Excessive sleeping

[Georgiamiaf]

I have struggled with depression and been on medication for a few years now. The one thing I really can’t improve is my sleeping. I sleep very excessively and even though I may have had a good 10-11 hours I can still nap in the afternoon. I have tried eating healthier and getting out more but nothing works. I have tried excersising but it just exhausts me even more. Some days I can sleep up to 16 hours which is not normal at all. I am not a early morning person at all and sometimes it has got so bad that I have nearly fallen asleep whilst driving. Does anyone have any suggestions because I hate being tired all the time and not being able to annoy things as much.

[Hidden]

Have you been examined for narcolepsy?

[Georgiamiaf in reply to Hidden]

I have considered this however I don’t suffer from sleep paralysis or loss of muscle tone. I don’t know if a diagnosis could be made just based on the excessive tiredness but I may be wrong

[Hidden in reply to Georgiamiaf]

I had really bad fatigue a few years ago. I couldn’t even make it out of bed. I know how frustrating it is to want to live life when you physically are unable to. I eventually went to the doctor and found out my vitamin d was very low. I have since treated that and now feel better. I hope you find peace and relief as well.

[mrmonk]

I would recommend having sleep studies done to test for sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

[gerrerd]

Could be the medication, I was on trimipramine for many years and had the same problem. I slept for 12 hours when not working ie weekends. the medication was changed and I slept 6 to 8 hrs and did not feel sleepy after. Consult your doctor about this if it,s a concern.

[Hidden]

I agree with Gerrerd! I had the same problem years back and I believe I was on too much medication. My Psychiatrist changed up my medication and I was much better. In addition to my psych meds, I was on Klonopin and I think it was just too much for me. Now I sleep very little! I know I go through different phases of sleep and I’m currently trying to adjust to the limited sleep I have! It’s all a process and learning experience going through the trials and tribulations of mental illness...never a dull moment! Wishing you peace on your journey 🙂💐🙂

[Pearl67]

Is your thyroid okay? I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s 29 years ago. I was sleeping at the dinner table with my family! They woke me when they were done.!!!

Worth a check if you haven’t already!

[Georgiamiaf in reply to Pearl67]

I have had full blood tests done to check for deficiencies, thyroid and iron levels and they are all ok

[Florida1959]

It feels like some sort of deficiency, check out your liver function, and vitamin d and b levels , have thyroid checked too, good luck, stay in touch xxx