6. The Connection to Mental Health: Stress, Anxiety, and Snoring
When people think of snoring, mental health rarely enters the conversation. But here’s a twist for you: Women who snore regularly might experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. Sound far-fetched? Let’s connect the dots.
It starts with the quality of sleep. Snoring impacts this significantly, resulting in poor rest, which, in turn, affects mental health. For women, the stress of juggling work, home, and personal life can aggravate snoring, creating a vicious cycle.
Now, what’s the biology behind this? The neurotransmitters responsible for mood regulation are directly affected by sleep quality. A bad night’s sleep thanks to snoring can tip the scales, leading to an increase in stress hormones like cortisol.
This topic brings us into the territory of self-esteem. It’s not uncommon for women who snore to feel self-conscious about their condition. Such emotional baggage doesn’t help but instead feeds into the existing stress and anxiety. (6)
