Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Wulfman... » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:36 pm

Roman Hokie wrote:
Wulfman... wrote:http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-cond ... n-20032977

"Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest."
It's so much more than a "feeling" of sadness. The sadness may be a part. But it's about the loss of interest, appetite, etc for things previously enjoyed (including sex, hobbies, relationships, getting out of bed). It's "Eeyore" (who many think is "clinically depressed", but his state is more Persistent Depressive Disorder (previously Dysthymic Disorder)) to the extreme. Much more than sadness or a feeling of being "stuck" in a situation. For a basic assessment, Google "Beck's Depression Inventory" and find the test call the BDI-II.

For the record, while I like Mayo, that's a blog post. Not the clinical definition.
And, like I said before, this thread has gotten waaaaaay off of it's original question (twice with its resurrection).

Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

It seems like we got in the weeds talking about the subject and definitions of "depression" and not whether someone WITH depression (or depressive thoughts) can overcome their feelings about this therapy.

I'm done with this thread. It's turned into a mess.......twice.


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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by urn357 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:43 pm

Lol somebody has to always be over-technical. Always leads to over OFF TOPIC.

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Roman Hokie » Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:44 pm

SleepyEyes21 wrote:
I happened to take to cpap 'like a fish to water,' but didn't (and don't) want others to think I can't appreciate the struggles they go through. You make really great points also- a lot depends on your ' luck with the DME's, masks, machines, etc...' and the amount of understanding you have going into this from the start! Education is KEY! And you are also right- plenty of us don't have troubles beyond our initial stages of getting adapted! Thanks for the reminder
Being a former Industrial Engineer, I am still fascinated the way things integrate together, part of my ability to see the sleep therapy as a system. Sure, you have mask, nasal pillows (if applicable), hose, headgear, humidifier, chamber, filter, cpap machine, power supply, but you also have nose/mouth (and into the respiration and pulmonary systems from a biological perspective).

And then the DME's sleep specialists, respiratory therapists (who may partner with DME), insurance...

All of these components need to work together synergistically to produce the best results. Realistically, you can have good therapy without the best sleep specialist, DME, and even insurance providers. Even the hardware doesn't make or break the system's results. One can have a POS machine, but with the right nasal/mouth interface in the mask, as long as the machine puts out the pressure, that's really all that matters. The interface is where leaks happen most. Especially for us bearded and mustachioed folk. You can have the best set of golf clubs in the world, but if the player's grips on the club slip, he ain't winning the Master's tournament!

I've turned about 5 people into solid CPAP proponents. No. Scratch that. 5 people / friends / colleagues wanted better lives enough to see that they needed CPAP for richer lives. Several others suffer in silence because they weren't ready to make the change. They haven't properly grieved the transition they must take for success.

I work with addicts. The hardest thing to do as a human (addicted or otherwise) is to say, "I can't do this any more and live like I have been living. Will you help me? I'll to anything I need to." Because of the people here at the time (2010?) when I started up and the help they offered from their own experiences, I have missed 1 night of sleep in the last 2046 days. That was because of a loss of power one night. Another night, I Pricelined a night in a local hotel room (still cheaper than calling off work for day).

Sure, I took to it like a duck to water. I recognize not everyone can do this right away or may be facing challenges to push through. You're in my prayers. Message me if you want to talk through it.

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:19 pm

nanwilson wrote:
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nanwilson wrote:How did I know you would be the first one to come back at me Julie.
She DID NOT come back at you, Nanwilson. That was YOUR perception. It certainly wasn't mine. You see, we all have different perceptions! Get it now?
Oh I get it now..... blowfish, Browser, MrSandman, mth712, Mike, joe blow, music man, ballbuster, Ractar28, rejoicem56..... but I'm sure I have missed a few old ones haven't I Lucy!! Perhaps you should quietly disappear again as you have so many times before .
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by nanwilson » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:29 pm

Lucyhere wrote:
nanwilson wrote:
Lucyhere wrote:
nanwilson wrote:How did I know you would be the first one to come back at me Julie.
She DID NOT come back at you, Nanwilson. That was YOUR perception. It certainly wasn't mine. You see, we all have different perceptions! Get it now?
Oh I get it now..... blowfish, Browser, MrSandman, mth712, Mike, joe blow, music man, ballbuster, Ractar28, rejoicem56..... but I'm sure I have missed a few old ones haven't I Lucy!! Perhaps you should quietly disappear again as you have so many times before .
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I've had enough of your BS! I guess I hit a sore spot, huh? I can assure you that I dislike you more than you dislike me! You stay out of my posts and I'll stay out of yours. I've read your posts for years now and you're one of the top bullies on this forum! I've never put anyone on my ignore list. Congrats on being the first!

Funny Lucy, I don't dislike anyone, even you. What's the matter, all those old forum names hit you in the wrong place, we know that you just love to keep coming back as someone new and pretending all is cute and cuddly, over and over, and over... truth hurts, so you have to come back with a big defence
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:34 pm

nanwilson wrote:
Lucyhere wrote:
nanwilson wrote:
Lucyhere wrote:
nanwilson wrote:How did I know you would be the first one to come back at me Julie.
She DID NOT come back at you, Nanwilson. That was YOUR perception. It certainly wasn't mine. You see, we all have different perceptions! Get it now?
Oh I get it now..... blowfish, Browser, MrSandman, mth712, Mike, joe blow, music man, ballbuster, Ractar28, rejoicem56..... but I'm sure I have missed a few old ones haven't I Lucy!! Perhaps you should quietly disappear again as you have so many times before .
Cheers
Nan
I've had enough of your BS! I guess I hit a sore spot, huh? I can assure you that I dislike you more than you dislike me! You stay out of my posts and I'll stay out of yours. I've read your posts for years now and you're one of the top bullies on this forum! I've never put anyone on my ignore list. Congrats on being the first!

Funny Lucy, I don't dislike anyone, even you. What's the matter, all those old forum names hit you in the wrong place, we know that you just love to keep coming back as someone new and pretending all is cute and cuddly, over and over, and over... truth hurts, so you have to come back with a big defence
Wow... that was fast... haven't even had a chance to ïgnore" you. You are a sad, very sad human being, nan.
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by BlackSpinner » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:42 pm

Lucyhere wrote:

Wow... that was fast... haven't even had a chance to ïgnore" you. You are a sad, very sad human being, nan.
Suck it up lucy - funny how when ever you come on the forum the trolls come out too. Amazing coincidence- not. Look in the mirror Lucy and study the troll.

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Jan 08, 2016 6:43 pm

BlackSpinner wrote:
Lucyhere wrote:

Wow... that was fast... haven't even had a chance to ïgnore" you. You are a sad, very sad human being, nan.
Suck it up lucy - funny how when ever you come on the forum the trolls come out too. Amazing coincidence- not. Look in the mirror Lucy and study the troll.
... well darn, you found me out. I am also GettingBetter. I do wonder what she will think about that though?
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Goofproof » Fri Jan 08, 2016 7:07 pm

I just wish everyone would start taking their meds again, these run away multiple personality disorders, make it very hard to know who to hate. It's not fair,when you make it this hard. Jim
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by GettingBetter » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:07 pm

Lucyhere wrote:
BlackSpinner wrote:
Lucyhere wrote:

Wow... that was fast... haven't even had a chance to ïgnore" you. You are a sad, very sad human being, nan.
Suck it up lucy - funny how when ever you come on the forum the trolls come out too. Amazing coincidence- not. Look in the mirror Lucy and study the troll.
... well darn, you found me out. I am also GettingBetter. I do wonder what she will think about that though?
Gee Lucy, I had no idea you had super powers to bang your pots and call in the trolls. I just make a lot of noise when I bang pots together.
We'd get away with it too, if it weren't for Black Spinner and her super special Black Spinner sense.

Also - if Nan doesn't have a nose, where does she put the hose? We need a Mystery Van!

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by SleepyEyes21 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:55 pm

Goofproof wrote:I just wish everyone would start taking their meds again, these run away multiple personality disorders, make it very hard to know who to hate. It's not fair,when you make it this hard. Jim
The top Psych guys re-named 'Multiple personality disorder' to Dissociative Identity Disorder in 1994; blame the Feds for limiting access to necessary treatment and meds for the past 100+ years

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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:17 pm

GettingBetter wrote:Also - if Nan doesn't have a nose, where does she put the hose?

I'm gonna have to sit on my fingers and not answer that one! I'm a nice, soft spoken woman, ya know!
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Goofproof » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:21 pm

Why did they rename it, couldn't they remember how to spell it ¿ I'm still watching reruns from the 1990's, it works for them.

I'm sure you know my feeling on the Federal Government's control, if they are involved, it's screwed up, over priced and corrept. Jim
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Lucyhere » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:24 pm

SleepyEyes21 wrote:The top Psych guys re-named 'Multiple personality disorder' to Dissociative Identity Disorder in 1994; blame the Feds for limiting access to necessary treatment and meds for the past 100+ years
I agree on limiting access for necessary treatment... but meds not so much. Way too many meds being handed out like candy and not enough decent, affordable talk therapy.
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Re: Can CPAP cause depression/anxiety?

Post by Goofproof » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:26 pm

Lucyhere wrote:
GettingBetter wrote:Also - if Nan doesn't have a nose, where does she put the hose?

I'm gonna have to sit on my fingers and not answer that one! I'm a nice, soft spoken woman, ya know!
Looks like one finger got loose, unless you have a Android Tablet, like mine, it does a remarkable job, but still makes many mistakes.... Jim
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