Man writing in a sleep diary while sitting on the edge of a bed.

Anxiety and Sleep Apnea: Getting Help for Both

Anxiety and sleep apnea can coexist, and both deserve attention. Feeling anxious does not prove that you have a sleep-related breathing disorder. Equally, an anxiety diagnosis should not prevent investigation of witnessed breathing pauses or repeated gasping during sleep. A useful care plan considers the full picture rather than assigning every symptom to one cause.…