Lately, I feel like I need 9 or more hours of sleep per night.  I used to be fine with 5-6 hours.  Could this be a sign of depression?
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Sometimes. Look at your work load and stress level.Did you change your eating habits in anyway? Sometimes we push our bodies  beyond our limits without knowing it. Are you really unhappy about yourself or your life. if then it could be depression. Take a good look at what has changed in your life. That could be the reason. Good Luck in finding your answer.
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I don't really think (despite what people say) that being a workaholic is a bad thing.  Mostly, just make sure, and this is very important- it will help you feel better- to get about 8 hours of sleep in every night, no matter what.  Also, so you don't get depression, allow some time for outdoor activities or time with friends.  For me, when I follow these things, no matter how hectic everything gets, I am good.  Also- I basically live off of chocolate and coke zero.  Just try to limit it, and if you get to the point where you shake because of cravings or too much caffeine, then skip a day without them.
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i am suffering from depression. i feel happy when i am occupied but it having the energy to get and do it in the first place. i dont always look on life as a downer just it feels some days hard to cope with. i feel i need alot more hours in my day as there is so much to do but yet i seem to get nothing done.\non a really bad i just hide away under a cover and dont speak as i just dont know why i am feeling so lonely and scared.\ni hope this has helped you to understand depression a little more and dont forget there is help and there if you need it. you should see your doctor they have heard it all before and wont laugh at you. they are there to listen and give you the right help you need.
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First of all, do not blame yourself.  Depression is a chemical imbalance that is easily treatable.\n\nMy recommendation is to visit a licensed doctor that can evaluate your mental condition and prescrible a method of treatment.  It may involve medication; It could involve meeting for regular counseling sessions.\n\nIn the meantime, this might help:\n1:  Sleep regular hours (6-8 hours a day).  Too much or too little sleep will only make the situation worse.\n2:  Incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet.  Also, try and drink more water.  This will help get your body on more of balance, which in turn could help your mental situation.\n3:  Exercisize regularly.  This releases "feel good" chemicals into your brain that can help alleviate your depression. Also, it will help get your sleep on schedule.\n\nI hope you feel better!
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Because severe depression relates to most sleeping problems. They need to know if you are depressed just to keep you safe. If you really are depressed, or very anxious then you should tell them.  If your answer is yes, which I think your trying to say and you want to know what they would really do about it...well I will tell you about when I called about it. They called the police, which is reasonable, nobody wants you to hurt yourself. That si all that they do, the police deal with it afterwards and they are very compassionate and well-trained with these things. Please be well.
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i think its true. to me, depression is causing it. i dont eat well, always sleepy, tired and no drive to do anything. im still dealing with it. one avise, get to the root of the problem, stay healthy.
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U may just be a slower moving laid back person. I do know depression and anxiety use alot of energy cause your mind is really doing extra work.I take a b12 shot each month and the B complex vitamin with a meal. this helps some and a good 20 min walk each day will energise you.but dont do alot of excercise at bedtime. that will keep u awake. you might also get your blood checked for anemia
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If you are pushing yourself too hard (working too much), this can not be good for the body. You need to get some sleep...\n\nIf you are feeling sleepy for no apparent reason, the only thing I can think of is something has happened in your life that could be making your depressed and more tired.\n\nIf neither of those are the fact, your body could probably need more exercise. it's not getting enough, or you could be eating the wrong foods....
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You may not be getting enough sleep.\n\nYou should consult your doctor, as there could be any number of conditions which cause the symptom you experience.  It would be near impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without knowing a little more about your lifestyle- how much sleep you get, what you eat, how active you are, your past medical history, any drug use, etc.\n\nAgain, your doctor is most qualified to determine what you have and the best course of treatment.
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Yeah, I've just always had trouble sleeping, and seem to function a lot better at night.  It's not like I hate the sun, or anything, but when I'm not distracted by everything else going on, I feel a lot more relaxed and focused.  In fact, I should be doing my homework at the moment...oops.  Little too relaxed. :)
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Sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time is a symptom of depression. I suggest you talk to a psychologist or therapist, your doctor can probably recommend one to you. Depression is a very serious illness and should not be left untreated.\n\nI suggest you read this for more information:\nhttp://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/\n\nIf you think you are depressed or have some other mental sickness, please don't put off treatment. It's not likely going to get better by itself.\n\nI am not a doctor and I cannot say for sure if you are sick or not, I am just making an educated guess based on what you have written. There is a big difference between natural worry that everyone experiences, and depression. Please see a medical professional (or two, a second opinion is always good).
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The symptoms differ.  Some are- apathy, tiredness, inability to concentrate, that empty feeling inside, lack of feelings or emotions...\n\nIt sounds like situational depression, and for that you need to change your situation.  Medication is probably not the answer (at this time).  It is normal to feel depressed when you just lost a job that you had for that many years-.  After that many years, I'm sure the job had begun to define you.  And you now feel lost without it.\n\nYou need to get involved in something- whether you feel like it or not.  I'm sure you've been looking for another job (though if you worked that long you're probably old enough to retire if you wanted to).  Exercise is very helpful- it builds endorphins (chemicals in the brain that fight depression).  It might help you a lot to do volunteer work until you find the right job.  It can help you feel good- helping others and being useful.  A hobby might make a difference if there's something you enjoy that you can afford.  And of course, eat right and get enough sleep- they're very important to all aspects of your health including mental health.
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Extreme tiredness, and feelings of depression. It's a long, hard road, but there is an end to it. Feel better soon xx
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There is such a thing as too much sleep - you can sleep too long and feel groggy and loggy the rest of the day.\n\nOr your body may be telling you that it's time to catch up after a couple of weeks or months of stress, constant going, or pressure.
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First thing to do is go to see your doctor and explain what's going on. Does exercise make you feel worse, I know I've read that forcing yourself to get out and do things actually makes you feel less tired. The less you do, the more tired it makes you feel. It's like a vicious circle, the depression will be making it worse. Just try for a couple of weeks to force yourself to get up and do things, and see if you improve.
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Because each person is different these are only signs that you can look for. Eating more then normal, sleeping to much crying all the time. These are all symtoms of depression. They are vague but if you have more then one of the symtoms for more then two weeks its good to see a doctor. Live can be wonderful.\n\n\nIf you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar: \n\nYou feel miserable and sad.\nYou feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .\nYou feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.\nYou seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy-you may be off sex or food or may 'comfort eat' to excess.\nYou feel very anxious sometimes. \n\nYou don't want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.\n\nYou find it difficult to think clearly.\n\nYou feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.\n\nYou feel a burden to others.\n\nYou sometimes feel that life isn't worth living. \n\nYou can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you've ever done is make mistakes and that's all that you ever will do.\nYou feel irritable or angry more than usual.\n\nYou feel you have no confidence.\n\nYou spend a lot of time thinking about what has gone wrong, what will go wrong or what is wrong about yourself as a person. You may also feel guilty sometimes about being critical of others (or even thinking critically about them).\nYou feel that life is unfair.\n\nYou have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can't sleep again. You seem to dream all night long and sometimes have disturbing dreams.\n\nYou feel that life has/is 'passing you by.'\n\nYou may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.\n\nIt's this wealth of depression symptoms, and the broad scope that confuses many people as to what depression actually is. Explanations rarely cover all the symptoms, and everybody's experience is different.
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The guidelines on how much sleep people need are just that - guidelines. They are not one-size fits all, and different people need different amounts of sleep. If you are in good health and don't feel tired, then consider yourself lucky to need so little sleep. I seem to need around 8-10 hrs, which is a total drag and dosen't fit into my schedule at all - I wish I had your "problem" :).