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Why do people with depression sleep alot?
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One of symptoms: There are multiple symptoms related to depression.One of symptoms is excessive sleep.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Not always true . .: Depression can alter sleep patterns, as can stress, diet, anxiety, alcohol, work, medications & lack of exercise. Depression can result in changes in neurotransmitters such as serotonin, Dopamine & norepinephrine, which influence sleep. Some types of depression are associated with agitation, which may decrease sleep, and some depressions are characterized by fatigue, which may increase sleep.
Answered 5/12/2016
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