I thought I was lazy. Turns out I had a sleep disorder | Lindsay Scola
Summary
Sleep expert Lindsay Scola shares her 19-year journey of misdiagnosis, revealing how societal pressure to push through exhaustion masks serious neurological conditions like narcolepsy. She highlights a critical gap in medical training, noting that doctors receive less than three hours of sleep education, which leads to widespread misdiagnosis of sleep disorders affecting one in five people. Scola argues that untreated sleep issues are not just about fatigue but cause long-term health erosion and limit personal potential. Her story serves as a call to action for listeners to question their t…
Topics discussed
Introduction: Lindsay Scola's struggle with exhaustion
The global scale of untreated sleep disorders
The gap in medical education on sleep
Preview: How diagnosis changes identity
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Early symptoms: Fog and bathroom naps
Work culture and the stigma of tiredness
Hallucinations and sleep paralysis
The long road to a specialist
Narcolepsy diagnosis and average delay
Symptoms of narcolepsy and prevalence
Failure of diagnosis vs. laziness
Benefits of sleep and limits of hygiene
Health risks of undiagnosed disorders
Identity and creativity after treatment
Call to action: Question your tired
Credits and production team
Sponsors: Capital One and Choiceology
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