How much Sleeping is too much-Beware if you sleep more

Excess of everything is bad; be it eating, drinking, thinking, working or sleeping.

Yes you might have got shocked reading ‘sleeping’.

Excessive lack of sleep can take a toll on your health causing many health-related problems. On the other end, spending excess amount of time in bed is equally dangerous as it also associated with a host of medical problems; diabetes, heart disease or increased risk of death. Oversleeping can be caused by an underlying medical condition and may indicate immediate interventions.

Is it Harmful to sleep more on weekends?

It’s important to note that occasionally sleeping for a longer period of time, such as on weekends or during periods of illness or stress, is not necessarily harmful. However, consistently oversleeping can be a sign of an underlying health issue, such as sleep apnea, depression, or a thyroid disorder, and it’s important to speak with a healthcare provider if you have concerns about your sleeping patterns.

How Much Sleeping is too Much?

Need of sleep decreases with age. As per the statistics of National Sleep Foundation a newly born baby needs 15-17 hours of daily sleep.

While the amount of sleep a person needs can vary depending on their age, lifestyle, and individual needs, the general recommendation for adults is to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. However, sleeping too much can also have negative effects on a person’s health.

It’s ok to sleep extra once in a while, especially during weekends. And, sometimes if you put off your alarm to sleep more, its ok as it’s not going to harm you anyway.

Some studies have suggested that consistently sleeping more than 9 or 10 hours per night may increase the risk of health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Additionally, oversleeping can also lead to feelings of grogginess, headaches, and a general lack of energy and motivation throughout the day.

But habitually on routine basis, snoozing off for longer duration can have nasty side effects.

Hypersomnia makes people to sleep longtime at night.

11 Main Causes of Oversleeping

1. Thyroid issues
2. Heart disease
3. Sleep apnea
4. Depression and Stress
5. Narcolepsy
6. Certain medications
7. Substance abuse- Alcohol
8. Idiopathic – no obvious reasons
9. Habitual oversleepers – Rare cause
10. Excessive fatigue and lack of sleep
11. Lack of motivation

12 Complications of Excessive Sleep

1. Cognitive impairment: memory problems, anxiety
2. Low energy levels
3. Depression
4. Increased inflammation
5. Headaches
6. Back pain
7. Impaired fertility
8. Obesity
9. Diabetes
10. Heart disease
11. Stroke
12. Higher Death rates

World Sleeping Day

World Sleep Day is an annual event that is celebrated on the Friday before the Spring Equinox, which usually falls on the third Friday of March. The purpose of World Sleep Day is to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and to promote healthy sleep habits.

Also Read:
World Sleeping Day-Importance and Significance