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Sleep Apnea and Depression
Just looking at another site I am on and came across this article, I think we all know it but it was interesting as I went to 5 different specialist and they all diagnosed Depression but not one suggested a sleep study even though I kept saying I couldn't breathe. It wasn't till I said I have to see a sleep specialist that I got some results.
Sleep Apnea and Depression Posted in Sleep Apnea by Cyndi Sarnoff-Ross on Apr 25, 2012 The Centers for Disease Control has reported that Sleep Apnea is related to Depression. Sleep Apnea is a condition in which sleep is disturbed by the repeated cessation of breathing during slumber. I have written previously about the importance of adequate sleep to one’s mental health. In my own practice I have seen many cases of depression and anxiety that are directly connected to lack of sleep.
Snoring, while a great annoyance to one’s partner, did not appear to affect the quality of sleep in the CDC’s research (at least not for the person doing the snoring.) The disturbance was specifically related to the gasping for air, snorting, or the complete stoppage of breathing that ultimately translated into higher rates of depression.
The study’s author, Anne G. Wheaton, Ph.D., reported that the frequency of snorting, or episodes where breathing stopped, was related to how likely a person was to have depression.
It is important for clinicians to screen for the presence of sleep apnea when sleepiness is reported as a symptom of depression. It is always critical to rule out the presence of physical conditions when diagnosing individuals with any mental health disorder.
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hi all,felt a bit better in my mind when they found out about sa,but the problem i have is with my muscles being so weak my throat just closes and that makes the sa worse than normal.i am at the hospital again in july but they check me more than most because of the fibro being so severe,i have just changed my gp because he said thats it i cant do any more for me,and it was a blessing as my new gp is a fibro expert and he has done more for me in a few months than the other gp in 6 years.including changing medication so i will keep going and let you all know how i get on in july.hope this sun keeps shining as it makes me feel alot better.all the best.muz
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Martin, well done for changing GP's, I believe we need to take things into our our hands and keep looking till we find a solution to our problems. I was told I had depression and that was it and there was nothing I could do about it. My body and brain told me differently and I didn't listen to the Specialists and my wife (although she though I was listening to her). Glad I didn't.
Kath, didn't think I would sleep last night as we had an earthquake hit us at 8.54pm, the house shook for 15-30 secs and there was a gush of wind go through the house.
We have not had an earthquake for over 100 years in Melbourne. No damage just a bit of panic and shock, Terry.
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Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
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Wow, Terry - glad to hear you're safe and there was no damage. For once we have some sun here in 'summer.'
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hi terry and we think its bad in uk,keep safe regards,muz
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