{"id":28501,"date":"2017-07-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/sleep-doctor"},"modified":"2017-07-21T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T04:00:00","slug":"sleep-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/sleep-doctor","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Sleep Doctor?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sleep resources to help you find a certified sleep specialist!<\/h2>\n

Sleepy at work, home and in your life? You’re not alone, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \u2013 a shocking 1\/3 of adults sleep less than 6 hours a night on a regular basis. While sleep needs vary from person to person, the National Sleep Foundation recommends between 7 and 9 hours every night for optimal health.<\/p>\n

\"HowBut what if I don’t need that much sleep, you say?<\/p>\n

Sleep deprivation is not a badge of honor, it’s a trend that’s causing irreparable damage to your long-term health, says James B. Maas, Ph.D., author of Sleep for Success! on Business Insider<\/a>. \u00abYou can become conditioned to waking up earlier but you can’t alter your body’s sleep requirements… over time, some aspect of your health like weight or mental focus will be affected by lack of sleep.\u00bb<\/p>\n

If lack of sleep has become your new frienemy (someone you think is a friend but hurts more than she helps), it’s time to seek professional help.<\/p>\n

7 sleep disorder warning signs<\/h2>\n

If you spend your nights gasping, choking or stopping breathing and struggle with oppressive daytime sleepiness, there may be an underlying medical issue causing your sleep deprivation. It can be tricky to know when to seek medical help but if you’ve tried self-help sleep remedies with no success, it’s time to consult your family doctor. Ask yourself the following questions about your sleep. Do you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Feel sluggish and lazy most days?<\/li>\n
  2. Feel emotionally out of control often?<\/li>\n
  3. Fall asleep at random times during the day?<\/li>\n
  4. Nap often and feel exhausted when you can’t nap?<\/li>\n
  5. Fail to remember simple things in the short term?<\/li>\n
  6. Wrestle with concentration on simple tasks at work, school or home?<\/li>\n
  7. Struggle to stay awake when you’re sitting quietly watching television or reading?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before you visit a sleep doctor, track your sleep quality and patterns with a journal or sleep tracker, like FitBit<\/a>. The more information you present your doctor with, the faster you’ll get the help you need. And remember, a sleep disorder like insomnia might be a symptom of another medical condition, which is why it’s important to consult a doctor if you think you have a problem.<\/p>\n

    Finding a sleep specialist<\/h2>\n

    The following links will help you find a board certified sleep specialist.<\/p>\n