Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea : Case Study – Mental Change

Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by admin in Do You Have Sleep Apnea ?

Mr. Arnold was under a lot of stress. His business was in trouble from new competition. His wife was drinking heavily, and their marriage seemed to be breaking down. His business partner was concerned that he was gaining weight, seemed irritable and depressed, and was not his usual outgoing self with the office staff and customers. Mr. Arnold was distractible in business meetings, and his once photographic memory for business statistics was slipping badly.

His partner suggested that he see a psychologist and get help to deal with his stress, depression, and marital problems. He took his partner’s advice. But counseling did not help, and his family doctor referred him to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist noted his snoring and sleepiness and sent him for testing at a sleep center, where he was found to be suffering from sleep apnea. Treatment resolved his personality change, memory problems, and poor work performance.

Unexplained changes in mental sharpness or in personality should arouse a suspicion of possible sleep apnea, particularly if these changes are accompanied by apnea during sleep, fatigue, weight gain, or other symptoms.

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