Hypersomnia is a disorder where a person can have a healthy sleep for 10-12 hours in night but still wake up feeling tired.
Symptoms
Feeling lazy while waking up.
Napping during the day.
Trouble in concentrating and remembering things.
anxiety, irritation, feeling low.
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Hypersomnia is more than just “sleeping a lot.” Even if someone sleeps 10–12 hours, waking up tired all the time can really affect daily life. People with hypersomnia often feel lazy in the morning, take naps during the day, and struggle with concentration or memory. Mood issues like anxiety, irritation, or feeling low are also common. It’s important to understand that it’s usually not just about sleep duration, but sleep quality too. Factors like disrupted sleep cycles, sleep apnea, depression, medications, or other medical conditions can play a role. Treating hypersomnia often requires identifying the underlying cause, improving sleep hygiene, and sometimes medical guidance or therapy.
Hypersomnia needs careful evaluation rather than being brushed off as laziness. A thorough medical assessment, sleep studies, and lifestyle review are important to identify root causes. With the right treatment whether it’s addressing underlying medical issues, adjusting sleep habits, or using targeted therapy many people can improve their energy levels and quality of life.
Hypersomnia is a disorder a person sleep more than 10-12hours but still wake up in a sleepy mode and feeling this is the serious issue where the person feels trouble in concentration .it causes immunity anxiety stress and feeling low
Thanks for the simple explanation
Hypersomnia can occur due to imbalances in brain chemistry, neurological concerns, untreated sleep apnea, depression, or in some cases it can happen due to side-effects of certain medications. It can also get triggered by disturbed circadian rhythms and the inflammation in the nervous system. A complete medical evaluation is always needed to find the main cause behind hypersomnia. Few lifestyle interventions can be adopted to improve this condition and they are, exposure to natural light/sunlight in the morning, consistency in the timings for sleeping and waking up, less caffeine consumption during later half of the day, and regular exercise.
If sleep didnt go well then the day is ruined.
Yes, this can happen if you sleep more. We feel like sleeping more when we wake up.
Hypersomnia this could be due to neurological factor or other medical conditions , psychiatric conditions and also lifestyle factors like substance abuse , poor sleep hygiene ,insufficient sleep . Other contributing factors like genetically predisposed to hypersomnia , age often occur in early adolescence adulthood , gender women may be likely to be diagnosed with hypersomnia than men .
Consulting a Doctor and improving our sleep cycle avoid alcohol and medication that affect sleep , reducing weight if overweight may also help .
Sleeping long hours doesn’t always mean you’re well-rested. Recognizing symptoms like daytime sleepiness, trouble concentrating, or mood changes is important so people can seek help and improve their energy and focus.
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Hypersomnia is a sleeping disorder which makes one feel excessively sleepy even after getting sufficient sleep. This condition significantly impact an individual’s productivity and efficiency as it mainly affects energy levels and concentration. Managing hypersomnia with proper diagnosis and treatment, along with lifestyle modifications if needed, is important.
Hypersomnia sounds really tough to deal with, especially when people think long sleep means good rest. But in reality, the body still feels tired, and the mind struggles to stay focused. It’s not just laziness it’s a real condition that affects daily life and emotions. Feeling low, anxious, or irritated can make things worse. I think more awareness is needed so people don’t feel judged but supported
Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness) can be caused by:
Sleep disorders – sleep apnea, narcolepsy, poor sleep habits
Medical issues – hypothyroidism, brain injury, anemia
Mental health – depression, anxiety
Medications/substances – sedatives, alcohol
Lifestyle – shift work, jet lag
It’s a symptom, so the exact cause needs medical evaluation.
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Never heard about this topic.But gained alot of information
In Ayurveda, hypersomnia (Ati Nidra) is seen as an excess of Kapha dosha and Tamas guna—bringing heaviness, sluggishness, and low mental alertness.
When Kapha builds up, even after 10–12 hours of sleep you may still wake tired, feel lazy in the morning, nap during the day, struggle to focus, and experience mood dips or irritability.
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Hypersomnia is sleep disorder in which People with hypersomnia feel tired and sleepy during the day, even after a full night’s sleep, and may also experience prolonged sleep durations at night.
