Table of contents:
- Why do we sleep so long?
- 6 diseases that arise due to sleeping too long
- How can you not sleep too long?
Who doesn't enjoy sleep? Lying on a soft mattress, hugging a bolster, coupled with the cold air conditioner makes us comfortable and it feels like we want to continue sleeping, rather than having to work or do activities.
However, if we follow our heart and continue to sleep beyond the normal hours of sleep recommended by experts, it turns out that there are many dangers that can threaten.
In general, sleep is the best way to restore the body to be in shape again. Especially when sleeping at night, to be able to do activities the next day. Lack of sleep can make it difficult for us to concentrate, reduce our power of analysis, inhibit creativity, and trigger certain diseases.
However, too much sleep also has an effect that is more or less the same as not getting enough sleep. Plus, lack of sleep also increases the risk of various diseases, even death. How come?
Why do we sleep so long?
The researchers explained that there are two factors that make us sleep too long (too long here is more than 9 hours), namely depression and low socioeconomic status. Both of them have an effect on our health condition directly or indirectly.
People with low socioeconomic status or disadvantaged people usually avoid going to the hospital or to the doctor because of the high cost. As a result, they tend to ignore bodily symptoms that suggest other serious illnesses, one of which may be causing them to sleep too long.
But basically, our sleep time also depends on our age and activity level, as well as our body condition and lifestyle habits. For people who suffer from hypersomnia, sleeping too long is not a result of laziness, but it is a medical disorder.
Hypersomnia makes people need to sleep very long, which cannot be replaced by naps. Therefore, when sleeping at night, people suffering from hypersomnia take longer than normal people. As a result, they can experience symptoms of anxiety, sluggishness, and memory problems due to prolonged sleep.
Sleep apnea obstructive disorders, which cause a person to stop breathing briefly during sleep, can also increase the need for sleep. This is because sleep apnea disrupts the normal sleep cycle.
But calm down, don't be afraid. Of course not everyone who likes sleeping too long (including you may) have a sleep disorder. Other possible causes of prolonged sleep can be certain substances, such as alcohol and some prescription drugs. Other medical conditions, such as depression, can cause people to sleep too long.
6 diseases that arise due to sleeping too long
When you sleep too long and feel something "wrong" with your body, so that your activities are disturbed, it's a good idea to check with your doctor. Who knows you are suffering from some illness as written on Kompas.com below, because you often sleep too long.
- Diabetes
Several studies have shown that people who sleep too long or don't get enough sleep are more likely to develop diabetes.
- Heart disease
In WebMD.com, described Nurse Health Study involving about 72,000 women. The analysis showed that of the women who slept 9-11 hours per night, 38% of them would suffer from coronary heart disease, compared to women who slept 8 hours per night. However, researchers have not been able to identify a reason for the association of heart disease with sleeping too much.
- Quick forget
Sleep is good for strengthening memory skills. However, if you sleep more than 9 hours per day, you will actually feel the opposite effect. Excessive or prolonged sleep will slow down the function of brain cells, thus showing signs of senility.
- Depression
Many studies have studied this problem, even experts say 15% of people with depression like sleeping too long. Some of them stated that people with depression tend to sleep longer than normal people. Unfortunately, sleeping too long also exacerbates the person's depression problems.
- Back pain
People who sleep too long tend to suffer back pain more often, except when sleeping on a special mattress that is tailored to their body condition. However, if you feel uncomfortable and are afraid that things will get worse, you should immediately consult a doctor.
- Obesity
When we sleep, the body's metabolism runs slower, so when we sleep too long, sooner or later we can be threatened with obesity. In one study, people who slept too long had a 21% higher risk than normal people for obesity.
How can you not sleep too long?
It might be a little difficult at first, but if you start slowly, you can definitely live it. Yup, if you start practicing sleeping on time or sleeping healthily for 7-8 hours per day, your body will get used to these hours of sleep and will wake up on its own after 8 hours.
Experts recommend that you set your bedtime and wake-up time at the same time each day. They also recommend that you reduce your caffeine and alcohol consumption at bedtime.
Exercising regularly and making your bedroom comfortable, can make you sleep better and better quality, and help you sleep a normal time.
