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Is need for sleep symptom of depression?
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It Can Be: People who are depressed can have problems with increased fatigue and an increased need for sleep. However, there are many other possibilities, so it would be good to have this thoroughly evaluated, including a complete physical evaluation.
Answered 5/19/2015
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Can be: Hypersomnia (^'ed sleep) or Hyposomina (V'ed sleep) can occur.
Answered 5/20/2015
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