August 4, 2006, Newsletter Issue #81: Excessive Sleep is Found in Bipolar Disorder Depression
Tip of the Week
Excessive sleep is a symptom of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, is characterized by moods that swing between two opposite poles - periods of mania and episodes of depression. Excessive sleep is also a symptom of major depression. So if you are experiencing excessive sleep, talk to your physician about both of these possibilities.
Here is a list of the symptoms of bipolar disorder depression:
- Sad mood
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Sleep problems (insomnia, excessive sleeping, or shallow sleep with frequent awakenings)
- Appetite changes (either an increase or decrease)
- Diminished ability to concentrate or make decisions
- Agitation or markedly sedentary behavior.
- Feelings of guilt, pessimism, helplessness, or low self-esteem
- Loss of interest or pleasure in life
- Thoughts of, or attempts at, suicide
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