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(KSL News) -- Doctors have new insight into a deceptive disorder that mimics depression or anxiety. The root of the problem can only be seen while you're sleeping.
When Ashley Keenan started feeling tired, anxious and unhappy, her mother took her to a therapist. He prescribed an antidepressant and a stimulant. But she still felt tired, and it made it hard for her to focus at school.
Then doctors discovered Ashley snored.
Judith Owens, M.D., Pediatric sleep expert: "The quality of her sleep was compromised because she wasn't breathing a good part of the time."
Ashley started using a C-Pap machine, which blows air through your nose as you sleep ... and was able to get off her other medication.
Doctors say if your child is having trouble sleeping, it's important to find out why. That way if there is a problem they can get help as soon as possible.
