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Decreased sleep
Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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A 37-year old asked:
I started having decreased sleep and feeling euphoric, is this a problem?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can hypomania/grumpiness occur with decreased sleep?
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A 30-year old asked:
How long does decreased sleep associated with teething last?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can hypomania or mania occur without decreased sleep?
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A 30-year old asked:
I've been overspending, full of energy, having ideas above my station, and decreased sleep. Can a manic episode last for a few months?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I have got insomnia for the past 4 months i decreased sleep i only get about 4 hours and i get to REM sleep directly. I also got stiff neck.Muslespams?
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A 21-year old female asked:
My child has:decreased REM sleep & frequent wakings, migrational abnormality in brain that causes seizures, & behavioral probs.Is all of this connected?
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A 21-year old female asked:
4 yr old had sleep study that showed decreased REM sleep &frequent wakings &arousals (7.5 per/hr).She also snores, sleep talks &walks, wets bed.Causes?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is the height increases or decreased by excess sleeping?
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A 33-year old male asked:
Severe anxiety and ocd. If ssris helped with your depression but not anxiety 3 years back but now after 2 days cause increased energy, terrible insomnia and a decreased need for sleep following extreme anxiety /panic does this always mean bipolar?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Can psych medications shrink the size of your heart? Or is it from the changed habits like sleeping too much, and decreased activity
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A 52-year old female asked:
What would cause elevated co2 in sleep with only mild osa (12x/hr). Fainting during the day, elevated hr and decreased O2 SATs with activity and edema.
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A 25-year old female asked:
Over the last year my health has decreased. I am 25 noticed my FSH going up and estradiol going down. My sleep and libido are gone. What's going on?
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A 34-year old male asked:
As i gradually weaned off Effexor (venlafaxine) XR and took Prozac to decreased Effexor (venlafaxine) xr, my sleep hasnt been the same and i get aggravated, what is this?
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A 38-year old asked:
I sleep trained my baby and my milk production decreased. I've started extra pumping and nursing but it hasn't come back in a month. What to do?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Recently Ive had increased thirst but decreased urination, Ive also been really tired after having a good nights sleep.
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A 32-year old female asked:
My 3 month & 1 wk old son has a decreased appetite, runny stuffy nose, & sleeping a lot more than usual. What can it b? Should he go to emergency room
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A 29-year old female asked about a 74-year old male:
What r possible causes for decreased short-t memry+daytime sleepiness+off&on pm insomnia and/or disrupted sleep(wake arousals) in a 73 yr old man ?
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A 17-year old female asked:
My 13 month old son has a fever of 101.5 and has been irritable at times, decreased appetite, lethargy, less alert, and is sleeping more than usual?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Acute bronchitis about 3 weeks ago. Decreased lung sounds 1.5 weeks ago & given inhaler. Last night I had a random cough attack that wouldn't stop w/o the inhaler and tight chest this morning. Lung sensitivity or something else? H2O & sleep helps.
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am experiencing trouble sleeping (quality: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep) and insomnia. The following also describe me: Difficulty staying awake during day, Decreased energy level, Sleepiness, Difficulty concentrating, and Diffi
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A 32-year old female asked:
My baby is 3 month old 6.1 kg weight.but about a week my milk production seems decreased and baby gets irritated and cries at breast.sleeping long at night.passing poop once in 4 days.what to do.can I increase milk again?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I am experiencing appetite changes (quality: increased appetite) , trouble sleeping (quality: difficult to wake) (worsened by: psychological stress) , decreased energy level, sudden attacks of crying, fatigue and feeling depressed (quality: feelings of w
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am experiencing feeling depressed (associated with: feelings of worthlessness, feeling smothered) (not associated with: feelings of despair), sleep deprivation, sadness, lack of pleasure, hopelessness, decreased energy level, difficulty concentrating, e
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A 18-year old female asked:
I am experiencing fatigue, appetite changes (quality: increased appetite) , trouble sleeping (quality: unrefreshing sleep) (worsened by: varying sleep schedule, alcohol use) , night sweats, decreased energy level, difficulty staying awake during day, wei
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A 18-year old female asked:
I am experiencing slow thinking, loss of interest, poor concentration, sleep pattern changes, decreased energy level, weight changes, socially withdrawn, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, hopelessness, difficulty solving problems, and feeling
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A 25-year old male asked:
I am experiencing sadness, feeling depressed, sleep pattern changes, early morning waking, lack of pleasure, decreased energy level, increased talkativeness, seasonal mood changes, apathy, impulsive or reckless behavior, increased energy level, hopelessne
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 33-year old male asked:
I am experiencing fatigue, difficulty concentrating, pale skin, frequent urination (worsened by: night time), sleep pattern changes, socially withdrawn, decreased energy level, sadness, weight changes, poor concentration, lack of motivation, lack of pleas
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
I am experiencing clinical depression, suicidal thoughts, low self esteem, sleep pattern changes, poor judgement, poor concentration, mood swings, inappropriate sexual behavior, loss of temper, restlessness, decreased energy level, apathy, sadness, and di
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A 28-year old female asked:
Will nuvigil help with drowsiness caused by fluoxetine?Fluoxetine seems to be working. My suicidal thoughts have decreased but i'm fall asleep @work
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