From Brain Fog to Bright Mornings: My Visit to a Sleep Specialist
For months, I couldn’t think clearly. I’d wake up tired. I’d forget things. My head felt heavy all day. I thought I just needed more rest, but even after eight hours in bed, nothing changed. I started skipping morning meetings. Coffee stopped helping. My work slipped. People thought I was lazy, but I knew something was off. That’s when someone said, “Maybe it’s your sleep.” I didn’t take it seriously at first. I wasn’t snoring. I didn’t wake up gasping. But I was always tired, no matter how long I slept. The Decision to See a Sleep Specialist After weeks of frustration, I searched online for a sleep specialist in India. I found the Sleep Medicine Institute, and the website talked about sleep apnea, insomnia, and even something called CBT-I therapy. I booked an appointment. The process was simple. The consultation was online. I didn’t have to leave home. A doctor asked me about my sleep habits, work hours, and health history. It didn’t feel rushed. They suggested a home sleep study. The...