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Effects of Depression on Sleep Patterns
21:48 - 26:59 (05:10)
Major depression radically disrupts the architecture of slow wave sleep preceding rapid eye movement sleep, leading to early waking and decreased appetite due to disruptions in the autonomic nervous system.
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In addition to a pervasive sense of sadness, people with major depression may also experience a disconnect from reality and "vegetative symptoms" related to their core physiology, such as constant exhaustion.
21:48 - 23:10 (01:21)
Summary
In addition to a pervasive sense of sadness, people with major depression may also experience a disconnect from reality and "vegetative symptoms" related to their core physiology, such as constant exhaustion.
ChapterEffects of Depression on Sleep Patterns
EpisodeUnderstanding & Conquering Depression
PodcastHuberman Lab
Early waking and difficulty falling back asleep is a common symptom of major depression as slow wave sleep precedes rapid eye movement sleep and disrupted architecture of sleep is seen in individuals with major depression.
23:10 - 25:06 (01:56)
Summary
Early waking and difficulty falling back asleep is a common symptom of major depression as slow wave sleep precedes rapid eye movement sleep and disrupted architecture of sleep is seen in individuals with major depression.
ChapterEffects of Depression on Sleep Patterns
EpisodeUnderstanding & Conquering Depression
PodcastHuberman Lab
Depression affects the autonomic nervous system and can disrupt the hormones associated with appetite, causing a decrease in appetite and impacting hunger, cravings, and satiety.
25:06 - 27:19 (02:12)
Summary
Depression affects the autonomic nervous system and can disrupt the hormones associated with appetite, causing a decrease in appetite and impacting hunger, cravings, and satiety.