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Is over-sleeping a sign of depression?

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Atypical depression: Yes oversleeping can be a symptom. What has been called atypical depression with oversleeping, extreme fatigue, over eating, extreme rejection sensitivity and a mood that is over reactive to situations (positive and negative). Treatments can be different for this type of depression. I discuss in my book, psychiatry in technocolors on amazon.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep: Could be sign of depression, sleep disorder, neurological or other medical factors.

Answered 10/6/2012

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypersomnia: Could be primary or cause unknown could be secondary due to sleep apnea narcolepsy plms rls depression etc.

Answered 12/10/2013

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