PTSD & Sleep Apnea
Veterans are disproportionately affected by sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which frequently exacerbate one another’s symptoms and have serious negative health effects. Hyper-vigilance, sleeplessness, and nightmares are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans, which interfere with their sleep cycles. The presence of sleep apnea, namely obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), worsens […]