Question 1

can sleeping too much be bad for you?

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It depends: It depends on may things: 1) what do you mean by too much? 2) how does sleeping interfere with your life? 3) what is causing the increased sleep [eg, depression, anxiety, medical problem, medication side effect, drug or alcohol problem, social stresses....].  It sounds like it would be good to get a medical evaluation. Your doctor can suggest next steps. Hope this answer helped.

Question 2

can sleeping too much make you feel sick?

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Sleeping too much: Sleeping too much can cause you more sleepy
average amount of sleep is 8 hours for an adult. Of course the quality of the sleep also counts. If you have problem sleeping too long and still feels tired, check with your doctor for possible obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleeping disorder.

Question 3

what can help you feel better after sleeping too much?

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Too much?: If you're actually sleeping too much, I am curious about what you mean. What is too much?  Too much for what?   "hypersomnia" can indicate the presence of a disease or disorder.  It's a good idea to discuss this with your main doctor--your go-to primary care physician.  People do have differing needs for sleep.  Your doctor can help you figure this out.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: sleeping too much?

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Sleeping too much: Sleeping too much  = hypersomnia =  increased amount of sleep (to an undesired amount). This can include
 lengthy nighttime sleep, daytime sleep that was not planned &amp; difficulty staying awake during the day.

Question 5

do you think i should be worried about my roommate sleeping too much?

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Sleeping too much: Everyone has different requirements for sleep. However if your roommate is sleepy more than usual, seems more withdrawn, other things may be going on including depression.  You can start by talking with your roommate about your concerns.

Question 6

can sleeping too much make you itchy?

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No: Only if there are bed bugs on what you are sleeping on. Or if you have an allergy to something in the bedding.

Question 7

i sleep for 9-10 hours. am i sleeping too much?

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Most likely not ...: Average sleep duration for adults is 7-8hrs but some get by on 6hrs while others require 9 or more. Check out http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/adult-sleep-needs-and-habits. As long as you can function the next day w/o needing a nap, then you're most likely getting enough. And this assumes that you don't necessarily sleep in any longer during wknds, holidays &amp; vacations to catch up!

Question 8

i am tired all the time, could this be due to sleeping too much?

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Possibly but I would: Ask if the sleeping and fatigue are both due to something else. Depression, low thyroid function, inactivity/lack of exercise, inadequate exposure to sunlight, poor diet, etc, etc. Please discuss it w your doc.

Question 9

what are some effective ways to overcome the problem of sleeping too much?

Accepted Answer

Need to find out why: The real key here is finding out why you sleep too much. You could have sleep apnea, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, be a long sleeper, have problems with medications or other medical conditions. Seeing a sleep specialist would help you sort through these.

Question 10

what should i do if i get a headache from sleeping too much during the day?

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Regulate schedule : work on regulating your sleep schedule. Rise at the same time and sleep at the same time. Limit naps to 20 minutes.  You can take a non steroid antiinflammatory as needed for a daytime headache, just keep in mind that rebound headaches can occur with this if used chronically!

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