Sanjay Bose Sanjay Bose Asked 4 months ago

Is it possible to sleep too much?

I love sleeping, sometimes I just want to stay in bed all day. But my wife keeps telling me that too much sleep can be bad for you. Is it possible to sleep too much, and if so, what happens?

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Vimala Reddy Vimala Reddy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Haaan beta, anything in excess is not good. Too much sleep can make you feel more tired, like your body becomes lazy. A good balance is important. Maybe a light walk in the morning or some fresh air can help balance it.

Seema Sharma Seema Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Our bodies are temples, so we must care for them with love. If you feel like you are sleeping too much, perhaps your body is trying to heal from something or is out of sync. Stay positive, keep your mind calm, and maybe a little routine change will help. Everything will be okay.

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Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

From a yogic perspective, balance is everything. Excessive sleep can sometimes dull the mind and body. Practicing a bit of pranayama or meditation before bed, and waking up with Surya Namaskar, helps regulate the sleep cycle naturally. It brings more energy, not less.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Absolutely, sleeping too much can sometimes be a sign your body is trying to tell you something, or it can just make you feel groggy and unproductive. Finding your sweet spot, usually 7-9 hours for most adults, is key. Listen to your body, it knows best!

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Kiran Singh Kiran Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, if you're sleeping way too much all the time and still feel tired, don't ignore it like I did. I used to sleep 10-12 hours and still be exhausted, turned out I had a vitamin deficiency. It's better to get a general checkup just to be sure. Could be anything.

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