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6. Sleep Disturbances
Sleep problems and depression feed off each other: problems sleeping can create the conditions for depression, and depression can make sleep problems worse. Since everyone has a different “normal” when it comes to sleep patterns, the key is to spot major changes in your sleep routine.
Insomnia and oversleeping are both associated with depression. It’s natural to have some stretches of poor sleep — stress, excitement, and countless other factors can be to blame — but if there’s no clear trigger to your sleep disturbances, they could point to depression.
Resources
Elements Behavioural Health (Irritable Depression: When Sadness Feels Like Anger)Everyday Health (COPD and Depression)Everyday Health (10 Depression Symptoms to Watch For)Drugs.com (Top 9 Symptoms of Depression to Watch For)Related Search Topics
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