Diving into the Realm of Hypersomnia: Five Fascinating Facts that Redefine Sleep
January 31, 2024
The realm of sleep is a complex one, with hypersomnia - a condition causing excessive sleepiness - sitting at its core. Hypersomnia involves feeling intensely drowsy throughout the day or spending long hours in sleep, often crossing the boundaries of the generally accepted 7-9 hours. It's more severe than just feeling a bit sleepy; it's like a heavy blanket of fatigue that wraps around you, making your daily activities hard to carry out. Coming face-to-face with hypersomnia requires understanding the different forms it takes - Primary Hypersomnia and Secondary Hypersomnia. Primary is when it occurs on its own, whereas secondary is a consequence of another health condition.