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I have sleep apnea since 5 years and depression. does the depression come from the sleep apnea illness. ?
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No: Not necessarily. They can have overlapping symptoms, but one does not cause the other.
Answered 6/17/2013
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Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea means that the brain is not getting adequate oxygen. This affects the physiology and psychology of an individual. Please discuss this with your physician and get treated quickly.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Risk factor: A few retrospective studies suggested the possibility that sleep apnea syndrome could cause depression. After you are diagnosed with depression, you should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea.
Answered 5/29/2015
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