[CyborgGirl001]

I constantly have had sleeping issues since I was a child, but somehow it has progressed into even worse episodes of insomnia ever since I got out of college for the summer. The one time I managed to oversleep yesterday for about 11 hours I finally remembered my dreams but they are too silly to tell. (i.e. unrealistic situations, creepy neighbors) I do not know why I tend to switch from chronic insomnia to oversleeping, but it may have to do with my diagnosis of severe clinical depression along with several anxiety disorders. Either that, or something else is bugging me that I do not even comprehend...

[healingme4me]

What does your therapist or PDoc have to say, about your sleep irregularities?

[CyborgGirl001]

Originally Posted by healingme4me

What does your therapist or PDoc have to say, about your sleep irregularities?

The last time I told them about it they said that it might be due to a lot of stress from school or that it could be connected to my anxiety and depression. I have to see them again because now it is just too frequent. I have not had sleep issues this bad for three years, so now I am really concerned.

[healingme4me]

Absolutely, you have every reason, for concern. Hope they aren't dismissing things because you have documented depression and anxiety. I find it better to look at overall health where sleep issues are. I have a neurological illness, that's a fall back explanation, for various occassional health concerns. However, even with that, it isn't always not oft the culprit. As a patient, I take steps necessary for better sleep. Sleeplessness can literally mess with my physical health.
Can you limit the oversleeping with establishing a routine of hours awake, hours to sleep?

[CyborgGirl001]

Originally Posted by healingme4me

Absolutely, you have every reason, for concern. Hope they aren't dismissing things because you have documented depression and anxiety. I find it better to look at overall health where sleep issues are. I have a neurological illness, that's a fall back explanation, for various occassional health concerns. However, even with that, it isn't always not oft the culprit. As a patient, I take steps necessary for better sleep. Sleeplessness can literally mess with my physical health.
Can you limit the oversleeping with establishing a routine of hours awake, hours to sleep?

Yes, I hope they aren't dismissing things either. It might very well have to do with my health. I think that I should definitely try to establish a routine of hours awake and hours to sleep. It is emotionally taxing to try to make routines nowadays, but I have to do it so I can improve my sleep and get back on a regular schedule. Thank you so much, you are a great help! I will try to conquer the oversleeping with this routine and hopefully I can get back to a healthy sleeping pattern.

[healingme4me]

I find that good sleep habits are of a good health benefit. Hope you feel better.