For me, this started about a month ago. I would lay down for a short rest or nap in the afternoon and end up in deep, nearly unwakable sleep for 4-5 hours. All that has moderated now though and if I do snooze off in the afternoons it's only for an hour or so -- and it's never as often as it was a month ago.
2007-02-13 12:34:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
When this occured where you feeling low self esteem, feeling sad all the time crying a lot......
People have different feelings when depressed like not wanting to get out of bed, dont want to do the normal daily routine i.e. work ,wash,eat, they sometimes start drinkg heavily which is worse as alcohol is a depressant.. They dont want to go out or socialise, take to sleeping at unusual times or dont get up at all..
As you say your sleeping pattern has sorted its self maybe you where just out of synch where you going to bed later than usual, doing extra work, stressed out by anything? These could all have been factors as to why you where sleeping so long, sometimes the body just needs to recharge and this is what happens, you say you usually take a nap maybe your body just needed extra sleep where you more tired at this time than you are usually?
If you begin to feel any of the other things I said earlier then visit the doc and talk to him, he will know whats best....
Hope this helps you take care
2007-02-13 12:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Usually the sleep problems associated with Depression are more like an inability to sleep through the night, being tired all day, wanting to do nothing but sleep yet finding it unrestful.
Also, do you feel down? Are you tired all the time or just sleep really soundly when you nap? Do you have a bad outlook on life? Are you mostly irritable and joyless? Those are some signs of Depression.
2007-02-13 12:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that is your only symptom, no it is not depression. It sounds as if you are not getting enough restful sleep per night. You should try to get 8-9 hours per night. Make sure your room is dark, cool and condusive to long-term sleep.
Short naps are actually good for you, no more than 20-30 minutes for a power nap around noon time. But, when you sleep for hours, that, I think, shows you are lacking sleep.
Also, do you snore? You could have Sleep Apenea which can rob you of a good nights sleep. You will need to see a sleep specialist.
2007-02-13 13:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Changes in sleep patterns is a symptom of depression. But, it can indicate plenty of other illnesses, or not be anything, too. Usually, depression is also associated with changes in appetite, feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest in friends, sex, etc.
If you suspect you are suffering from depression, get to a doctor right away. While it is very treatable, most people needlessly suffer.
2007-02-13 12:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sleeping is used by the body to naturally change your aura and and so your depression. There are six ways to modify your aura so that you feel differently. Sleep has a way of rotating your aura to align with the earth poles. Most realize that food, exercise, movies, sex and mechanical means can be used to adjust the aura of life.
2007-02-13 14:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you're manic, yet to be particular pass examine with someone. Do what you medical doctors says and be round human beings. What you want is your relatives and acquaintances in this although time. Manic melancholy or Bipolar many times deals with extremes. speedy transformations from being particularly chuffed one minute to crashing ( particularly unhappy the subsequent) its almost like coming off a severe yet you have not any administration of it. lack of pastime in popular activities and the shortcoming of ability to concentration on popular activities, alongside with the loss off apatite and enhance in napping conduct. those are all signs and indicators of melancholy. once you've questions about any of this please contact a well being care provider at the moment.
2016-11-03 09:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by alyson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with MadforMAC about sleep apnea, especially if you snore, and feel groggy during the day. Also, if you are overweight, you are at a greater risk.
While it could be depression, it can also be obstructive sleep apnea that can make you feel depressed because of interrupted sleep patterns.
2007-02-13 14:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know i got so use to working third shift hhours or swingshifts....
i cann't for the life of me sleep at night.
are third shift sleep patterns odd,
ya to the one that have worked the first shifts,
i guess then i'm odd too.
2007-02-13 12:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by michelle c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋