I AM losing it! Daughter sleeping her youth away.
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| Wed, 04-11-2012 - 3:15pm |
To make a long story short. My daighter (19) has always been a good sleeper since she was an infant. FF to teens, I always had a hard time getting her up and out for school on time. FF to now, College, WORK. She misses work constantly for oversleeping. She has re-arranged her class schedule 2 semesters because she couldnt make the 7:30, 9:30 classes she registered for.
She was diagnosed with low iron anemia about 2 years ago, which explains her fatigue. But this is now getting out of hand. She has gone to the doctor, gotten blood tests, refuses to see about a sleep study. And she HATES taking meds, so her iron pills are not being taken consistantly.
I don't know what to do, She is over 18 so doctors/anyone really wont talk to me about her anymore. I have asked if she is depressed, which results in an argument. Asked her to see a therapist or someone to talk to. I am at the end of the road. I don't know how to help her. She is now making less money than she was in High School. She will soon not have $ for her expenses and I have vowed NOT to give her any. I already pay for her basic living expenses.
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Try a different approach when it comes to getting her to go to the doctor. Maybe she's still experiencing teen rebellion and doesn't want the hassle of going to a doctor that's out of the way (or GASP, with her mom!) Many universities offer free or severely discounted doctors/psychologist visits right on campus. It's easy for her to get to, she doesn't have to worry about insurance papers, and she can do it independently.
Yes. She sometimes has a hard time falling asleep.
I have to succeed in convincing her to pursue the sleep study. Her symptoms to me sound like sleep apnea. I have to believe that It must be something more than just stubborness and laziness. But be careful what you wish for, right? :/
Thanks to all who replied. Your input as always is greatly appreciated. :)
I don't think it's just anemia--I was anemic for a while & didn't know it--the tiredness I felt was more w/ activity.
Sleep study is a good start.