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How can anxiety along with sleep apnea be treated?
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I recently was diagnosed with heart problems probably from Methamphetamine abuse for 20 yrs.. I quit smoking and have been weaning off of Meth. I use maybe two days a week now and only have a few hits off a pipe when I use. I m fully aware I need to completely stop and I am really trying. But lately I ve been having what seem to be panicked attacks or anxiety around bedtime a lot. I can feel them coming on even. I also have sleep apnea, but I m more concerned about this anxiety thing. I have trouble getting to sleep and about every ten minutes this happens. I literally have to get out of bed and move around to calm down, but as soon as I try to get back in bed it happens again and continues on every ten minutes or so all night. Why is this happening?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anxiety and sleep apnea could be inter related. I suggest proper evaluation and diagnosis. A combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy should help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.