When it comes to sleep apnea, the proverbial canary in the coal mine is usually the bed partner. If you’ve been having marital problems because your spouse keeps you up all night with their constant snoring, it might be time to have them tested for sleep apnea.
However, people can be reluctant to have sleep tests done for a variety of reasons. Maybe they think their partner is overreacting. Maybe they’re scared of what they will find out. Whatever the reason is, CPAPCentral.com is here with some tips on convincing your partner to get a sleep test:
Record them – For some people, it is hard to believe something without seeing it. Taking a video or audio recording of a loved one during sleep may be the best proof they need to believe, and to be compelled to, schedule a sleep test. This recording may also be helpful when talking with a doctor about their sleep concerns.
Use a Health Tracker—There are a number of smart watches out there that can record internal data, including how many times a person woke up during the night and what their heart rate was during those incidences. While your partner may laugh at the external symptom of snoring, they may be a little more somber if they have proof that something is going on internally. After all, it’s not good to have the heart rate jump suddenly from a resting BPM.
Take out a life insurance policy— Explain to your partner that if they aren’t going to take their health seriously, you need to prepare for a life without them. While this may be a dramatic response, the truth is that sleep apnea could very well have drastic consequences if untreated. Putting it in terms of life and death might be enough to shake them up and take their health seriously.
When you do finally convince your partner to have their sleep test done, contact the experts at CPAPCentral.com. We can also help you get any equipment you may need after the test results come in.