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I sleep 12/13 hours daily.if i don't have this much of sleep i feel tired and depressed all the day. i am on meds for depression.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cipralex: Also known as lexapro, (escitalopram) is an ssri medication for depression & anxiety. Doubt the excess sleep is related. Talk to your doctor about possible referral for a sleep study.

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Answered 12/21/2013

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Excessive Sleep: Sleeping 12/13 hours daily is a symptom of depression. This is also limiting your life. Please see your psychiatrist for monitoring of your medication, and psychotherapy.

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I sleep 12/13 hours daily.if i don't have this much of sleep i feel tired and depressed all the day. i am on meds for depression.

13 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

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