Is it normal to feel depressed during day if i dont get enough sleep?

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Hey Everyone.
I have mild health anxiety, which means that sometimes I start freaking out and thinking Im gonna die or that I have some serious health problem, even though it doesnt happen everyday, when it does happen, I cant control myself. Im usually ok even If I get nervous when I experience pain or discomfort but If I dont get enough sleep, these feelings just grow a lot stronger and I think something bad will happen so I have a hard time trying to 'go back to reality'. I feel sick and helpless and it makes me depressed but if I get enough sleep I generally dont think about those things!

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    Low blood sugar, not enough sleep, chemical imbalances are all physical reasons for depression. And easily cured, especially the first two.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Thank you :) do you suggest eating something sweet if im feeling like that then? I mean if i didnt have the chance of sleeping properly

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      • Koda
        9 years ago

        Eating any carbohydrate will increase energy levels in the short-term and may relieve a headache, but you can't put off sleep for anything.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          9 years ago

          Ive always had problems trying to fall asleep but I try to sleep more whenever is possible.. I know its not the best but I cant do better than that =\ thank you :)

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  • Koda
    9 years ago

    Sleep deprivation is a serious condition. Because it's so "normal" by today's fast-paced standards, most people ignore it. Some people are markedly more negatively affected by it, however. Not only your mental well-being, but your physical well-being could be compromised too. Your immune system DOES NOT like missing sleep. Screw what other people demand of you, prioritize sleep and your body will thank you for it.

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  • moonlightshield
    9 years ago

    You've just described the same problems that i have! I feel relieved knowing that i'm not the only one that feels like that, because everytime i try to explain to someone how it feels they call me crazy and stuff like that... Anyways, i'm going through a bad week, i've had 3 panic attacks only this past week, and i'm freaking out, i feel like i'm sick all the time and can't control my thoughts into thinking that i'm dying, it's horrible! Im trying to get over it again :S i hope you're doing better!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I hope you're feeling better already :) Im feeling a little bit better, thanks, but Ive had rough weeks as well... People talk as if this was nothing, no one takes me seriously. Only I know what I go through... its just me and my brain. But im also happy to know im not the only one :) When im alright, i always think 'how could I let myself believe id die' but when anxiety strikes again, it seems so possible... I hope this gets better with time. For me, for you and everyone that has to go through this

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  • Lacey101
    9 years ago

    Depression can be caused for a multitude of reasons. Not enough sleep is one of them. It's easily cured, however. So yes, it's normal.

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