10 Symptoms of Dysthymia
3. Sleeping Too Much or Too Little
People with dysthymia often struggle to fall asleep at night. Sufferers report racing thoughts and an inability to feel sleepy. They may toss and turn, trying in vain to find a comfortable position. Others wake up frequently during the night or too early in the morning. Effects of insomnia exacerbate feelings of depression they are already experiencing.
The opposite of insomnia is hypersomnia and is another common symptom. Hypersomniacs feel sleepy, even after a full night’s rest. They may take frequent naps or sleep away most of their free time. Employers may notice that an employee is habitually late to work because he or she has trouble getting out of bed in the morning. Nodding off during the day is another common symptom.
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