Summit Recap: Is it Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, or Fatigue?

In this recap of day three of our AWAKEtogether Summit we discuss the similarities and differences between insomnia, sleep apnea, and fatigue. We are joined by Michael Grandner, PhD and patient Mark Rue to bring us their insights and answer audience questions.

[@abi7393]

Thanks for the informations, my sleeping issue starts in the lock down, since then till now on going, Abbey

[@derekorford1708]

It's so encouraging to hear people tell of their health issues, in a clear and unhurried way. Mark tells his tale wonderfully here, and what a tale it is. I have sleep apnea, and also issues with insomnia, so I'm indebted to everyone involved in this video. I'm diagnosed, got a treatment regime, so I feel very fortunate that I've sussed sleep apnea out. Thank you for being so open, Mark : your words have all gone to very good use.

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

Thanks so much for this informative video!

[@Lord.Ryan1]

I was suffering from sleep apnea, insomnia and restless legs overall just not a good life. Until I found out that vitamin b1 was what I needed.
It also stopped my coughing reflex I had started having from drinking anything.
Vitamin b1 200 mg twice a day. Got rid of my restless legs, sleep apnea insomnia and the choking when I drank something. I had bed suffering with restless leg for 20 years. B1 try it.

[@deepderp9957]

This is a great conversation. I’ve just been diagnosed with severe apnea. My doc had me in and out in barely 10 minutes and since then I’ve been listening and reading as much as possible to educate myself. The differentiation between insomnia and apnea has me worried but I’ll figure it out after I start treatment (I get my CPAP machine this week). It’s just good to hear someone talk more about the complexities, again differentiating between sleepiness and fatigue, and the psychological aspects of it. Thanks for this, I really appreciate it.

[@shuikai272]

Telling people you have cognitive and other symptoms due to lack of oxygen to the brain is a dangerous thing to tell people. Lack of oxygen gives people the idea that it could be permanent brain damage, but in reality the arousals from sleep keep your body from suffocating. It's sleep fragmentation not lack of oxygen.