Studies have shown that when we move to daylight saving time automobile accidents increase 7-8% due to our decrease in alertness. Why? When we move our clocks forward in the Spring we end up having to get up a hour earlier and in most cases until we adjust to the time change we will loose a hour of sleep a day. The problem is it is difficult to go to sleep earlier than your normal bedtime. So the question is how can we make this adjustment as quickly as possible to get back to normal. First avoid bright light and caffeine late in the evening which will help you get to sleep earlier. However the most important thing to do is get bright light when you first get up in the morning. If possible go outside and spend some time in the sunlight. This will help adjust your circadian clock to the new time quickly.

This is Sandman, signing off for now. Sweet dreams

Have you had problems coping with CPAP? Are you interested in joining or starting a support group? You are not the only one. Many support groups are available but the one which works best with sleep apnea and using CPAP is the A.W.A.K.E. network. You may find an A.W.A.K.E group in your town. To find out if you do or to begin one if you don't contact the ASAA and they will by happy to help.

May issue: "Pharmacists Worst Nightmare" Help was received. A lawyer, who takes on these kinds of cases, mailed in a response to take the case at no charge. I will post the outcome in upcoming issues. Have you experienced trouble at work, are you at risk of loosing your job or license. If so let the sandman know. Beginning with the May issue stories received will be posted on the SnoozePaper. If you have any helpful information for the story tellers you can email sandman and I will forward the information to the proper recipient.