Over a year ago, I came to Canyon Sleep knowing that SOMETHING was likely amiss with regard to my…read moresleep.
I had been experiencing severe fatigue for quite some time. I was just "so tired" all of the time.
I was fatigued to the point that I was exhausted throughout my days, and I slept excessively (well over 10 hours between the hours I slept during the day & my nights ... probably closer to 11.5-12 hours).
This was getting serious. I would nod off while driving my children home from school. I couldn't read to them as I would fall asleep before even the briefest of children's books concluded, I could never stay awake during a full length feature film at the cinema, and I rarely could even muster up the energy to take the children out to eat at a pizza parlor (like Chuck E. Cheese).
My two young sons wanted me to be as active as they are, and, sadly, I couldn't be there for them in the manner and scope they wanted and deserved their mother to be.
I could feel the children's disappointment, and it hurt to be unable to be there for them, to be unable to fully participate in their lives, but it wasn't a choice. I was JUST "TOO TIRED." I really, genuinely, could not do anything beyond what was absolutely necessary, and I struggled even to do that (the bare necessities).
I had come to accept that I needed the assistance of a sleep specialist to get to the bottom of this.
Ultimately, after 2 sleep studies and determining that there were multiple factors at play, Dr. T. provided me the information and necessary tools to change my life.
One such tool is a unique device one places inside the mouth for 20-minutes each day to exercise one's tongue/address sleep apnea (a wonderful alternative to CPAP).
Since utilizing this device, I have been able to sleep through the night w/out having my sleep interrupted multiple times (throughout the night), resulting in a deep and meaningful impact on my overall physical/mental health and wellness.
Additionally, I have received medication that helps me to stay awake whilst driving, during a movie at a theater, whilst reading my kids a book, or even be up for a day of play at a high energy spot like The Great Wolf Lodge.
The office experience at Canyon Sleep has always been welcoming, friendly, comfortable, and professional, from the very beginning. I could not be more pleased. I also appreciate that they do offer telehealth appointments which are extremely easy as well as convenient.
After addressing my condition, Dr. T. also met with my son and had an impressive exchange with him to address an issue regarding his difficulties falling asleep.
Dr. T was able to engage with my youngest in a fun and exciting manner that ensured he both enjoyed, as well as benefited from, his visit to the office. Dr. T. had bright, colorful, interesting props and tools that he brought out of a "doctor's bag" during my son's exam and consultation.
In summary, it is difficult to express the depth of my gratitude to/for Dr. T and staff. Canyon Sleep truly restored my ability to fully engage and interact with my boys and significantly improved my health, general sense of wellbeing, and overall happiness. To have the energy and wakefulness to fully participate in every aspect of life, and in the lives of my children, is truly priceless.
THANK YOU CANYON SLEEP.
If you are considering consulting with a neurologist for any sleep related concerns, I cannot recommend Dr. T enough. Please do not hesitate to give Canyon Sleep a call. I promise you'll be glad you took the initiative to move forward. This call will be your first step toward better sleep and better health.