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Sleeping 24-44 hours
I slept 44 hours straight. I was suffering no major sleep deprivation, no extra stressors, no increased depression, no expressed illness. While I've had numerous non-consecutive instances of 18-20 hours sleep, it has never been over 21.
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Dr. Shabeeba Z Kailash
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
I understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from hypersomnia, the cause for which need to be evaluated in detail. If you are obese as well and snore while asleep, it could even be narcolepsy. If so some counselling sessions along with medical help might be useful for you. I would also be more than happy to help you with that if you are looking for online assistance. You can directly consult with me through Practo as needed. Online chat consultation is also available.
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Ms. Caroline Asirvatham
Health Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi thank you for writing. We need to discuss more symptoms before going forward. Depression has its own way to set in. Often at times it does not have triggers. You need to try and notice other depression symptoms as well. Sleeping for hours straight resembles lethargy and inertia which is the major symptom of depression
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Having counselling sessions can help evaluate sessions better and in case of depression.l can help you with coping strategies.
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Have a sleep journal. Make a note of sleeping hours for a minimum of 30 days. Make small goals for sleeping hours. Set up goals to wake up. See how you progress. Have a regular sleep hours and maintain that.
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