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[deesmilesx3]

I haven't been getting any rest. I stayed up till 5 am every night and afraid that it might trigger or bring on a seizure 😔 is there any chances of getting one?

[Jeff1943]

Staying up to 5 a.m. every night might mean you're not getting enough sleep to maintain good mental health, we all need 8 hours for that I've been told. But I've never heard that going to bed late can cause a seizure and don't see how it could.

[deesmilesx3 in reply to Jeff1943]

Well I heard that if you go extreme like not getting enough rest for five months or so, it can cause them. I've been staying up since five due to my thoughts and I'm afraid that I might have one.

[blackcat64013]

Hi deannadianex3,

I agree with Jeff1943.

It is really important to get enough quality sleep. From your skin to your job and education to your relationships, sleep affects everything.

Your brain and body needs sleep to repair and prepare for the day ahead. If not, you create a sleep debt

Sleep Debt = Hours of sleep you need per night – Hours of sleep you actually get.

When you don't get enough good sleep, you get a sleep debt that can be difficult to "pay back" if it becomes too big. The resulting sleep deprivation has been linked to health problems such as obesity and high blood pressure, negative mood and behavior, decreased productivity, and safety issues in the home, on the job, and on the road.

A sleep problem is a serious issue. It needs to be dealt with properly.

If you are worried about your sleep or think that you may have a sleep problem, you should see your GP. Often, your GP can treat the root cause of problem e.g. anxiety or depression. If not, you can be referred to a sleep specialist. This is the best person to work out if you need a sleep study to rule out any physical disorders like sleep apnea or snoring.

There are many self help tips to improve your sleep on the internet of things or you might choose to look at your sleep hygiene and some CBT (cognitive behavior strategies) with the help of a psychologist.

You read about the science behind sleep debt at

huffingtonpost.com.au/entry...

Please don't delay in getting help

[deesmilesx3 in reply to blackcat64013]

I will do that! Thank you. It's making me nervous that I might be at risk for high blood pressure. But can I try anything else to help me get better sleep? Like at home, I can still go to the doctor and get checked out.

[blackcat64013]

There are things like regular bedtime (essential), guided meditation, drinking warm milk, listening to music/radio, decrease caffeine/sugar/alcohol after 4:00pm, not eating before sleeping, turning off electronics an hour before bed, writing down worries on a notepad next to the bed, taking a bath/shower and visiting pharmacist for natural remedies.

Teas and herbs are good for sleep too

•Chamomile (superstar of nighttime teas)

•Valerian. (one of the few herbs which have actually been found by researchers to have sedative properties)

•Lavender.

•Lemon balm

•St John's Wort

•Peppermint

thesleepjudge.com/tea-recip...