Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 10 months ago

What is it called when u sleep too much?

For the past few months, all I want to do is sleep. I feel tired no matter how much rest I get, and it's affecting my work and daily life. What is the medical term for sleeping excessively?

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Aakash Verma Aakash Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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It is called hypersomnia. I was sleeping for 12-14 hours daily last month and still feeling tired. I got my blood tests done and found out I had severe Vitamin D deficiency; after taking supplements, my energy levels are back to normal now.

Sanjay Joshi Sanjay Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I think the official name is hypersomnia, but in my house, my wife just calls it pure laziness! Honestly, if I sleep too much, I end up feeling even more tired. A simple routine is best to avoid this heavy feeling.

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It is called hypersomnia. I read that sleeping too much can sometimes be linked to thyroid issues or even depression, which makes me so anxious. Please get a basic health checkup done just to be safe and rule out any deficiencies.

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Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It is called hypersomnia, and honestly, I am so jealous of anyone who has this! As someone who struggles to get even 5 hours of sleep, sleeping too much sounds like a dream. But jokes aside, too much sleep can make you super sluggish, so take care.

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is called hypersomnia! Sometimes I get this after a heavy Sunday biryani feast when my body just refuses to wake up from food coma. But if you are sleeping too much every single day, it might be good to check your diet and nutrition levels.

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Saraswati Hegde Saraswati Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In medical terms, it is hypersomnia. It often indicates a lack of 'prana' or life energy in the body due to stagnation. Practicing daily Surya Namaskar and deep pranayama can help revitalize your system and reduce this excessive sleepiness.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is known as hypersomnia. If your doctor rules out any medical issues, trying to incorporate a 30-minute brisk walk in the morning can boost your adrenaline and regulate your sleep cycle naturally.

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