What causes sleep anxiety?

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Anxiety Disorder or Sleep Disorder: Which Comes First?

Either one. Anxiety causes sleeping problems, and new research suggests sleep deprivation can cause an anxiety disorder.

Research also shows that some form of sleep disruption is present in nearly all psychiatric disorders. Studies also show that people with chronic insomnia are at high risk of developing an anxiety disorder.

Health Risks

The risks of inadequate sleep extend way beyond tiredness. Sleeplessness can lead to poor performance at work or school, increased risk of injury, and health problems.

In addition to anxiety and mood disorders, those with sleep disorders are risk for heart disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.