Hypersomnia, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
1:03 Causes of Hypersomnia
1:34 Symptoms of Hypersomnia
1:49 Diagnosis of Hypersomnia
2:59 Treatment of Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is a neurological disorder of excessive time spent sleeping or excessive sleepiness. It can have many possible causes such as seasonal affective disorder[1] and can cause distress and problems with functioning.[2] In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), hypersomnolence, of which there are several subtypes, appears under sleep-wake disorders.[3]
Hypersomnia is a pathological state characterized by a lack of alertness during the waking episodes of the day.[4] It is not to be confused with fatigue, which is a normal physiological state.[5] Daytime sleepiness appears most commonly during situations where little interaction is needed.[6]
Since the patients’ attention levels are impaired, their quality of life may be impacted as well.[7] This is especially true for people whose jobs request high levels of attention, for example in the healthcare field.[7] Indeed, the lack of attention can cause injuries to self or others, which makes this disorder a real public health issue.[7]

[@sindel545]

I was diagnosed with Atypical Major Depressive disorder and I've been sleeping over 14 hours a day the past 2 months. I try to fix it by setting alarms, but I feel deathly tired all day when I do this and even when I sleep over 12+ hours I still feel tired. This is such a tough condition to live with, and I'm hoping once I can get my depression under control that this will subside.

[@pleuroplasma67]

I'm not depressed but the condition is same as yours. Anyways hope you are doing good buddy

[@cupofjoen]

I'm sorry to hear that bro.

[@bobbyboucher6661]

Hey Justin. My nephew developed the same disorder two days after getting his second covid shot. I am curious if this came about shortly after you were vaccinated. From our research there may be a link and you may be entitled to a 6 or 7 figure compensation should a class action lawsuit be arranged. Let me know

[@qasim5491]

Bro I'm sleeping 17 hours a day and still feel sleepy

[@youngsol309]

Same I just lost my job to this..

[@11deva11]

i developed this after forcing myself to sleep all the time due to depression cause it makes times fly by faster. i very much regret it.

[@daniyalbutt1564]

Hey same to me

[@Grungefan2018]

I did the same thing around age 50 and now at 60 my body feels very weak. Still very depressed and yes I did it to make the time go by and still do. I live alone and am very isolated . Never talk on the phone and barely text I know this isnt normal and I feel bad and worry about it everyday . Everyone has their lives with friends interests activities. I know this is a very abnormal life. I really do not know how to undo this mess and try to create real connections. Not to mention healing my body on every level. Sleep, nutrition, exercise , social connection.

[@FS-qr9xc]

Join a group or a class at your local community center. Maybe start with 3 days a week, then 4, then 5. You'll be committed to something that you have to show up for and this will help you with so many of your ailments. You can do it🙏

[@rubylove9475]

@@Grungefan2018not sure if this will help but maybe a start to making friends and socialize if your not ready for face to face yet, on Friday-Sunday Bob Ross has a live chat here on KZbin you can join us, all kinds of people are there and we talk about anything, we have a good time.

[@amansharma3306]

I slept while watching this video

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

I have it too. I can sleep up to 20 hours a day and being dizzy while I am awake. It’s a nightmare. I talk about it in my channel.

[@lemona22]

Same is happening with me

[@MrKjottboller]

I've been suffering from hypersomnia, insomnia, major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress for most of my life and my recommendation to anyone suffering from these things should seek help as early as possible as it will get increasingly difficult as these conditions progress. There are also many things you can do yourself without medication that can improve most psychological conditions like meditation, physical exercise, and social interactions. Isolation can greatly worsen these conditions. EDIT: Some clarification is needed; I was never tested or officially diagnosed with a hypersomnia condition, I was merely told by a physician that it was possible that I had hypersomnia but it never reached a point where proper testing was done and diagnosis was considered, therefore it would be incorrect to phrase my above statement as if I've had hypersomnia when there isn't a diagnosis for it.

[@nalinijyotsanadas]

I have been diagnosed with cptsd. I am currently on trintellix 10 mg OD and Wellbutrin 150 OD. I too experience hypersomnia. I am currently unemployed will be going back to school soon and I cannot afford to sleep all the time

[@tailovesyou]

Hi! What kind of doctor do you recommend for someone who might think they have it? Thank you in advance! 🙋🏻‍♀️✨

[@MrKjottboller]

​@@tailovesyou I think you should talk it over with a doctor who is a general practitioner in the field of medicine and then get referred to a specialist on what the first doctor think you may be suffering from. Psychologists can also help but the underlying causes for psychological problems (such as vitamin/mineral deficiencies) should be diagnosed and addressed first. TLDR; get a diagnosis and then start proper treatment. If done properly, you could be seeing huge improvements relatively quickly.

[@MrKjottboller]

@@nalinijyotsanadas Totally missed your reply. In terms of hypersomnia, it was by far not the worst thing I had dealt with and I've heard some people with the condition can sleep for 8-10 days at a time and for me it was more for 24-36 hours at a time so it can be dealt with without too much trouble. I hope things improved for you and I know it can be hard but just have to stay persistent and keep fighting it and it will get easier down the road.

[@calliecarter1645]

hypersomnia and insomnia? you realize those contradict right? unless you have bipolar or bpd or something along those lines as well.

[@sertheon]

I usually sleep 12-15 hours and can't control it, I often feel sleepy the whole day and can't think straight. And because of this, I'm scared to sleep if i need to be early in class tomorrow. A reason why I'm always absent and can't do good in school. I really hate this.😔

[@MedicalCentric]

Sorry to hear that

[@kjbagsoling4861]

Are you still experiencing it 'till now? What is your natural treatment? Or medication?

[@sertheon]

Yeah, and it sucks. I'm still planning for a consultation.

[@MrWeareone777]

@@sertheon Modafinil

[@dramatriangle]

@@sertheon will you update if you get the consultation? My best friend thinks I have narcolepsy. She does and of course daytime sleepiness is a symptom.

[@kshitiz6376]

Thanks,it was a really well explained and detailed video,I was wondering what's wrong with me. I felt so sleepy despite having more than 8 hrs of sleep.

[@kshitiz6376]

@@madataye176 Okay,thanks for the recommendation.

[@mandyma7636]

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[@mandyma7636]

@@kshitiz6376 contact Dr okouromi directly on WhatsApp..,......

[@leonardobruce929]

scammer

[@paulflint6254]

@@leonardobruce929 who?

[@glorious6871]

I'm a student in high school and have been suffering from this . This has made my studies really difficult . Plz suggest some remedies

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

Low dose Trazodone 50 mg or Mirtazapine at 15 mg at bedtime. If you have any depression these two types of medication can help for that as well.

[@cupofjoen]

U can buy Adderall for the day if you're struggling with study. Our generations is already full of instant reward low effort lifestyle that disables our brain. You may need some "booster" for your performance.

[@Tea-gh8cu]

go to a doctor...

[@maritzaarroyo3150]

A neurologist or sleep specialist should evaluate you and from that prescribed the correct medication. I use Nuvigil since April I’m happy since I started my treatment.

[@mydaydreams8573]

A year ago I was suffering from insomnia and now I'm suffering from hypersomia😭😭

[@randomvidz8742]

If I had to choose from the two insomnia is better

[@randomvidz8742]

I think I have hypersomnia or something similar

[@hasee1611]

Same😭😭

[@memberacc9192]

I had insomnia 5yrs ago and now I've hypersomnia

[@user-yf7mq2fq7z]

Can any of you guys tell me what medicine you used for insomnia.. And now that leads to hypersomnia???

[@AXCWZ]

I think I caused myself to have this. I sleep at 5 AM because I feel like I can do something more than I could in the day.

[@botzer8817]

I had the same issue during years. But now that I sleep earlier I need to sleep more than 10 hours, I'm always tired...

[@bennyblubman9476]

Bro I slept 14 hours and then took a nap during the day. This happens to me randomly but mostly when I have nothing to do and I let my body do it's things and sometimes it just decides to oversleep.

[@sonatesnake]

This video helped describe the disorder to me a lot more than the sleep study place. Thank you a lot and this will help motivate me to find help.

[@arianebortanog9859]

Nah they call me lazy and always sleeping 😅

[@dirtydan5281]

my sleep has been meeeeessed up so i decided to get a smart watch to track my sleep. found out i spend 40% to 50% of my sleep cycle in deep sleep, which is much higher than the normal amount from what i can glean. i feel better fighting off sleep than i do when i get a full night of sleep. its a nightmare tbfh

[@bsjdvsnss6325]

Same here

[@javidulhaq2772]

I have depression from almost three years I can't control my depression I am suffering from severe hypersomnia I literally sleep 14 hours or more than it a day but still feel so tired I feel like to sleep 24/7 . Its so hard being in such condition and addition to I have exams too in this days I am seriously so tired of these things

[@jadeelenor4533]

How are you now?

[@javidulhaq2772]

@@jadeelenor4533 I am a little better now thanks dear for asking

[@jadeelenor4533]

@@javidulhaq2772 im glad you're better now

[@phillbucs]

How did you determine that the cause of your sleepiness was in fact caused by your depression? I can sleep for 8 hours and then when I am in the process of creating training material at my desk. Or, the most embarrassing and detrimental time to suddenly doze off, is when I am inspecting a co-workers completed assignment and I noticed a defect that will cause this item to be rejected. However, when I pause to describe the issue, my head gets heavy and I inadvertently do that nodding off scenario.

[@Urdutv447]

I'm with you

[@amnariizwan]

Even if i sleep 13-14 hr a day i still can't get up

[@Viralshow567]

Very Nicely explained

[@edzanjero353]

My hypersomnia is not sudden, just the onset of a daytime drowsiness where I decide I need to go nap. 1 nap a day is nothing surprising for a 70 year old guy, but sometimes 2 or 3 naps is not uncommon. My sleep is most often 8 hours or so. My symptoms began in earnest during Covid, and now remain.

[@Msrojo1004]

My problem is also since having Covid.

[@50zezima]

Yeah now try being 25 and having to take a nap every day or risk feeling so tired that its equivalent to being drugged with benadryl. I'm a very healthy 25 year old otherwise. I do martial arts and am outside all day every day. But for some fucking reason I have this bullshit to deal with almost every day. Ive even tried changing my diet. I got off of sertraline by myself and that was a huge mistake I had an extremely negative reaction to getting off of it and it took a couple months for me to get back to level headed im talking REALLY really bad panic attacks and for some reason it made me go into severe withdrawals from my kratom so I had to taper that down too (I take for ptsd). All in all im a fucking mess. I hope that Ill be able to get off of sertraline for good soon. This stuff is the worst shit ever and it sucks that I need it. I've been going on and off of sertraline for what feels like forever now. Sober life is way too difficult for me most of the time and for some reason I always end up going into some mental breakdown.

[@edzanjero353]

@@50zezima ...an SSRI can definitely cause excessive daytime sleepiness.

[@50zezima]

Crazy thing is for those panic attacks. I didnt realize until about a week that getting off of the sertraline somehow made me go into full withdrawals off my kratom. So I thought what were full blown withdrawals that I was just going mentally insane. I remember trying to meditate and 3 different nights I went into a state of hyper drive in anxiety in my brain. To the point where I literally started to mentally fade out of existence. Like the warm tingly excrutiatingly worried and dreadful feeling of anxiety. I had to go for walks at night with my partner because I literally felt like I was dying like I had taken a 1000mg edible or something. During the walk I felt like I was going to pass out and go into a coma and it felt like my last moments of life. I thought I had some really bad seretonin syndrom or something. So I was forced to go back on the medication after a couple nights of that. And only after that I realized I was in full blown withdrawal and knowing that made that not happen again, however it was still terrifying that my mind went to that dark and desperate a place. So thats a word of the wise for people trying to taper off of sertraline on your own, please dont do what I did, especially if you are taking another drug like kratom apparently. So Now im taking 4 grams of kratom a day and not going back up in fear of that happening again. and Im not tapering off the meds until im ready. But the hyperinsomia is awful

[@stellaancimer8505]

​@@50zezimait is corelated with inflammation in the body..try keto or.carnivore is the game changer 😊

[@trinitywr6347]

Well i have a lot of study stress , rarely go out , i just woke up from a 12 hour sleep , I’m scared I’m wasting my life sleeping

[@AmanVerma-tx2ig]

I found it very helpful thanks for the video.

[@erinbarcellos879]

There are also links to ADHD being a cause

[@onon1767]

Does anyone knows if brain fog and hypersomnia due to Mdd could lead to Alzheimer after getting old? I’m terrified of this

[@NothinsM]

Working. Ights for.most of my life i always figured i just i was always tired because of it. But when i happened to tell my doc that i was told to get cpap machine, and after a year no changes and not being able to stay awake longer then 4-6 hours, finally was able to figure out what it was. Meds are dang near life saving

[@a.rehmanstmu4002]

Well explained....

[@MedicalCentric]

Glad you think so.

[@NiggasinGTAVI]

I'd rather suffer with insomnia than hyper insomnia this sucks

[@angeloreyes357]

Strong black coffee doesnt work anymore..felt like im gonna fall..during the day its worse i felt like a zombie..im so tired even though im not doing any strenous work or activity..everything seems to be slowing down..slow motion.

[@serious_killer1653]

Gettin better now ?

[@Menhera_Clown]

Caffeine is a short term solution because it causes your brain to produce more sleepy chemicals to make up for the ones that the Caffeine blocked then you have to drink more Caffeine to block even more sleepy chemicals which causes you brain to make more It's a cycle that will most definitely make you more tired in the long run

[@priyanshunishad9667]

I don't know wtf is happening with me I just can't sit on my table N study for 1 hour , I use to study 6 hour in one go but these days I m sleeping way too much , idk what should I do

[@manchalelonde6116]

Nice

[@Micahways]

I’ve been dizzy and vomiting 🤮 everyday, it’s been over three weeks including today. What should I drink or eat, and why is happening please? I went to the doctor and get medicine. If I stop taking medicine I vomited but if I take medicine it’s normal.

[@leonardobruce929]

how are you?

[@Micahways]

@@leonardobruce929 I went to hospital and check the inside of my stomach with little camera then get some medicine, am good now, thanks.

[@Micahways]

@@madataye176 You are right! I went to hospital and check the inside of my stomach with little camera then get some medicine, am good now, thanks.

[@leonardobruce929]

@@Micahways im glad that you're doing fine :))

[@theironmansmartaf2061]

@@Micahways you okay man??

[@Ariel-my7lh]

I suffered with insomnia before I guess this is how my brain takes revenge

[@howtr4748]

My father had been operated because of intercranial aneurysm and now, i think he has this because he is always sleeping. I dont know what to do. We are having a hard time feeding him and taking his medicines because of this

[@pleuroplasma67]

Every symptom matched except loss of appetite. In my case its extra appetite. More like I eat how much needed still feel hungry

[@onon1767]

Try check you thyroid function

[@pleuroplasma67]

@@onon1767 i've been suggested that so i'll do that soon thank you

[@Urdutv447]

I'm facing this satiuton after 8 hours of night sleep I'm still feeling very tired 😫 sleepy my eyes closing every single movement 😞

[@ramasubramaniankrishnamoor2460]

Excessive sleepiness can have causes that aren't due to underlying diease.

[@mrrishiraj88]

👍

[@another8125]

Well good luck in getting anything prescribed to help it, they wont give you anything unless you get narcolepsy which is different to hypersomnia.

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

That’s so true ..

[@GiovannaMcneil]

I’m in the army I think It ruined me forever I sleep way too much and still wake up tired I even jolt awake throughout the night :( I’m never well rested

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

I was in the army for 3 weeks and the lack of sleep nearly killed me

[@moodenhancer4803]

I feel back pain and sleep i have vit 12 deficiency but I don't know is it reason or not but even after sleeping plenty of time i can't more than 1-2 hrs

[@NadewyUFO]

Same here. Certain joint/general pains is what eventually leads to me oversleeping and taking naps at random and sometimes inconvenient times, but it also one of the better ways to alleviate some of the pain, so..

[@moodenhancer4803]

@@NadewyUFO yes but oversleeping causes ecxessive time loss i generally feel pain in tarsals and then i give up and start falling asleep.

[@artteam3977]

In the last frame, the doctor himself drinking at the bar 😂

[@miamiman196]

What's the difference between hypersomnia and narcolepsi?

[@MeowMeowMeowX3333]

Narcolepsy involves falling asleep suddenly and uncontrollably even when not tired, hypersomnias usually feel so tired they can't help but fall asleep but they're aware that they're falling asleep.

[@mainuddin7095]

Nice explanation sir.

[@laurensaunders4198]

I tend to sleep more but I don't think I have hypersomnia

[@lindanorris2455]

HOOKWORM AND LYME DISEASE WILL DO IT!

[@ibrahimjaved1744]

Can anyone help ... I have never been a fan of sleeping .. and I had trouble in past during my childhood as far as i can remember when when i put myself in bed my mind would wonder for a long time ... during my late teens i slipped and injured my back which caused me further sever sleep issues .. it went for 19 years and during covid who whole backache issue got resolved (miraculously) .. I can now put myself in bed and within minutes i can go to sleep. I go to bed earl and walk up very early too. However my routine in morning is to read book but as soon as i will read within 10 mins I would get sleepy. Then I take a quick nap, like 15 mins to 45mins max and back on my desk. Again I get sleepy even tough I get fairly good sleep at night. During day I get sleepy time to time even if i am in a meeting or at computer etc. Also i get sleepy during driving but for that I will simply pull over and take a quick nap. I was very high on coffee so I have completely quit coffee. Also I don't drink alcohol or fizzy drinks. Diet is good as I now fast between 9am till 6pm . But still I get sleepy throughout the day from time to time. Often I take power naps. They can go between 2 to 4 times a day sometimes. Can anyone help why its happening and how can i solve this ... Luckily I am self employed working from home so I don't have to answer boss. When I am doing physical work I don't get that sleepy but if tired then I need a power nap. During indoor hours I hardly get tired but sleepy quite often. If anyone has come across this and solved it then please let me know too. I probably need to start with Omega and Vitamin D . Apart from that I cant see where the problem comes from .. Your input will be highly appreciated. Thanks

[@MedicalCentric]

It sounds like you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be caused by various factors including sleep disorders, nutritional deficiencies, or lifestyle habits. Consulting with a healthcare professional for a thorough evaluation is advisable to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

[@salmanahmed1240]

I have same issue since 4 years. I sleep for 12 13 hours but still feel sleepy whole day and also take a nap in the afternoon. I consulted neurologist he prescribed me antidepressants but they helped me little bit and I didn't recover fully. Then I consulted pulmonologist he prescribed me SPSG and narcolepsy test. I got SPSG test but it was unsuccessful because I couldn't sleep whole night and I was unable to get test again because it's expensive. Then doctor suggested me BIPAP machine but It was very uncomfortable and I couldn't sleep then he prescribed me modafinil tablet but tablet is increasing my heartbeat. Don't know how to cure this problem.

[@MedicalCentric]

Given your persistent symptoms and unsuccessful treatments, I recommend consulting a sleep specialist for a comprehensive evaluation, possibly considering alternative testing methods or seeking a second opinion to explore other underlying causes and treatments.

[@salmanahmed1240]

@@MedicalCentric recently sleep specialist has recommended me methylphenidate.

[@nazigol900]

Which doctor should we go to

[@bobbyboucher6661]

The witch doctor

[@shaverred1030]

@@bobbyboucher6661 Which Witch Doctor?

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

You can try someone specialised in neurology

[@arungowtham7518]

Somnologist

[@calliecarter1645]

sleep medicine doctor! but normally you need a referral to get into one, so you have to see your normal family physician first

[@mdmuhin5355]

i'm facing the same problem 🥺.....i used to study till 12 A.m.Recently i go to bed nearly at 8:30 pm or 9 pm....also i fell deathly tired all the time & lack of Attention/concentration . NOW My LIFE IS MISERABLE 😭😭

[@MedicalCentric]

I'm sorry to hear that and that it's affecting your daily life. Please consult with a healthcare professional who can properly evaluate your symptoms and provide guidance tailored to your specific situation

[@mdmuhin5355]

@@MedicalCentric Thanks a lot for Your recommendation🙂🙂

[@MA-qg8qb]

I have been sleeping for 20 hrs, at first i thought i was just tired, a day like this is normal but now it has become a routine the my sleep timing is being stretching to the point that i am unable to performa my basic routine functions.

[@lifeclips3329]

I have this too

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

Same

[@roronoazoro3634]

Same but it's 14 hours 😪

[@bluestorm9651]

Diagnosed with hypersomnia. Prescribed modafinil. Doesn't work

[@nishita6881]

It DOES NOT work at all

[@bluestorm9651]

@@Yvettep777 Several months back I was put on Armadafanil. The anxiety and nightmares I got from it were too much. I'm pretty much on nothing at this point. Hopefully you will find something that works.

[@olivercromwell1967]

@@bluestorm9651did u manage to find a way around it? maybe something u do that helps?

[@laylamloukhi6189]

I sleep so much I don't know if it is caused by my depression or by a physical disease I feel always sleepy I sleep at least 17 hours a day Please give some food that decrease hypersomnia

[@Urdutv447]

Me too brother 😭

[@sherryonono9791]

You good now?

[@Urdutv447]

@@sherryonono9791 yes

[@Dirac7000]

@@Urdutv447how?

[@mr.speyside5240]

Orrrrr…getting a CPAP machine!

[@jenstudies-booksbones6711]

CPAP is mostly for sleep apnea

[@ChildCONTENT0]

Can you make a video about depression😢

[@mehdichikh7378]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years. With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[@Dineshkumar-kz1xn]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episodeenough to start working on my mental health

[@sazzadhossain7013]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need

[@Why444x.]

He's Reid_myco

[@Why444x.]

He's Reid_myco

[@rebeccadebassige6804]

I just slept like 16 hours the other day.

[@MedicalCentric]

Experiencing prolonged sleep, such as 16 hours in a single day, may be indicative of hypersomnia, a condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. While occasional changes in sleep patterns are common, persistent hypersomnia could be related to various factors such as sleep disorders, depression, or other medical conditions. It's essential to pay attention to any accompanying symptoms, changes in mood, or ongoing issues with excessive sleep and consider consulting with a healthcare professional. They can help identify the underlying cause and recommend appropriate interventions or treatments based on a comprehensive assessment of your sleep patterns and overall health.

[@cheyennealvis8284]

DEXADRINE

[@user-dl8rt4rt6u]

Damn the only cure is stimulants? That sounds like the road to drug addiction

[@whitey1686]

I’ll stick with three white monsters and an echelon drink

[@Sky_bears]

Whis i had this condition 🥺

[@calliecarter1645]

wtf no you dont. that is a rude thing to say

[@paigelarkins9514]

yeah no you don’t. when you have no quality of life to do literally anything at the age that you should be going out and having fun. and no one taking you seriously of how tired you are. and no matter where you are you need naps 2-5 times during the day to keep up w everyone. yeah. i don’t wish it upon anyone. finally just got diagnosed after months - years of this and i’m finally feeling normal and not like a zombie.

[@olivercromwell1967]

@@paigelarkins9514Glad you feel better. i suffer from it sadly and i’m still on my way to find a solution,can you share some info about a cure?

[@Dirac7000]

@@paigelarkins9514what helped for you?

[@dianarojo-jewell4070]

It's fun being mentally confused and exhausted throughout the day and considered lazy by people because you're still tired even though you "sleep enough". The low appetite becomes a feedback loop - tired because undernourished; undernourished because too tired to properly take care of self. Body and brain starts to suffer worse. Tired again