Self-Diagnosis

For those of you that know me well, I LOVE my sleep. Up until Monday, I've always thought my busy lifestyle was the reason I often doze off in class, chapel, church, while driving, and at any other time where I am required to sit still. In my human biology lab, while discussing the respiratory system, my professor asked if anyone breaths through their mouth while they sleep. My hand shot up because, if you have ever seen me sleep, my mouth stays wide open catching flies and Lord knows what else. I was so glad Steven didn't dump me after seeing me fall asleep for the first time because I am one ugly sleeper. He's gonna have to wake up to my wide open, drooling mouth every morning. Poor fella. But anyway, my professor went on to say that if you breath through your mouth when you sleep and you find yourself dozing off throughout the day, you may have sleep apnea. For those of you who don't know what sleep apnea is; It's when you stop breathing in your sleep and before it wakes you up, you start breathing again. Unknowingly, you don't get a good night's rest, causing drowsiness throughout the day. Suddenly it all made sense!! I have been waking up every morning feeling like I don't sleep a wink, when I've actually slept a good 7 to 8 hours. After thoroughly examining the symptoms, I am making a self-diagnosis for sleep apnea. I'm really not sure how you treat it, but I think some duct tape over my mouth will do the trick. Maybe one day I will find out if my self-diagnosis is accurate. It might be that I just have a severe case of the lazies. Only time will tell. Until then, caffeine and I will fight to beat this drowsy demon!