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Submitted by ITB2012 on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 5:17pm

I read this book a few months ago. It's fascinating. It explains a lot about how lack of sleep affects people and the vicious cycle of memory loss and lack of sleep late in life.

https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316

(I'm trying to get my DH to read it but he hasn't yet. One of my friends is borrowing it and my mom read it.)

 

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Submitted by Cover1W on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 5:43pm

I read that, really good.  I let DH know some info from the book, the 'sleep hints' or guidelines at the end are great.  Of course, just like PAS and step-mother stuff he's never read it.  If he likes sleeping troubles, that's on him.  You can say I've disengaged from that too.

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Submitted by thinkthrice on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 7:01pm

snores like a thousand 767s taking off.  he has no medical and after a recent row , i have applied for VA benefits on his behalf instead of paying cash from the bank of thinkthrice.  He has objected drawing any Vet benefits to this point, however, I have him over a barrel now.

I do believe he has RA in one ankle and of course sleep apnea as he stops breathing routinely then gasps for air.

We now sleep in separate bedrooms although this upsets him; I'm a light sleeper to begin with which has only gotten worse with age.  I also wear these fantastic earplugs.  used to think the disposables were great...not so much.

I also tried the CPAP machine as I have light apnea.  Epic fail!