Tuesday, December 28, 2010

woah

was taking a nap during lunch and i suddenly felt so breathless! geez! i woke up gasping for air. horrorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... i wasnt even dreaming la...

i googled and found this

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea affects the way you breathe when you’re sleeping. In untreated sleep apnea, breathing is briefly interrupted or becomes very shallow during sleep. These breathing pauses typically last between 10 to 20 seconds and can occur up to hundreds of times a night.

Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep. When breathing is paused, you’re jolted out of your natural sleep rhythm. As a consequence, you spend more time in light sleep and less time in the deep, restorative sleep you need to be energetic, mentally sharp, and productive the next day.

This chronic sleep deprivation results in daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, poor concentration, and an increased risk of accidents. Sleep apnea can also lead to serious health problems over time, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and weight gain. But with treatment, you can control the symptoms, get your sleep back on track, and start enjoying what it’s like to be refreshed and alert every day.


i seriously hope im not suffering from this. damn, i remember having panic attacks in the middle of the night. not a good sign. BOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO....... gonna find out during my next trip to SGH. :((((((((((((((

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