Is it normal to feel sleepy all the time?

I like to sleep for 10 hours or more. After such a long sleep I still feel sleepy when I wake up. My friend told me that he feels sleepy if he sleeps for 9 or more hours as well, so now he sleeps for 6 hours and wakes up early. I can't force myself to wake up early, so I drink coffee in the morning. But I still feel sleepy! I can't be active throughout the day. I can sleep for how many hours I want and wake up whenever I want, but I would still feel sleepy and tired.

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  • NothingSpecial

    Honestly that's something you should go talk to a doctor about. Maybe you just have an abnormal sleep schedule, are performing certain behaviors that are making it difficult for you to go to sleep or are a restless sleeper as others have previously suggested, but this sounds like it could be a physical problem. I was having similar problems when my thyroid was out of wack. Are you taking any medications? Those could be affecting your health; side effects are tricky. If not you should still go see a doctor anyway. There are so many physical causes for what you're describing that only a doctor would be able to tell you what's going on.

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  • *~ThePurplePixie~*

    Hello there!

    Whoops, looks like your sleep cycle might be a bit awry.
    Routine is the best trick to solving sleeping issues.

    According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists in England, most sleep problems can be sorted by getting up at the same time each day, and if possible; going to bed at the same time, too.
    Your average adult needs around eight hours of sleep per night, any more can make you feel drowsy the next day.
    But any less can give the same effect! It's all about timing - and seven and a half to eight hours is just about perfect.

    How well do you sleep when you go to bed?
    Do you go straight off, or find yourself clock-watching, counting sheep and wondering when on Earth sleep shall come?
    If the latter sounds familiar, you could give a couple of these tips a try!
    ¤ Keep a notebook beside your bed. When a thought pops into your head, write it down.
    ¤ Check your mattress and pillow/s regularly for lumps and bumps.
    ¤ Listen to some gentle, calming meditation music as you fall asleep (Gregorian chant is fantastic).

    It's all about balance - without that, things can be really stressful.
    A good mattress and a clear conscience can help, too!

    Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions!

    xx

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  • Quantity does not make up for a lack of quality. Maybe you are a restless sleeper.

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