Sleep apnea and anxiety can be linked. Although these are independent disorders, their symptoms are related and can worsen when you experience both comorbidly. Sleep apnea may also create symptoms like high blood pressure and exhaustion that mirror anxiety, making it hard to distinguish between the two.
We recommend scheduling a sleep study if you’re experiencing the shared symptoms of anxiety and sleep apnea. Professional observation allows a specialist to examine your nighttime symptoms and distinguish between a sleep disorder and conditions like anxiety.