{"id":185,"date":"2020-02-05T21:50:17","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T21:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/?p=185"},"modified":"2020-03-05T21:50:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T21:50:26","slug":"sleep-apnea-fewer-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-fewer-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sleep Apnea Stops You from Having Sweet Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_214741388__1___1583262159_51331-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman snoring on white bed with sleep apnea\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_214741388__1___1583262159_51331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_214741388__1___1583262159_51331-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_214741388__1___1583262159_51331.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dreams are part of the sleep cycle and are thought to be important to your mental and emotional health; if you haven\u2019t been able to remember them lately, it might be a side effect of a serious sleep disorder. According to a study in the <em>Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine<\/em>, only 43.2 percent of patients with obstructive sleep apnea are able to recall their dreams \u2013 and the reason most likely has to do with how the condition disrupts the quality of your rest. Read on to learn why you may need to have your sleep apnea treated before you can enjoy sweet dreams again.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Effect Does Sleep Apnea Have on Your Dreams?<\/h2>\n<p>When you have sleep apnea, your nightly slumber is being constantly interrupted. Some type of obstruction in your airway (normally a relaxed muscle or tissue in the mouth or throat) will prevent you from breathing normally while you\u2019re asleep, and your brain will constantly wake you up for oxygen. As a result, you\u2019ll rarely if ever reach the REM stage of the sleep cycle where the most dreaming occurs. In other words, you may not remember your dreams simply because you\u2019re not having as many. And the longer you go without enough REM sleep, the more your mental health will deteriorate.<\/p>\n<p>Even worse, any dreams you do have are likely to be extremely unpleasant. In general, people suffering from sleep apnea tend to have more vivid nightmares that the general population. It\u2019s thought to be a side effect of the suffocation that results from your airway becoming blocked.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Know If I Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>Disturbing dreams or a lack of dreams are just a couple of possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/effects-of-sleep-apnea.html\">symptoms of sleep apnea<\/a> (and could have other causes as well). Here are just a few other warning signs that could point to a severe sleep disorder:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud snoring or gasping for air in your sleep<\/li>\n<li>Frequent, excessive drowsiness or grogginess during the day<\/li>\n<li>General forgetfulness and mood changes<\/li>\n<li>Waking up frequently or suffering from insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Should I Do About Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to ensure that you enjoy sweet dreams \u2013 and the restorative sleep that accompanies them \u2013 is to have your sleep apnea treated as soon as you can. After a sleep test is performed to diagnose the condition, a sleep dentist can offer treatment through a custom-made oral appliance. Other possible solutions include CPAP therapy or losing weight.<\/p>\n<p>No matter which type of treatment is right for you, it\u2019s important to stick with it. Living with sleep apnea for too long can increase your risk of accidents or life-threatening heart attacks. But with the help of a professional, you\u2019ll be able to sleep deeply and soundly once again.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Keane Fedosky graduated from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1991 and has been practicing for over 20 years. As a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, he\u2019s helped many a patient overcome the symptoms of sleep apnea so that they could get a full night\u2019s rest. If sleep apnea has been interrupting your dreams for too long, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Fedosky at Sleep Rehab in Plano by visiting his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or calling (972) 753-3737.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreams are part of the sleep cycle and are thought to be important to your mental and emotional health; if you haven\u2019t been able to remember them lately, it might be a side effect of a serious sleep disorder. 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