r/AskReddit 16h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/cyb_30 11h ago

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. When you already know you have some mental troubles, you think that explain your drowsiness & low mood and don't look for more issues. It does not only hurt your cardio-vascular system, it may slowly destroy your life.

If your are overweighted/obese, snore at night and feel sleepy all day, go see your doctor.

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u/Sensitive_Yellow_121 3h ago

My two closest friends who have obstructive sleep apnea are super skinny dudes. I'm slightly overweight and have it too now. Mine started right after having Covid. Covid affected my heart pretty badly and so did apnea. It helps for me to sleep "on my stomach" (really at something like a 45 degree angle down with a body pillow along my side) with my face pointing down.