The Surprising Connection Between Complex Trauma and Sleep Apnea

Your sleep challenges might be telling a deeper story. Here’s how complex trauma can influence sleep apnea and what you can do about it. Did you know we offer resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery? Explore it all on our website at https://www.timfletcher.ca/ Gain tools to heal and recover from Complex Trauma long-term. Explore the LIFT program: https://bit.ly/LIFTProgram 🎧Watch or listen to the Time with Tim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher -- Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. 00:00 Introduction 00:04 The Question About Sleep Apnea 01:00 What Current Research Shows 02:10 How Trauma Keeps the Body on Alert 03:30 The Stress System Stuck on “On” 04:20 Inflammation and Sleep Disruption 05:40 Behavioral Factors and Coping 07:00 Nightmares, Fragmented Sleep, and Arousal 08:25 How the Body Remembers Trauma 09:38 What You Can Do 10:00 Medical Support and Trauma Healing 10:27 Final Thoughts #sleepapnea #sleepissues #complextrauma #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #cptsd #childhoodtrauma