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10 Common Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

By , About.com Guide

Updated October 04, 2010

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Mood problems

If you are not sleeping well -- no matter the reason -- you are unlikely to be in the best of moods. However, some conditions such as seasonal affective disorder are strongly associated with mood problems. Sleep apnea may leave you with poor concentration, personality changes, and memory problems. Depression itself may have symptoms that overlap with sleep problems and treating both may be necessary.

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