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Can sleeping too much- i have depression- cause brain cells to die or to shut down or cause delay in thinking?
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Depression/Cognition: Sounds like the culprit here is your depression. It can impact your cognition/ability to think ( difficulty w/ memory, concentration, and a slower processing speed or as you mentioned "delay in thinking").
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Depression is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. It can present as feeling helpless and hopless, tired all the time or more commonly in older adults, anxiety and memory loss. Depression and prolonged sleeping wont cause brain damage. Treatment, however, will help you fell more energized and think more clearly.
Answered 4/7/2015
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