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What Causes Excessive Sleeping While Suffering From PTSD And Anxiety?

Hello. I m 42 years old, female. Out of nowhere, about 6 months ago, I have begun falling asleep, even while I am standing up! It seems to be just brief periods at a time. I have to admit, I am a very unhealthy person: 5 4 , 400 lbs, very stressed, suffer from PTSD, OCD & ANXIETY/PANIC DISORDERS. Smoker, severe back problems have caused me to gain 200 lbs over the past 4 years because I can t move well. Severe pain in back. No pain medicine has worked for me yet so now I just don t take anything at all. I have mild scoliosis and degenerative disk disease. For 222 years I have suffered from debilitating migraines and T.I.A. (Transcient Ischemic Attacks). There has been nomrecent change in my medication. I have been on these same medications for about 20 years taken daily: Indural ER 180mg, Paxil 120 mg, Imitrex 100mg and birth control pills...
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Hello,

In my opinion, there is no reason to be worried and usually, this is just temporary and self-limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case..
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis.

In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Excessive Sleeping While Suffering From PTSD And Anxiety?

Hello, In my opinion, there is no reason to be worried and usually, this is just temporary and self-limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case.. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon