTSD, and long term depression), you need a psych as well.

I'm not proud of these things, I'm only trying to help, because Help IS Out there!

It's not so simple as taking a couple pills and dozing off!

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!

And, get the situation corrected.

It's important!

Wellness to all......

Pete

asb