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The assumption comes from a really dumb place but is essentially right. Wakefulness is critical for executive functions(both directly and through the fact that
by Llamamoe 4y ago
The assumption comes from a really dumb place but is essentially right.
Wakefulness is critical for executive functions(both directly and through the fact that they're really expensive energetically and need a well-rested neural substrate), and fatigue is the primary driver of deficits in motivation.
I strongly suspect that many ADHD cases are actually non-apneic sleep disordered breathing going undiagnosed due to outdated criteria, and I've seen cases of SDB being misdiagnosed as T2 narcolepsy too.
- RamblingCTO 4y ago> fatigue is the primary driver of deficits in motivation. Well, that I experience first hand haha. I was actually diagnosed with ADHD as a child and had trouble sleeping (allergies and social anxiety) and still have to this day. So one more supporting data point! Any books/resources you would recommend for a deep dive (regarding sleep and neuro-functions, I'm not that interested in ADHD)?
- Llamamoe 4y agoI'll one up that request, I actually have a write-up where I detail why I believe a substantial proportion of ADHD cases is probably the ongoing effect of undiagnosed non-apneic sleep disordered breathing rather than solely/primarily a neurodevelopmental outcome. It links publications on sleep as well: https://gist.github.com/Asmageddon/4a952260c0fc9875f477d68136d5e164 https://gist.github.com/Asmageddon/4a952260c0fc9875f477d6813...