Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 3 months ago

Why do i feel tired when i get more sleep?

It's strange, but sometimes on weekends, when I get an extra two or three hours of sleep, I actually feel more groggy and tired throughout the day than on a regular workday. My wife says I'm just lazy, but I genuinely feel worse. Is there a reason for this?

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Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago
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Oh, I've been there! Oversleeping can actually make you feel groggier, it messes with your sleep cycles. The key is consistent sleep, not just more. Try to wake up around the same time daily, even on weekends. Also, check your diet and hydration.

Ananya Desai Ananya Desai Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

This makes me so worried when it happens to me! Is it a sign of something underlying? Maybe low iron or a vitamin deficiency? I always start overthinking. But it could also just be that you're sleeping *too* much and messing up your body clock. It's confusing!

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

Honestly, don't just guess. This could be a sign of something like sleep apnea, especially if you snore. My wife had this issue and after visiting a good specialist at Apollo, they did some tests. Best to consult a doctor, they can advise properly.

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Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined May 2026 3 months ago

Zyada sona bhi achha nahi hota. Body ko pata nahi chalta kitna rest chahiye. Try to stick to 7-8 hours, same time every day. Bas! Agar tab bhi same hai, toh doc ko dikhao.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

Dude, I wish I had this problem! I barely get 5-6 hours! 😂 But seriously, that's weird. Maybe your body is just confused? Like, 'wait, is it morning or evening?' Happens to my phone sometimes when I overcharge it. Lol. But yeah, probably a sleep cycle thing.

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Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

With PCOS, sometimes hormonal imbalances can make you feel tired no matter how much you sleep. But even without PCOS, oversleeping can disrupt your natural rhythm. It's worth tracking your sleep and maybe mentioning it to your doctor, just to rule out anything. Don't panic though.

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