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Apnea AND Depression, please advise.


Posted by A Young Boy on July 25, 2000 at 11:26:12:

I am someone only 23 =~. And today my doctor told me he think I have OSA. I have a depression (actually more accurately Bipolar) history of 3 years. I take depakote and
trifluoperazine daily.

My friends have observed my wierd breathing pattern at sleep 3 years ago. Loud snore, then sudden stop, then Loud snore again. I think I have OSA from that time on, but I didn't notice at that time. I am 5'8", 180 lbs.

My energy level is much lower than 4 or 5 years ago. And often I need to take a nap in the afternoon no matter at work or having a vacation. I know my mood stabalizers would render me a bit tired, but not to this extend i think. Every day i could only study for 3-5 hours now. 5 years ago, I could make it 10 or 12. (yeah, a nerd) I am in a very competitive school and i found myself in a hopeless situation being unable to study effectively. Perhaps it is a rather mild case, but it really bothers me.

How should I deal with this possible OSA now ? Do a sleep study ? I don't mind sleeping with a machine if it is not too uncomfortable and if it would help.

Would weight loss work in my case ? 5 years ago I was 140lbs and i didn't have any problem at all.

Any help is deeply appreciated.


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