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Can depression or anxiety be caused by a sleep disorder (specifically Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder) or is the sleep disorder caused by the depression and anxiety? Or can it be either?

It can be either. We don’t always know what comes first-the chicken or the egg, so to speak-what we know is that there is a relationship. Serotonin is produced during sleep, so a disruption in sleep would affect serotonin levels and this could result in depression, particularly if the disruption was long term. Sleep disturbances are a hallmark of depression and could lead to a sleep disorder resulting from chronic insomnia. That’s why good sleep hygiene practices are so important in managing depression and why shift-work can exacerbate mental health issues in many people, especially those who are predisposed.

David describes how his wife discovered that his snoring was dangerous sleep apnea.

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Albert Cano used to get painful sore throats all the time because of his large tonsils. After one extremely painful episode, Albert decided to see a doctor to discuss having his tonsils removed. Eventually, his tonsils were removed, but in the process, Albert also found out he had sleep apnea. Whats more, he had never heard of sleep apnea! Since his diagnosis, not only has Albert learned what sleep apnea is, but also what causes it, why it needs to be treated, how to treat it and that millions of Americans do not even know they have it or how deadly it can be.

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I havent been sleeping well for about seven months now and i had an episode of sleep paralysis last night. Its starting to aftect my mental and physical health. Do i have a sleep disorder?

you may have a sleep disorder idk for sure ~how about stopping all caffeine including energy drinks & pops for a week or so & should really help your sleep also you may wish to take a long hot shower or long soak in the tub ~then take a couple of tylenol & go to bed ~I like hearing the noise of a fan so I have it running right next to my bed & it works well for me~also pray & ask God to help you out w/your sleep problem & trust me it does work~pleasant dreams?

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Inside OSA – Information for Sleep Apnea Patients – OSA Information (Part 2 of 2)

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Inside OSA – Information for Sleep Apnea Patients – OSA Information (Part 1 of 2)

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