Comments on: Oversleeping – Causes & Effects

By: Kamila

Kamila — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:07:53 +0000

hey i really dont know whats wrong with me now :/ i had a flu for 4 days now, but the flu is kinda beginning to go away.So today i woke up feeling really weird.As the day went on i felt lightheaded as if im in some sort of a dream, and unresponsive to things
and if i could i would probably just stare at a dot for an hour. (no im not on drugs.)
do you know whats wrong with me?!

By: Rotem Cohen

Rotem Cohen — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:35:37 +0000

Suzie, it sounds to me that your activity level is very low. I suggest that you set yourself a goal to reduce your sleep to 9 hours max, and start an exercise routine, maybe walking 30-40 minutes a day. Also – eat breakfast everyday, whether you feel hungry or not. You need to create a healthy routine for yourself. It might take a couple of weeks or more to to develop the habits, but it will be worth it.

By: Suzie

Suzie — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:01:23 +0000

I sleep at least 10-14 hours sleep at night time, and i still manage to sleep though out the day eg. watching a film, in the car. I have noticed if I dont keep busy or if someone wont talk to me I end up just sleeping.
Im average weight for my height and age. And sometimes I can eat well and somedays i can barely eat.

please help me, its effecting my school work, social life

By: Rotem Cohen

Rotem Cohen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:46:13 +0000

20 hours sleep isn’t normal nor healthy. You need to realize that you feel tired BECAUSE you sleep too much and not “in spite” of it.

Many questions come to mind, like: What do your parents say about this? Have you consulted a doctor? Do you eat well? Are you obese?

By: Emma-Louise

Emma-Louise — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:55:36 +0000

Hi I dont know if I have oversleeping problems but I am a very young girl and I am on weekends sleep for about 20 hours and still tired . I often fall asleep after school and after dinner then at bedtime :/ I dont know what to do.

Could you give me some advice please?

By: Rotem Cohen

Rotem Cohen — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:50:16 +0000

Kenny, from the little info you supplied, I would say that you just have to break the cycle, by doing whatever you can to wake up early and bring your schedule back to normal (while minimizing stimulants like caffeine, eating well etc). The sooner the better.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:56:00 +0000

I’ve been over sleeping 4-5 hours longer and I go to bed comfortable but wake up restless? It’s been like this for 4 days now. Help me please?

By: naz

naz — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:44:41 +0000

hiya, i suffer from palindromic rhuematism im curently unemployed, i sleep for 12 hours and then remain sleepy and tired through out the day… i can sleep 14hours or more at times.

By: Rotem Cohen

Rotem Cohen — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:56:28 +0000

Rebecca, you obviously need to do something to overcome your depression and increase your motivation. (I’m guessing you’ve been going through some hard time, maybe a breakup or something like that?). You need to set goals, find new hobbies, exercise, do whatever you need to bring in some positive energy and get back your zest for life.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:35:37 +0000

Hello Rotem :) First let me thank you for taking the time to write this, as i have found it surprising how many effects over-sleeping really is having on me.
I’m 18, and since i graduated high school, i’ve been over sleeping every day. The worst part is… I don’t have a job at the moment, due to personal reasons such as depression. I find myself falling asleep anywhere from 4am to 7am and sleeping until sometimes 3 or 4pm daily.
I constantly feel run down and most of the time irritable. My relationships are deteriorating because i’d rather stay in bed hangout with my friends.
I’ve tried to get back on a normal sleeping schedule but i’m finding it impossible. Any advice?