Sleep Really Works!

[dlraymer]

I have a hard time getting to sleep.  I bought the Flex specifically to track this.  But it wasn't. So yesterday, I set it to sensitive, set it in sleep mode, and while I was reading and waiting for sleep to come I flicked my wrist or moved my arm.periodically.  Well, when I logged in my sleep (in bed at 2 am, out of bed at 10:am), it showed the first 90 minutes I was awake.  So while I was in bed for 8 hours, I only slept a max of 6.5.  With the other resless patterns, I got only 5.5 hours of sleep.  This is priceless!  My husband (who falls asleep within 30 seconds of his head hitting the pillow) has been saying I should see a sleep specialist.  With this kind of tracking, I will finally be able to get the help I need.  Also, it explains why I feel like I need a nap on the weekend.  I always feel so guilty-my husband gets up at 6, and I don't get up until 10.  But he got 8.5 hours of sleep, and I only got 5.5.

This kind of information is priceless!  My medical insurance is Consumer Directed.  Without this kind of information, it is impossible to make good medical decisions.  Thanks Fitbit!

[Odyssey13]

@dlraymer  Not everyone sleeps the same. I can't get my husband to wear a Flex to track his sleep, but I'm sure he sleeps more than he realizes.

Will you be seeing a sleep specialist ?

Hope you're doing well.

[dlraymer]

Yes, I will be seeing a sleep specialist.  I tend to spend 9 hours in bed, but only get 6 hours of sleep.