A member asked:

How can i tell the difference between sleep deprivation and depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Criteria: There can be overlap. But question is - are the criteria for major depression being met?

Answered 5/17/2015

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Evaluation: you need an evaluation. Where yoiu start is up to you. Some individuals have both problems. You can start with a sleep specialist and sleep study. With the results and recommendations if necessary, follow them and if yoiu still have problems then a psychological or psychiatric consultation would be the next step.

Answered 5/18/2015

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