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Sleep issue?

I have so much trouble sleeping. I wake up more than 5 times a night. I wake up just as many times sleeping on my elbows, propping my upper body up. When I have to wake up the next day, I'm still mentally and physically exhausted. What could be going on?

Male | 36 years old
Complaint duration: 3-6 months

1 Answer

Propping yourself up on your elbows at night could be a suggestion that you’re having sleep apnea and this position relieves the obstruction in the upper airway. If you snore this possibility needs to be evaluate it. If not that, multiple awakenings during the night suggest maybe too many stressors going on during the day. Review my five rules printed on this website.