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Sleep Apnea & Mental Health in Texas
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Sleep Well for a Healthy Mind & Body
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]If you’ve been losing sleep due to tossing and turning all night, your body and mind aren’t well rested for the day. You may feel groggy and can’t complete everyday tasks like you usually would. If you feel fatigued throughout the day, you may suffer from sleep apnea.
This sleep disorder causes you to stop breathing multiple times throughout the night, leaving your body deprived of oxygen. Not only is the resulting lack of oxygen and quality sleep bad for your body, but it’s also bad for your mind as well. Discover how sleep apnea affects your mental health and the treatment options our providers offer to patients in the throughout Texas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1649″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” color_scheme=”alternate” el_class=”reverse”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Sleep Apnea & Your Brain
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1426″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]On average, depending on your age, you need seven to nine hours of sleep every night to be able to function well throughout the day. Because sleep apnea causes obstruction in your airway, causing your body to wake up multiple times so you can breathe, it results in inconsistent, inadequate sleep patterns.
When you sleep, your brain sends messages to your body, creating different stages of sleep, which make up your REM cycle. For each stage, your brain releases occurring chemicals, contributing to different functions. Sleep apnea disrupts this cycle and hinders the process of releasing chemicals, causing a chemical imbalance in your brain. This imbalance can lead to a variety of mental health issues.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”reverse-children arrows”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Mental Health Disorders Linked to Sleep Apnea
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]When sleep apnea is left untreated, the chances of mental health issues developing and/or worsening are higher. While mental health is affected by many different factors, sleep apnea has been found to be linked to the following mental health disorders:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- PTSD
- Suicidal thoughts
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Treatments to Restore Your Mental & Physical Health
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1411″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The first step to treating sleep apnea is to undergo a sleep study conducted by a professional physician. After receiving your diagnosis, one of our providers can provide you with a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs and condition. We offer oral appliances as an alternative to CPAP therapy so you can sleep soundly.
If your mental health issues continue to persist even with your sleep apnea treatment, it’s important to visit your physician. Your physician can recommend a therapist to diagnose your problems and get you the treatment you need.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”reverse-children arrows”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Frequently Asked Questions
[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Can sleep apnea worsen my existing mental health condition?” tab_id=”1655827191117-5b5d29e6-796e”][vc_column_text]Yes, untreated sleep apnea can worsen your mental health condition and lead to other negative conditions. Getting quality sleep is important to your mental wellness and cognitive performance. It’s important to seek professional help for sleep apnea, so call our Dallas office at (833) 275-3372 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers if you’re experiencing possible symptoms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will treating my sleep apnea resolve my mental health issues?” tab_id=”1655827206282-8b67e252-bde0″][vc_column_text]When you seek treatment for your sleep apnea, it can only resolve issues caused by disordered sleep breathing and diminished sleep quality. If you have an existing mental health condition, sleep apnea treatment may not resolve it. However, seeking treatment can help alleviate your sleep apnea symptoms and make it easier to isolate and treat your mental health condition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” color_scheme=”alternate” el_class=”reverse”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Enjoy Quality Sleep & Better Mental Health
If you’re suffering from a lack of sleep to the point it’s affecting your mental health, it’s important to seek professional help. Call our Dallas office at (833) 275-3372 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers to have your problems diagnosed. You can also fill out our convenient contact form below and one of our staff members will get back to you promptly. We proudly serves patients in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the surrounding area.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
