Depression
Depression is responsible for several sleep issues like excessive daytime sleepiness and oversleeping. It can also cause bad sleep quality. Some symptoms of depression are linked with sleep issues. If you are depressed, you’ll experience daytime tiredness and general fatigue. Some symptoms of depression include:
- Feelings of sadness
- Feelings of hopelessness or despair
- Feelings of anxiety [5]
- Lack of ability to concentrate
- Difficulty remembering details
How to Treat Depression
You may undergo psychotherapy to help treat your depression. Some treatment methods for depression include drug therapy, psychotherapy, or a mixture of the two. You can also use antidepressant drugs. It would help if you speak to your doctor to know which drug is best for you.
The popular psychotherapies for depression are interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Studies done by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America show that these therapies are efficient in treating depression.
Several Drugs
Excessive sleepiness can also be caused by some drugs, such as antihistamines, antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiety medications, high blood pressure medications, and etc.
It would help if you talk with your healthcare providers about the side effects of any drugs. You may have to change your drug if the side effects are severe.