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“Why is my sleep so bad since having kids?” I wondered.
Sleep is hard to come by as a mom, especially in the early years. I knew being a parent would be exhausting, but I had no idea how much it would really affect me. Ever since I had my first baby, I’ve felt the heavy weight of sleep deprivation that never seemed to let up. It even led to one of my most embarrassing moments where my mind was so scatterbrained, I drove away with a gas pump. Sleep deprivation has affected everything from my mood and energy level to my memory and ability to think clearly.
Over the years, I have struggled with depression and anxiety, and one of the symptoms of depression can be fatigue. I kept thinking one day things would get better.
It wasn’t until recently that I discovered a new reason for my exhaustion:
I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
{Read the rest of the article on Collin County Moms where it was originally published.}
Wearing a CPAP intimidated me at first, but now I barely notice it, and my sleep is much better! I use the Resmed Airsense 10 CPAP machine which is what my sleep specialist recommended to me. Pro tip: it is MUCH CHEAPER to order the replacement supplies online. As long as you are getting the correct brand, you should be good to go.
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