Increased risk of stress and depression
Nowadays, people feel stressed over small things, which can increase the risk of depression. Depression causes people to sleep excessively, have difficulty waking up, or feel tired despite sleeping for long periods of time. Recent research has shown that for some individuals these symptoms may be more serious than normal sleep problems. These problems are related to the biological clock, which regulates sleep, wakefulness, hormones, and other body processes, and have a profound impact on mental health.
Definition of circadian depression
In a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, this type of depression has been called circadian depression. Studies have shown that one in four people affected by severe, frequent, or persistent depression experiences these types of symptoms. Doctors say that there are different forms of depression, and they are treated accordingly.
What is circadian depression?
Our bodies function according to circadian rhythms, a 24-hour cycle that regulates sleep, alertness, body temperature, hormones, and metabolism. This chakra is influenced by the external environment, especially night and daylight. When this chakra is out of sync with a person's daily routine or external circumstances, it can negatively impact sleep and ability to function during the daytime.
Symptoms of Circadian Depression
In this type of depression, the person suffering from it usually experiences sleep, wakefulness and seasonal symptoms.
- severe morning fatigue
- sleep too long
- stay up late at night
- Seasonal pattern of disease
Effect on body clock
Dr. Nikhil Modi, specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi According to, some people have difficulty getting up in the morning. They have trouble waking up at scheduled times and feel tired even after sleeping all night. Some people experience more fatigue when the weather changes. These problems occur due to lack of coordination between the body clock and schedule. Sleep helps maintain your biological clock. When sleep and wake times change frequently, the body has difficulty understanding when to rest and when to be alert. This has a negative impact on your emotions, concentration and motivation.