Why Do I Feel So Extremely Sleepy During The Day?

Do you experience constant tiredness?

Do you take naps throughout the day without ever relieving drowsiness?

Do you have difficulty waking from long periods of sleep?

Do you experience irritability?

Do you have a loss of appetite?

Do you experience low energy levels?

Do you have difficulty remembering?

Are you anxious?

Do you experience slow thinking or speech?

Do you feel restless?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have a serious, clinical problem with feeling sleepy. Fatigue is a common symptom of several conditions, but more often it’s caused by lifestyle factors that are easy to fix.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two symptoms related to frequent feelings of sleepiness. The best thing you can do is to discuss your symptoms with your doctor, especially if they are having a negative impact on your daily activities. Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, and he will review your medical history. He may also want to do a physical exam to test alertness. Based on the results you may, or you may not meet the diagnostic criteria for hypersomnia. Hypersomnia is a mental health problem in which someone feels excessive sleepiness during the day. Hypersomnia is not a life-threatening condition, but it may have a big impact on a person’s quality of life.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have hypersomnia. It is very important to discuss your symptoms with a doctor. Hypersomnia can have a big impact on your quality of life. Because hypersomnia makes you feel overly tired, you may have a hard time doing your daily activities.