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devon1985
devon1985

My husband has issues sleeping, he says he sleeps but gets no rest. He will be doing a sleep study in about 2 weeks. He goes to bed around 10:00 and gets up around 5:40 for work. He is very grumpy, says he's tired has no energy and has started gaining weight. He also has severe mood swings! What is your seuggestions for him to try and get back to his old self. Im sick of the mood swings we have a baby coming in 3 months and I would like some help.

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  • linda83143l
    linda83143l devon1985

    Posted

    Is your husband getting quality sleep, does he feel slightly lost, husbands can get insecure and

    nervous about your forthcoming delight.

    Is it a boy or girl?

    Was your husband under stress when this started? was there an event surrounding that time?

    Can you take time and maybe get a takeaway and both just snuggle up, keep your closeness.

    Is he under stress at work.

    You love for him will win through when he wants to talk ... just listen and you'll win through this.

    X

  • linda83143l
    linda83143l devon1985

    Posted

    Is your husband getting quality sleep, does he feel slightly lost, husbands can get insecure and

    nervous about your forthcoming delight.

    Is it a boy or girl?

    Was your husband under stress when this started? was there an event surrounding that time?

    Can you take time and maybe get a takeaway and both just snuggle up, keep your closeness.

    Is he under stress at work.

    You love for him will win through when he wants to talk ... just listen and you'll win through this.

    X

    • devon1985
      devon1985 linda83143l

      Posted

      He doesn't sleep well at all. We have tried the getaway and it doesn't help with his rest or moodiness. We are having a girl and he is excited about it. He had a wreck 2 years go and broke his back so im sure the sleep issues have something to do with that. He doesn't care for his job and i feel sort of guilty for that since he took the job for me. I just pray when he goes to the sleep doctor we get answers and help.
    • linda83143l
      linda83143l devon1985

      Posted

      Is your husband suffering from pain. I have

      no arch in my back and know how bad the pain can be. It wears you down and you become ratty through not really getting a good sleep.

      You must remember this.

      Your husband truly values you, loves you.

      You are his love and have a beautiful little

      girl who you will both treasure.

      Please don't feel that it is your fault that he is unhappy in his work as many of us are unhappy with our jobs but the job gives us

      Independence and food in our tums.

      I hope this helps and please keep in touch. X

  • Tapman
    Tapman devon1985

    Posted

    Hi Devon, Does your husband snore? Are you ever aware that he stops breathing when asleeep? Does he disturb you when he suddenly gulps air as if coming up from a dive under water? Does he remember dreaming/is he getting enough vital REM sleep? 

    If its 'yes' to any of the above, it could be some form of sleep apnoea. Many people, like me, (particularly men) have  suffered from this debilitating affliction without knowing it which often results in the feeling of exhuastion and irritability you describe. Recommend you check it out.

    If it sounds like this, one immediate home remedy is to stitch an odd sock into the back of his pyjama top so that the toe aligns just below the shoulder blades and then pop-in a squarish block of wood, or something similarly 'edgy,' about the same size as a tennis ball into the sock.

    The purpose is to stop the sufferer rolling on theri back and effectively blocking their airways with their relaxed tongue. Some people recommend using a tennis ball but I have tried that, but in my sleeping state, I was able to ignore the dicomfort so now I use one of those wooden puzzle blocks which is so uncomfortable I do not roll-over and it works fairly well for me.

    Whatever it is, I hope you find a solution. Being an exhausted, moody misery guts is no fun for the sufferer, much less those around them.

    Good luck

  • akashbarua20621
    akashbarua20621 devon1985

    Posted

    Symptoms most likely indicates possible sleep apnea. I think the sleep studdy would give some idea of the condition. Sooner the sleep study done, the better. Problem is that most people are not aware of such a problem. Hope you find a solution soon. Check for wheat/gluten intolerance as well.
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