Do I Have Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

Do you have excessive daytime sleepiness (persistent sleepiness that occurs despite adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep)?

Do you sleep more than 10-11 hours per night?

Do you have increased need for sleep during the day, even while at work, or during a meal or conversation?

Do you have a non-refreshing or non-restorative sleep (you feel just as tired as you did before bed)?

Do you have daytime naps that do not relieve drowsiness?

Do you have difficulty waking up from a sleep (you need multiple alarm clocks and morning rituals to wake up)?

Do you have difficulty waking up and feel an uncontrollable desire to go back to sleep?

Do you feel grogginess and disorientation upon awakening?

Do you have headaches?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have idiopathic hypersomnia. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive sleepiness during the day, even after a good or prolonged night's sleep. People with IH have difficulty waking up after a night's sleep, often requiring multiple alarm clocks to ensure they get up for school or work. Symptoms usually begin between adolescence and young adulthood, and can develop over months. In some people, the symptoms remain stable over a long period of time, while in others they can become worse. People with this disorder have difficulty performing daily activities.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have idiopathic hypersomnia. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological disorder that refers to excessive daytime sleepiness in people who slept longer than seven hours during the night. People with IH have difficulty waking up not only after a night's sleep, but also after an afternoon nap. Napping is usually not refreshing and the person still feels tired. A person with idiopathic hypersomnia sleeps more than 11 hours out of every 24. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a chronic disorder that negatively affects the quality of life. The exact cause of IH is not known, and diagnosing is challenging.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have idiopathic hypersomnia. Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a sleep disorder in which a person has excessive sleepiness during the day. Also, a person with this condition has difficulty waking up from sleep. Waking up is accompanied by a feeling of lethargy and disorientation. A person has a kind of mental haze, so it is difficult to think clearly and perform everyday tasks. Treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia involves an individual approach that is tailored to your needs and the severity of your condition. Treatment includes cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.