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7. Mood Changes, Irritability, and Depression

A man sitting on the floor with his head in his hands, knees drawn up to his chest. His posture and body language convey a deep sense of distress, sadness, or despair. This visual can be directly linked to the emotional toll that chronic sleep deprivation from sleep apnea can have on an individual.
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The chronic sleep deprivation from sleep apnea can wreak havoc on your emotional well-being. “We found strong links between untreated sleep apnea and conditions like depression and anxiety,” reports Dr. Antonio Vela-Bueno. If loved ones have commented on personality changes or mood swings, your nighttime breathing could be influencing your daytime mood. Mood changes, including depression and anxiety, are recognized as common daytime symptoms that dramatically improve with treatment.