I had the same issue with sleep apnea, which also affects your memory and ability to concentrate. Because I was already operating at an extremely high level, I went from one of the top of my field to above average -- but still quite good, so on the surface, when I tried to get jaw surgery for correcting my small airway, people looked at me like I was crazy. I ended up getting it anyways, and now I feel my health recovering to the point where it was at before. Skeptics are even noticing the difference, too.
Sleep deprevation is no joke. Parents of newborns will see a massive cognitive decline. It took me 6 months to recover from my first child who didn’t sleep through the night until she was 2.
I still have not recovered my abilities from before having a kid. I’m just tired all the time and can’t think at nearly the speed I used to. Kid is 2.5 now so hoping we find some balance when Covid is “over” (haha yea right).
Sleep deprivation had gotten to me this year (for unrelated reasons). I remember at one particular, my AC had died and I was waiting for someone to replace it and I hadn't slept in few days. By mid day it was so hot and stack with the sleep deprivation it was incredibly disorienting. I remember laying in bed hoping I could catch an hour of sleep but never fully falling asleep, just sweating and unable to think straight. The combo made it feel almost comparable to some moments from a bad trip.
Shit. Now I need to find out about that surgery. I’ve had surgery for deviated septum but only helped so much. I have a tiny airway and very asymmetrical jaw. If you’re in the US and have any resources handy about specialists or what I even tell my doctor I’d love to hear :)
You're looking for MMA surgery. Try to find someone who understands sleep apnea. Ignore anyone who tells you to get UPPP which only has 25-50% effectiveness. The best surgeons are at Stanford in Northern California. It will be a year long process with wisdom teeth extraction and orthodontics. Be patient, and good luck!
I am so ready for this. I am literally miles from Stanford, already wear a really uncomfortable orthodontic, and have a crown I just would prefer to remove and live with a gap - I will let anyone do what ever they want with my mouth - I think that speaks to how helpful this is - really, sincerely, wow. Thanks.
