Decreased Need for Sleep

Feeling rested on much less sleep than usual, which can be a feature of mania.

What is Decreased Need for Sleep?

Decreased Need for Sleep is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Decreased Need for Sleep that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Decreased Need for Sleep

The following conditions have been associated with Decreased Need for Sleep. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania/hypomania and depression.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder involving chronic, fluctuating mood swings between mild depression and mild elevation that last for at l...

Related symptoms

Difficulty ConcentratingElevated MoodIrritabilityLow MoodMood SwingsPoor Judgment

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Decreased Need for Sleep is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.