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    MARILIE208
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      Hi All,

      I'm a member on here due to my Dad's insomnia problems. He is 87 years old and hasn't actually slept at all for the last few months. He never did sleep very well, but lately he doesn't sleep at all. He is super frustrated and I can't blame him. He's awake all night, so he just lays there and prays all the time! He has a C-PAP machine which he uses, but it doesn't work on him at all. He cannot do the Bi-PAP due to he sleeps with his mouth open (when he used to sleep anyways). He still drives once a week to church and I am so afraid with no sleep that something bad will happen, whether it be when he is driving, or just at home with a fall. He really tries hard to stay chipper, and I've read online that no sleep can really shorten your life, or end up with a stroke/heart attack. He already has a bad heart and cannot have surgery due to his age.

      if anyone has any ideas on what we can do to help him get even a few hrs a sleep a night, I would appreciate it.

      #13800
      Martin Reed
      ★ Admin

        If he is on a CPAP machine, I would say he suffers from sleep apnea – is that the case? We're mainly geared up for insomnia sufferers here, but hopefully a dig around the forums will give you some suggestions. The more you get involved in the forums, the more you'll get out of them.

        Good luck!

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        #13801
        MARILIE208
        ✘ Not a client

          They didn't diagnose him with sleep apnea because he went to a sleep clinic and after the whole night of being monitored, he never actually fell asleep for them to do the study.

          #13802
          Martin Reed
          ★ Admin

            Unfortunately that's not a rare occurrence. In all honesty, I find it amazing that anyone manages to fall asleep in a sleep study setting.

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            The content of this post is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

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