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Counting Sheep ~ The Importance of Sleep!

Counting Sheep ~ The Importance of Sleep!

Inspired by @Former-Member and a recent post from @D1ng0, I've decided to kick start a master thread on that delightful activity we spend about a third of our lives doing: Sleep!!

😴 🐑 💭 🛌

Sleep is a biggie, it's vital to our ability to function! We all know just how impactful it is when we don't get enough of it, so this thread serves both as a source of information and insight, as well as a place for members to talk about their sleep troubles, swap ideas, and ask questions!

I believe @Former-Member you're quite knowledgeable in this area, so by all means drop your knowldge bombs whenever you're ready! 😍

I will also share below, my personal experiences with insomnia that I shared with @D1ng0 - and D1ng0 feel free to use this thread to continue chatting about your sleep challenges if you like - up to you 😉

I'm gonna tag a few people, but don't wanna go too wild with it so please do tag more folks who may wanna get in on this discussion!

@tyme @MedicinalGypsy @ArraDreaming @Bow @Captain24 @creative_writer @NatureLover @TAB @The-red-centaur @tonys @StuF @Meowmy

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Thank 😊 you for the links @Former-Member and the information

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no worries @Shaz51

If you'd like any clarification, please do tag 🙂 xx

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They say parathyroid plays a part too @Former-Member as I have been reading

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Yes, there's some emerging data about hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism both affecting sleep...

hyperparathyroidism and sleep - chat by Columbia uni docs

sleep quality and cognitive function hyperparathyroidism

symptoms including fatigue with hypoparathyroidism

And if these are secondary to other disease processes, then there is an added layer of complexity...

Do you have a particular (hyper or hypo) that youre interested in @Shaz51 ? 🙂

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I'm usually pretty good at sleeping. I have phases where even when I sleep I feel like I've been wake throughout the night (I think it's MH related) but usually I put a podcast in my ears and I'm out like a light!

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ACUPRESSURE FOR INSOMNIA

I do acupressure for a range of things mainly emotional stuff and have a manual for releasing energy in the body if I am faced with difficult to manage emotions

Here are some acupressure points for insomnia, some of which I have tried and work well. Its incredible how these energy points can calm the mind and gently lull you off to sleep

https://www.healthline.com/health/pressure-points-for-sleep#see-a-doctor

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@Former-Member wrote:

Yes, there's some emerging data about hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism both affecting sleep...

hyperparathyroidism and sleep - chat by Columbia uni docs

sleep quality and cognitive function hyperparathyroidism

symptoms including fatigue with hypoparathyroidism

And if these are secondary to other disease processes, then there is an added layer of complexity...

Do you have a particular (hyper or hypo) that youre interested in @Shaz51 ? 🙂


Just circling back to this thread after another fun night of insomnia, and I spotted this! I have an underactive thyroid which I take medication for - is it the same as, or linked to parathyroidism? Just looking for more avenues to explore, I haven't got any official dx on what's causing my thyroid issues but the more I know the better I can advocate for my medical care!

Also just in relation to the mouthguard business - my mother has snored really intensely all her adult life, had the one that realigned her jaw to open up airways. I believe she now has a sleep apnea machine. Just wondering if it's genetic and another thing for me to explore!

Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge and experience, absolutely invaluable 💜

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@Jynx , @Former-Member

My parathyroid levels are up, so hyerparathyroidism which means that because of my kidney disease the parathyroid is taking the calcium out of my bones to make up what the kidney is not doing

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@Shaz51 your poor skeleton, that sounds intense!

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Yes have to have a bone density test soon @Jynx

But I have Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis already

I was having a read and yes it affects your sleep

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