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I have insomnia. How would sleep tracking help me? [MERGED]
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Have you talked to someone about them elevated breathing disturbances?
As I’ve gotten older and fatter I noticed I don’t sleep as well.. I sleep better since I got a new mattress but still not great as I do toss and turn quite a bit.
I am bad for reading news on my phone in bed and i do sleep better if I avoid this.
One thing that helps me is white noise video on you tube
I am bad for reading news on my phone in bed and i do sleep better if I avoid this.
One thing that helps me is white noise video on you tube
I recently bought a badly needed new mattress, and all new bedding.
Hasn’t made a difference.
I took a weeks worth of sleeping tablets last night (zopiclone) as well as lorazepam and promethazine.
Didn’t touch me.
I will say this... The health app is great and a lifesaver! I had known I snore at times, woke myself up from my snoring and could not sleep well thoughout the night. I would wake up 1-8ish times per night. I had been told to get checked for sleep apnea and didn't think much about it. When I looked at my watch and saw my breathing was elevated consistently... and my partner mentioning my snoring and gasping for air in my sleep was bad.... I decided to go to get tested. I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apena. Needless to say I am positive you can tell when I started using my c-pap breathing machine based on my health app screenshot below. For those that may see the elevated breathing go get tested. Sleep apnea, from what I have heard puts a strain on your heart because of your struggle to breath in your sleep which very much increases your risk of heart attack.
(Ignore the hours, just jumped timezones from CET to GMT -6, and the Sleep Data shows skewed entries)
Have you seen your general practitioner (GP) yet, mate? Did they diagnose you with the sleep condition mentioned in the title of your post here?
Honestly, the only times I wake up feeling that way are when I sleep through my alarms if I’m supposed to be up early, to pop off my AirPods I wore to sleep for the Fitness+ sleep meditation or when my dreams take an unexpected turn.
Here’s a sample of one of my sleep tracking nights:
In the previous thread from the original poster, the explanation behind the excessive waking hours in Apple Watch sleep tracking was discussed: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...me.2449244/page-3?post=33744453#post-33742852
Hey everyone, I don’t have any sleep issues, but I’ve been improving my sleep duration this year. I started using timers on my iPhone when I get on my laptop in the evenings to catch up on my work and making an effort to go to bed early on weekdays.
Last summer, I was usually exhausted and stayed up late a lot during the summer. I don’t like going to sleep when it’s hot in my room. Additionally, I took summer classes in art and AutoCAD online, which meant I had to limit my time in my home office during the hottest part of the day. When I had to use up so much energy during the two-part final exam, which involved a lot of work for a 2D assembly drawing for my summer school class, I didn’t even hit the hay until a little past two in the morning. For two days in a row 😟
I only managed to get less than 5-6 hours of sleep during the summer months. However, once my CAD boot camp ended and I no longer had tight deadlines, I improved my sleep schedule. Instead of going to bed between 12:30 and 1:30 am every night, I started doing my homework after dinner at 7-8 pm and going to bed by 11 pm at the latest. Even on days when I had to go to work or school, I made sure to get at least 6-7 hours of sleep. I usually go to bed early at the hard maximum by 11 pm, and most of the time, I hit the hay between 10 and 10:45 pm.
Here’s a comparison of one of the sleep tracking intervals from last summer, when I had finals, and this recent one:
Also regardless if it’s hard to get shut eye or not I also pop on my AirPods, run a Siri Shortcuts (if I go to bed a little early) and turn on a sleep meditation on fitness+ once the iPhone is docked on the charger and the watch is ready for sleep tracking. Really helpful y’all.
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This is mine - every night nightmares:
If someone is interested in getting a better sleep maybe this meditation app is something for you (they give one year test before you have to pay!!!)
If someone is interested in getting a better sleep maybe this meditation app is something for you (they give one year test before you have to pay!!!)
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I stopped sleep tracking with mine, but I’ve been averaging anywhere from 6-8 hours of sleep every night. Which isn't too bad since I have to get up around 330am every day for work.
Hey there! Do you have sleep apnea notifications on? Also, does your Apple Watch Series 9 or 10 have blood oxygen? That’s super cool, right? 😎
I saw on TV that they were advertising the Inspire sleep implant. They showed people using a remote control to turn it on instead of the bulky CPAP machines. It’s like a pacemaker that opens your airway. The only downside is that it requires a surgical procedure and a lot of medical evaluation, so it’s not a quick fix. But it might work for you, especially since you recently got diagnosed with sleep apnea. Just check with your doctor about it.
Oh, and you can also use the Vitals app to see all your respiratory rates, heart rates, sleep tracking, blood oxygen (if applicable), and wrist temperature. It’s like having a health dashboard in one place! 😊 Both vitals app and the Health app on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
I have a series 9, no blood oxygen unfortunately. I heard about the surgery but it isnt for me. They basically do a pacemaker but they do something up your neck that zaps your tongue to move in your sleep so you can breathe better.
Really?! When did you get the Series 9? If it’s before January 2024 or lacks the LW/A code on the model number, it has blood oxygen. I recall you mentioning the Inspire Sleep Pacemaker, which is quite risky. I kept seeing advertisements about it during NFL game ad breaks. It’s more convenient than a CPAP machine or the discomfort of using one. However, it requires extensive pre-operative and post operative testing and imaging, and it’s only suitable for severe sleep apnea cases.
The Inspire Sleep Pacemaker clears the airway by stimulating the hyperglossal nerve in your tongue, which blocks breathing. It also connects to your iPhone to integrate sleep data with HealthKit via their app. This is cool, but the process of getting it is challenging. There’s no Apple Watch app for it, which if it existed, it would allow you to turn it on with your Apple Watch or iPhone.
Even after the doctor implants it, you’ll need to treat it like a heart pacemaker, requiring battery replacements every ten years. You must ensure no RFI signals interfere with its function during use, and the remote cannot be used immediately after the implant. You’ll have to wait a few weeks to start using the remote every night. You’ll need to keep track of it on your bedside table and attach an AirTag to it.
While it’s better than lugging around a CPAP machine, especially when traveling, it does require some effort.
It tells me the blood oxygen app is no longer available.
My cpap machine is super quiet, I travel all the time and it’s easy to carry, came with a travel bag, light weight and compact.
Then, the AW is a Lw/a, which is a later version of the Series 9. I hope it returns so you can get a comprehensive view of your blood oxygen levels and respiratory metrics from your Apple Watch. At least you chose a good CPAP machine; I initially thought it would be too large to fit in a carry-on.
If you still need blood oxygen on Apple Watch, get an Apple Watch Series 7 or Apple Watch Series 8, which will still have it. You can choose between gently used or new models on eBay, or get it BNIB thru deals in Walmart or Amazon.
Try the white noise apps or videos on you tube… they always help me.. or even relaxing music perhaps.
Regardless of my new bed i do sleep better in a nice hotel if they have a top notch mattress.. its makes me feel 10 years younger if i get a good mattress..
That’s why I use Apple Fitness+ to play a meditation for sleep. Another way to make use of my subscription, which I had since I bought my Apple Watch Series 6. I listen to these relaxing sleep meditations through my AirPods. The best experience is with AirPods Pro or 3rd/4th generation AirPods with ANC. To get the best experience, turn off transparency, adaptive, or normal noise control while listening to the sleep meditation. This is especially helpful if you have to sleep in a hotel or wake up early due to late nighter folks living with you at home.
I might also have to upgrade my mattress. It’s difficult to find a memory foam mattress for a full-sized bed. However, I did get new bedding with my favorite NFL team on it. Speaking of hotel mattresses, the one I stayed at for a business trip was of poor quality. The company offered it to us, and it was from Best Western or Wyndham. Their sheets are quite tacky. On the other hand, sleeping in a nicer bed in more expensive hotels like Resorts World is very comfortable.
Consistency is the hardest thing to conquer for most, myself included
This looks very healthy and while the amount of sleep is what many would consider low, if you don't feel tired or any ill effects then it's probably ideal. In fact it would be further proof with many things in life that quality > quantity.
I drink 3l of water during the day and still wake up during the night gasping for liquids, wish I could manage a full night without it like you.
Y’all with iOS 18.4 beta 2 there’s more ambient sounds in control center. Add them now! White noise helps with sleep too
