Kabir Sharma Kabir Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Is there such thing as too much sleep?

I love sleeping, sometimes I sleep for 10-12 hours straight on weekends. My mom keeps telling me it's not good for me. Is there such thing as too much sleep, or is it okay as long as I feel rested?

Tags #sleep
12

12 answers

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago
Most liked

Honestly, if I sleep for 10 hours, I just wake up feeling extra hungry for hot parathas! But jokes apart, sleeping too much actually makes me feel more lethargic and slow. A solid 7-8 hours is the sweet spot for me to stay active.

Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I have been sleeping for nearly 10-11 hours daily lately and still feel so tired. Is this normal or could it be some vitamin deficiency? I am a bit hesitant to go to a clinic but wanted to ask here first.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Lately I am sleeping over 9 hours but I still wake up with a heavy head. Does anyone else feel like sleeping too much actually ruins their whole day? I'm worried it might be something serious.

Sneha Pillai Sneha Pillai Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I used to sleep for 10-12 hours and still felt exhausted all the time. I finally got blood tests done and found my Vitamin D and B12 were dangerously low. Once I took the supplements prescribed by my doctor, my sleep cycle became normal.

Gaurav Malhotra Gaurav Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan bhai, jyada sona bhi health ke liye sahi nahi hai na. It makes you feel very lazy and can even cause headaches. Try to set an alarm and stick to 7-8 hours max.

Powered by

Consult a internal medicine specialist

Pranav Kulkarni Pranav Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, hypersomnia is a real thing. If you sleep more than 9 hours regularly and still feel tired, it is not healthy. Better to check your thyroid levels once.

Sanya Mirza Sanya Mirza Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I used to use sleep as an escape when I was going through a very low phase emotionally. It felt like I could never sleep enough, but it only made my mental health worse. Please take care and talk to someone if you are going through a tough time.

Meera Radhakrishnan Meera Radhakrishnan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My teenage daughter was sleeping for almost 11 hours on weekends and was always cranky. We worked with her pediatrician who helped us fix a consistent bedtime, and cutting screen time before sleep helped her wake up fresh.

Rakesh Patel Rakesh Patel Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, sleeping too much can be a sign of low iron or thyroid issues. Instead of ignoring it, get a basic CBC and thyroid test done; you can find good packages online for under 800 rupees. It is better to spend a little on tests now to find the root cause.

Related reads

All articles
Vikas Gowda Vikas Gowda Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oversleeping, or hypersomnia, is clinically linked to conditions like depression, thyroid issues, or sleep apnea. My doctor told me that consistent sleep over 9 hours can negatively impact cardiovascular health. You should consult a physician if this is an ongoing pattern.

Preeti Sen Preeti Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, sleeping more than 9 hours regularly is called oversleeping and it can make you feel very sluggish. It is best to maintain a strict routine.

Vimla Sharma Vimla Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Drinking warm milk with a pinch of turmeric at night can improve your sleep quality so you don't need to sleep for extra hours. But if you are constantly feeling weak and sleeping all day, please visit a doctor to make sure there is no underlying illness.

Evidence-based health, reviewed by clinicians. Free, weekly.