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How You Can Develop Sleep Apnea Depression


Did you know that one of the effects of sleep apnea is sleep apnea depression? Unfortunately, sleep apnea and depression are connected, and having the sleep disorder raises the risk of going through depression.

You might ask yourself what the link is between the two. How does the sleeping disorder open the door into the development of this mental disorder? In this article we will discuss how this is possible, but before this let us talk about major depressive disorder or depression.

Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder is a psychological disorder, wherein the individual experiences low moods, sadness, low self-esteem, and disinterest in pleasurable or enjoyable activities.

The mental disorder affects countless people’s state of mind, and dramatically affects the people around them. In the United States alone, 3.4% of people who suffer from this disorder commit suicide. 60% of people who commit suicide suffer from depression.

How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Mind

The sleeping disorder affects people in different ways. One of these is how the condition affects the mind. These side effects to the mind can lead to sleep apnea depression.

Here are those side effects to the mind:

1. Memory lapses

- Lack of sleep will result in memory lapses or memory gaps
- An individual suffering from the condition will experience lack of memory from time to time

2. Loss of focus

- Sleep deprivation will result to lack in focus
- This is one of the major factors in loss of work productivity
- It is also the cause of work related and vehicular accidents, aside from falling asleep on the road

3. Mood swings

- Sleep deprivation will have effects on the individual’s mood
- The smallest thing can set them off

4. Aggressive behavior

- Since sleep deprivation affects an individual’s mood, that person can act aggressively over other people
- This results into confrontations, which can result into violence

Sleep Apnea And Depression

According to 2 decades of study, depression can come as a result to the sleeping disorder. The sleeping condition affects the mind, which results in a low mood. Low moods can result in a series of events that add up.

Constant sleep deprivation and situations that seem to spiral down will affect your state of mind. In cases like these, you may very well suffer from sleep apnea depression.

To avoid this from happening treatment for your sleeping condition is necessary.

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4 Comments

  1. I find that people often overlook the seriousness of having sleep disorders including sleep apnea. If it’s severe, it’ll result in the body not having deep sleep and damage the natural restorative process.This should be highlighted, as sometimes people are just not aware that their lack of concentration/depression etc are due to sleep apnea. They can take steps to proactively do something about it. It’s sad that some commit suicide…

    Comment by J Dawson — May 30, 2010 @ 8:56 am

  2. I have a friend who is suffering with this and the doctors can’t seem to find a way to help him. Is there anything you can suggest or a specialist in Illinois who could help him. He is struggling severely in life and is depreciating rapidly. Doesn’t any doctor care or are they just treating symptoms? Please help me help him before it is too late. Lisa Barnes 217-791-2232

    Comment by Lisa — November 5, 2010 @ 4:36 pm

  3. Hi Marc
    Yes. I have suffered with depression for 3 decades. However, my sleep apnea was only diagnosed 6 months age. I read all you newsletters and decided on the option of weight loss rather than Cpap. I have now lost 28 lbs- soon to be 30. My sleep is improving but not yet 100%. My doctor is very sure my sleep apnea will completely resolve when I am down another 10 lbs to 180. Thanks for all your idea. You have been very helpful,
    Roger

    Comment by roger smith — November 30, 2010 @ 3:39 am

  4. I’ve only just been diagnosed with sleep apnea about 6 months ago. It’s mild sleep apnea, but boy even if it’s mild it’s been hugely affecting my life for ages and it’s getting worse. I went and had a Cpap trial and it was so much better, my breathing felt easier, back and shoulder pains went away and i actually looked forward to sleeping. But I’m not sure if I can afford the Cpap machine tho, money’s tight. The only thing is I’m feeling less tolerant with small things now and irritable. It’s just getting so hard to feel able to cope.

    Comment by linda — January 28, 2011 @ 1:15 am

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