Does Depression Make You Sleepy?

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There is also a neurological condition called RLS (restless legs syndrome), which is also pretty common associated with depression.

RLS can lead to sleep problems and problems in the legs. About almost a half of patients with RLS report that they also experience some symptoms that may signal depression – according to the RLS Foundation.

As the name suggests, teen depression is depression that occurs in the adolescents or teenagers.

In fact, many depressed teens experience excessive sleepiness (hypersomnia) or insomnia (lack of sleep problem, about almost 70 percent of depressed teens may don’t have adequate sleep at night) — or alternating insomnia and hypersomnia, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Moreover, depressed teens who suffer from both sleep disorders are also likely to get a long-lasting, severe depression. They’re also at high risk of anhedonia (lack of ability to feel pleasure) and weight changes (see also the link between depression and weight loss).