{"id":98,"date":"2020-03-15T13:43:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T13:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2020-04-04T13:53:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-04T13:53:12","slug":"dangerous-sleep-apnea-in-columbus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/15\/dangerous-sleep-apnea-in-columbus-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Increased Stress and Anxiety Contribute to Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanStatistics show that over 22 million Americans now have some form of sleep apnea in Columbus, the most common form of which is obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> (OSA). A sleep breathing disorder, the condition can cause hundreds of sleep interruptions throughout the night. It stems from the airway becoming partially or completely blocked, which inhibits breathing and causes the brain to send a distress signal that breaks sleep. It\u2019s been discovered that several peripheral conditions can encourage OSA. Are increased stress and anxiety possible contributors? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n

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The Anatomy of Sleep<\/h2>\n

One of the main prerequisites for getting effective sleep is to be as relaxed as possible. Thus, elevated stress and anxiety levels can be counterproductive. Evidence of this can be found in a 2012 report by PubMed<\/em><\/a> that shows a correlation between depression and anxiety diagnoses and sleep disorders. In a separate piece published in The New York Times Health Guide<\/em>, it was reported that sleep apnea may \u201cintensify\u201d symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).<\/p>\n

Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Levels<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been dealing with heightened anxiety or stress, thankfully, there are some ways to mitigate the problem. Here are some helpful tips you can easily implement:<\/p>\n