Hypersomnia is a common sleep disorder that occurs in a person with persistent daytime drowsiness, decreased energy, and a strong need for sleep. This situation usually negatively affects a person's daily activities - work, study, and even social life. People suffering from hypersomnia often walk in a tired and apathetic state, even though they are fully asleep.
Hypersomnia is caused by various factors. Below are some of the most common causes of this sleep disorder:
Narcolepsy: A neurological disorder characterised by sudden severe drowsiness, muscle weakness, and muscle paralysis in response to strong emotions.
Depression and anxiety: Mental health problems can cause sleep pattern disorders.
Some medications or treatments: Sleep-affecting medications or other health-related treatments can exacerbate hypersomnia.
Obesity: Decreased physical activity and metabolic disorders reduce sleep quality.
Alcohol and psychoactive substance use: Disrupts the body's natural sleep rhythm.
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