Depression and Insomnia
Depression and Insomnia – Insomnia and depression occur together very often. Watch this video to learn why depression commonly involves insomnia and how to relieve it.
Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Transcript
Insomnia, an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, is common among depression sufferers, while a smaller percentage of people with depression tend to sleep excessively.
Studies also suggest that people with insomnia are at a high risk for developing a depressive disorder.
It’s estimated that more than 80 percent of people with depression have problems sleeping or suffer from ongoing insomnia. And, as with other depressive disorders, insomnia occurs more often in women than in men.
When insomnia occurs, it may interfere with deep sleep, during which the body realizes valuable restorative emotional and physical benefits. Equally vital is rapid eye movement sleep (REM) sleep, which is associated with processing emotions and relieving stress.
Last Modified: 2013-07-30
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
