More on the "sleep" study...

[kallistii]

Well, today, I talked to my doctor's office manager about the tech who did the sleep study, it turns out that it was the last day that person was working, and they had 3 other complaints about the same tech. I'm not the world's bravest person, and I am frankly scared to go to another sleep study. I don't know what I am going to do now.

ttyl

Comments

Sleep study a total "nightmare"... :)

[kattale.livejournal.com]

Well, if it was your last day from a job you were probably being let go from because everyone thinks you suck, you'd probably be on the surly side, and blow it off. I think that was half the problem, the other half was that you hadn't had time to prepare for this, or have any explanation of what to expect.

I think you should give it another try, but first, try to arrange a meeting or tour, where the "rules" and customs are laid out for you in advance - They *should* have done this in the first place!!!!

They will have a chance to explain how the rules work, and in what areas you will be made comfortable and in what areas you will have to compromise. You will have a chance to explain your concerns and special needs. And don't feel like you are an exception - *everyone* has their own special quirky way of relaxing and falling asleep, just think how quirky all the *other* people requiring a sleep clinic are. You're lucky, now, that you have some experience in what to be wary about - you have better tools now for communicating your concerns.

At the very worst - prepare for a stark night of total boredom, and sit there in the dark thinking deep thoughts and contemplating life the universe and everything... If you don't fall asleep eventually, then they will recognise that as a problem in itself...

Re: Sleep study a total "nightmare"... :)

[pheloniusfriar.livejournal.com]

Thanks kattale, I wanted to reply with a message along the lines of what you posted; however, you were a thousand times more eloquent and useful than I would have been!

Hey, kallisti, what she said!!! :-)

how rude... SUE THEM!

[thepunkpanther.livejournal.com]

well that was rude of them to stick you with some gratuitous dogfucker.

[popelaksmi.livejournal.com]

Hon, you need to go for the other tests. Do your best to not let this last one deter you. These tests are important to your health. I worry about you. :-\