Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Have you been oversleeping? Discover how much sleep is too much, explore causes and symptoms of oversleeping, and learn how to stop snoozing your life away. How much sleep is too much? Symptoms of oversleeping Causes of oversleeping 6 tips to manage oversleeping...
Diagnosing Oversleeping: Complex Causes Researchers are still trying to determine if oversleeping is a cause or a symptom. But, whatever the relationship, it’s clear that abnormal sleep patterns deserve attention. When sleeping too much begins to interfere with daily life, it’s often known clinic...
Well, you may need to keep dreaming. After all, the ideal amount of sleep doesn’t come in a one-size fits all solution. In fact, oversleeping can make you feel just as lethargic as sleeping too little, and 8 hours may not be the magic number for you. ...
Existing research corroborates as much. A 2021 study revealed that oversleeping, or long sleep episodes, are often just temporary, as we’re just not programmed to sleep more than is biologically necessary. (27) Incidentally, the same study demonstrated that we have a “homeostatic set-point”...
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It can lead to insomnia, hypersomnia (oversleeping), disturbed REM sleep patterns, changes in sleep-wake cycles, and more. The majority of people with bipolar disorder report feeling a decreased need for sleep during manic episodes and an increased need for sleep during depressive episodes. Some...
When putting together a sleep schedule, first determine the amount of sleep you need. In our post, we discuss the common question, how mow much do you need?
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Triggers for migraine headaches include certain foods, stress, hormonal changes, strong stimuli (loud noises), and oversleeping. Treatment guidelines for migraines include medicine, pain management, diet changes, avoiding foods that trigger migraines, staying hydrated, getting adequate sleep, and ...
Why Is It Difficult to Fall Back Asleep? Worrying is one of the top reasons that it is difficult to fall back asleep. When you wake up in the middle of the night and cannot fall back asleep immediately, you may begin to fixate on the repercussions (oversleeping, daytime sleepiness, runnin...