Amit Patel Amit Patel Asked 4 months ago

Why am i still tired after 12 hours of sleep?

This is getting ridiculous; I slept almost 12 hours last night and I still feel like I could go back to bed. My friends think I'm just lazy, but I genuinely feel tired. Is there some underlying problem?

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Meena Agarwal Meena Agarwal Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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This was my exact situation before my thyroid diagnosis. I could sleep for 12-14 hours and still wake up exhausted. Please, please get your thyroid hormones checked. It's a very common cause of extreme fatigue, and once managed, you'll feel a world of difference. Don't delay seeing a doctor.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Girl, 12 hours? That's a serious amount of sleep! Don't stress too much, but it does sound like something's off. Maybe you're in a bad sleep cycle, or your room isn't dark enough. Or just maybe your body is trying to tell you something. Just take it easy, but also get it checked if it's worrying you.

Shruti Desai Shruti Desai Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I used to think 'more sleep, more energy,' but when I consistently felt tired after very long sleeps, I ignored it for months. Later it turned out to be a combination of low Vitamin D and a minor blood sugar issue. Please don't be like me and dismiss it. Get a proper medical opinion; it can save you a lot of trouble later.

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Have you tried a sleep tracker, like on a smartwatch or an app? Sometimes you think you're sleeping, but the app shows you're actually getting very little deep sleep or REM sleep. It can give you insights into your sleep quality, which might be the issue even with long hours. It was helpful for me.

Arjun Singhania Arjun Singhania Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

This isn't normal. Over-sleeping can sometimes be a symptom of underlying issues like sleep apnea, depression, or certain vitamin deficiencies. Don't ignore it. Book an appointment with a general physician and discuss your symptoms thoroughly. Better to be safe.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I experienced similar fatigue for a while, even after long sleep. I found that reducing processed foods and trying to exercise a bit in the mornings helped my energy levels personally. I don't know if it's medical advice, but it worked for my body.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

12 hours is a lot, no? Sometimes, too much sleep can also make you feel more tired. Maybe try setting an alarm and sticking to 8-9 hours for a few days, even if you feel you need more. Also, simple things like checking your iron levels are good to do, costs are minimal for basic tests.

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