5. Daytime Drowsiness: More Than Just Poor Sleep
Picture this: You’ve had a full night’s sleep, but somehow, you’re still yawning through the morning meeting. If you’re a woman who snores, there’s a deeper story to this. Daytime sleepiness, despite sufficient sleep, can signal a snoring-induced sleep disorder.
Let’s take a moment to discuss Sleep Apnea, where snoring is often a significant symptom. For women, daytime sleepiness can manifest more than just tiredness; it can interfere with cognitive functions and even lead to mood swings.
You see, when you snore, your body works overtime to maintain adequate oxygen levels. This leads to fragmented, poor-quality sleep, which doesn’t rejuvenate you as it should. In layman’s terms, you’re not getting the deep sleep you need to function correctly during the day.
Interestingly, daytime drowsiness affects women differently than men. While men report feeling tired, women often describe it as a feeling of overwhelming exhaustion, which can be easily mistaken for other conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or depression. (5)
