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ADD, ADHD and Sleeping Problems


Have You or Your Child Been Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Does your child act tired or distracted in school or do they have trouble following directions?

Are you having problems completing work assignments, staying on task, or remaining focused?

Does Your Child Often Appear Tired or Sleepy?

Does Your Child Often Appear Tired or Sleepy?

If so, you or your child may be one of the millions of Americans who actually suffer from serious sleeping disorders - such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - but have been misdiagnosed with ADD / ADHD or due to sleep deprivation, are finding ADD / ADHD harder to manage.

And, if undiagnosed and untreated you or your child are also far more likely to experience:

  • Irritability
  • Behavioral or emotional issues
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Workplace or school problems
  • Depression
  • Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
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Unfortunately, many people mistakenly believe these symptoms are normal and they fail to seek help before it’s too late.

In truth, however, sleeping issues related to ADD / ADHD are very common and uncomplicated overnight sleep studies - painless and extremely effective diagnostic tests - can rule out, or confirm, sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and more. (Even better, parents are encouraged to spend the night with their child during testing.) And you'll enjoy peace of mind knowing that if a sleeping disorder is detected, it can be treated safely and effectively.

Given this there's no reason to wait another minute to get help you deserve, and this begins with a confidential consultation and evaluation by one of our board-certified sleep physicians or your family doctor.

However, if you're like many people, you may still be unsure whether you or your child is a candidate for a sleep study. If so, please use our ADD / ADHD self-assessment checklist below to help guide your decision.

ADD / ADHD & Sleeping Disorders Symptoms Checklist

An "At-a-Glance" ADD / ADHD Sleep Problem Indicator

Check any / all that apply.

Children

My child ...

Is easily distracted and forgetful.

Is sleepy often throughout the day.

Often falls asleep when he or she sits quietly.

Has trouble staying asleep through the night.

Snores.

Seldom completes tasks.

Squirms and fidgets.

Is usually in constant motion.

Gets frustrated easily.

Adults

I ...

Have difficulty following instructions or conversation.

Feel sleepy a lot throughout the day.

Usually doze off when I sit quietly, read, or watch TV .

Snore.

Am chronically fatigued.

Find it difficult to organize activities and finish tasks.

Make careless mistakes more often than I'd like.

Have poor time-management skills.

Often feel restless and/or irritable.

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If you are experiencing at least two of symptoms included in the list above, you or your child may be suffering from a sleep apnea, or another sleeping disorder, and we strongly recommend that you call us toll-free today at 866-499-1588 to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our board-certified sleep physicians, who will explore the possible causes of your sleeping problems and offer you solutions for diagnosing and treating it. you may also contact us using our online Appointment Request Form). We'd also be happy to fast-track the process with your family physician for you.

When you call, we will answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and / or schedule you for the first available appointment.

Why Seek Help Immediately?

Children With Undiagnosed and Untreated ADD or ADHD Can Appear Tired of Listless

Children With Undiagnosed and Untreated ADD or ADHD Can Appear Tired of Listless

Men, women, and children who have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD may not be getting enough restful sleep because they suffer from a sleeping disorder such as sleep apnea - a serious medical condition that literally causes them to stop breathing many times while sleeping. So, not only are they tired, distracted, restless, or irritable, but their sleep apnea also means they're more vulnerable to other – even more serious – health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, strokes and more.

What's more, their lack of sound sleep causes them to feel – and look – exhausted and puts them at more risk for avoidable personal injuries at work and on the road.

So, please don't wait to be asked; take control over your or your child's health and well-being and voluntary share your concerns with us, by calling us toll-free today at 866-499-1588 (or contact us using any of the local numbers listed at the bottom of this web page).

How Are Sleeping Problems Related to ADD / ADHD?

Many children - and some adults - are diagnosed with ADD / ADHD and prescribed medications before sleeping disorders, like sleep apnea, are even considered, because symptoms of both - e.g. hyperactivity, lack of concentration, and unruliness - are so similar. However, apnea in children is not uncommon and usually occurs as a result of enlarged tonsils or adenoids, abnormal jaw or chin structures, or obesity. One of the most telling and problematic symptoms is snoring... Simply said, if your child snores, he or she most likely is suffering from sleep apnea and should be seen immediately.

Additionally, even when adults and children are diagnosed accurately with ADD / ADHD, their symptoms are often made worse - due to lack of sleep (often as side effects of their medication or due to an underlying sleeping disorder). So, what's created is a kind of vicious circle... the less children sleep the more hyperactive, unruly, and less attentive they become. However, the good news is that their symptoms usually improve or even disappear all together when their sleeping issues are addressed.

Why Choose Feeling Great Sleep Centers To Help Tackle Your Sleeping Disorder?

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For over a decade, our knowledgeable and experienced registered sleep technologists, licensed respiratory therapists, and board-certified sleep physicians have helped thousands of North Carolina residents finally get the good night's sleep they deserve. Furthermore, our physicians are also certified by the prestigious AASM, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

So, today those we've treated ...

  • Sleep better and feel better.
  • Drift into – and stay – in a relaxed, sound sleep.
  • Don't snore or gasp for breath during the night.
  • Wake up feeling refreshed and focused and ready to tackle the day.
  • Enjoying more fulfilling relationships with spouses or partners, children, family members, and friends.
  • Feel less distracted and more able to sustain their focus throughout the day.
  • Experience significant improvements or elimination of their ADD / ADHD symptoms.

And we want you to experience these benefits as well, so please call us toll free today at 866-499-1588, so we can help you as well.

With Proper Guidance, a Child Can Grow and Thrive

With Proper Guidance, a Child Can Grow and Thrive

When you do, you'll enjoy the added convenience of our one-stop solutions for the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of sleeping disorders. (Children are referred back to their physicians to discuss their treatment options.)

For instance, we can also provide you with top-of-the-line respiratory products such as CPAP and BiPAP machines, oxygen systems, and nebulizers at our JCAHO-accredited respiratory equipment company, Feeling Great Respiratory Equipment (formerly "Second Breath Equipment Company").

And that's not all ... If you're like most of our patients, you already have more than your fair share of daily stresses, so we've also worked hard to ensure that your journey to a more restful night's sleep is convenient, affordable, flexible, comfortable, and speedy.

That's why we also...

  • Have convenient locations in Durham, Burlington, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. (View our office locations).
  • Use world-class state-of-the-art medical techniques, equipment, and procedures within our comfortable, "bed-and-breakfast" style testing centers. (Click on this link -  Virtual Tour - if you'd like to preview our centers).
  • Employ many sleep specialists, including registered sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and board-certified physicians (who are also certified by the prestigious AASM, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine) and all of whom have passed our stringent educational and patient-care requirements.
  • Provide our patients with the following world class testing services:
    • Diagnostic Overnight Sleep Studies (PSGs) - These are general monitoring and evaluation studies that confirm or rule out sleep apnea.
    • CPAP Titration Studies - If, after PSG testing, moderate or severe sleep apnea is diagnosed, patients return for second overnight CPAP Titration studies, where their CPAP pressure levels are adjusted to ensure that their therapy is as effective as possible.
    • Split-Night Sleep Studies (Baseline PSGs plus CPAP Titrations) - Split-night studies are conducted when moderate or severe sleep apnea has been observed (according to AASM guidelines) during the first half of overnight PSG tests. In these situations, our sleep technologists perform CPAP titrations during the second half of the night (see explanation above).
    • MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Tests) - These tests - used to diagnose narcolepsy - measure our patients' levels of daytime sleepiness. MSLTs are conducted during the day following overnight sleep studies.
    • MWTs (Maintenance Wakefulness Tests)- These tests are generally conducted to ensure that therapy is effective for patients - particularly commercial drivers and shiftworkers - who have been diagnosed with sleeping disorders.
  • Offer diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of sleeping disorders, such as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), sleep apnea, insomnia, parasomnias, and narcolepsy.
  • Accept most major credit cards and provide hassle-free insurance claims processing (we’ll even make sure you receive the maximum benefits allowed by your insurance carrier).

There's no reason to allow your restless nights to continue, because a good night's sleep isn't a luxury – it is an active state that is vital for renewing your mental, emotional, and physical health.

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So, please call us today toll-free at 866-499-1588 to obtain more information or schedule a confidential consultation with one of our board-certified sleep physicians. It will be one of the best decisions you’ve made. You have our promise.

Additionally, it's also a great idea to complete our Epworth Sleepiness Scale if you'd like gain more insights into your level of sleepiness.

 

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Our Dedicated Team of Professionals:

  • Board-Certified Sleep Physicians
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapists
  • Registered Sleep Technologists
  • Patient-Care Consultants

Feeling Great Sleep Centers offer...

  • Leading-Edge Testing and Patient-Centered Care
  • All-In-One Sleep Solutions - Physician Consultations & Evaluations * Sleep Testing * Treatment * CPAP / BiPAP, Oxygen Supplies & Equipment

Feeling Great Sleep Centers, Clinics, Equipment Support Locations and Corporate Headquarters

Our Feeling Great Sleep Centers are conveniently located throughout North Carolina and each deals with one or more specific sleep-related services. You'll find our sleep centers at the specified locations listed below. Also, free parking is available close to our Durham, Burlington, and Jacksonville locations.

  • Corporate Headquarters, CPAP Clinic & Store, Physician Clinic: 4111 Capitol Street, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Oxygen Equipment & Supplies: 115 Olympic Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center: 4007 Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina 27704 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center: 6011 Fayetteville Road, Suite 102, Durham, North Carolina 27713 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center, CPAP Clinic & Store: 1161 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, North Carolina 27216 (Location Map)
  • Sleep Center, CPAP Clinic, Physician Clinic: 3642 Henderson Drive Ext., Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546 (Location Map)

We look forward to being of service to you!

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Toll Free: 866-499-1588.
E-Mail: support@FeelingGreatSleepCenter.com

Fax Durham: 919-477-1688.
Fax Toll Free: 866-499-1288.

Sleep Medical Center Locations: Durham, Burlington, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Feeling Great Respiratory Equipment: Oxygen, CPAP / BiPAP, Nebulizers.

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