Cure Depression Naturally with Sleep Deprivation

Some time ago, I read a research study where getting less sleep contributed to being less clinically depressed. According to the study, getting less sleep somehow causes an increase of serotonin, a brain chemical that reduces depression.

This, I thought, was great news. A clinically depressed person can naturally cure himself of depression by getting less sleep. In addition, sleep deprivation can cure anxiety, since serotonin also reduces anxiety.

I never would have imagined that sleep deprivation could have such psychiatric implications. If this is true, would excessive sleep contribute to depression and anxiety?

Before we get too excited about the positive effects of sleep deprivation, there is also a downside to it. The downside is that sleep deprivation can lead to bad time management and driving. Nodding off on the job will cause you to work slower, and nodding off while driving can cause you to get into car accidents.

So if you're clinically depressed, but don't have any work deadlines or any need to drive, sleep deprivation may be for you.