How Does Sleep Apnea Impact Our Mental Health?

According to experts, there is a direct connection between sleep apnea and mental health. Research says that up to 22 million Americans suffer from this condition. But there is hope. Research has shown that after getting sleep apnea treatment, most patients can get rid of depressive symptoms. Sleep apnea also contributes to other problems such as hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obesity. The most common signs of sleep apnea are loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, experiencing headache in the morning, awakening with a dry mouth, nighttime sweating, experiencing difficulties concentrating during the day and high blood pressure. If you wake up often choking or gasping and fall asleep while working due to daytime sleepiness, contact a doctor to get sleep apnea treatment.

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