{"id":1663,"date":"2020-06-14T23:14:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T23:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bedguard.com.au\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2020-06-14T23:14:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-14T23:14:40","slug":"can-oversleeping-be-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedguard.com.au\/backup\/can-oversleeping-be-a-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Can oversleeping be a problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With inadequate sleep affecting around 33-45% of adults in Australia[i]<\/a>, you may think that there\u2019s no such thing as too much sleep. However, oversleeping can have detrimental effects as well.<\/p>\n

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How much sleep do we need?<\/h2>\n

While there is no \u2018magic\u2019 number of hours we should sleep for, experts agree that the average adult should aim for 7-9 hours sleep each night. However, this amount may increase during periods of illness, or if you\u2019ve been more active than usual. Babies, children and teenagers also need more than adults.<\/p>\n

How much is too much?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s perfectly fine to sleep extra hours over the weekend, especially if you don\u2019t get enough sleep during the week. However, if you regularly sleep more than 9 hours every night then it may be a problem.<\/p>\n

What causes oversleeping?<\/h2>\n

Oversleeping can be caused by a number of factors. One of these is a sleep disorder called hypersomnia. This condition causes people to feel extremely sleepy during the day, which is not relieved by taking a nap<\/a>. It also causes these people to sleep for unusually long periods at night.<\/p>\n

Obstructive sleep apnoea<\/a>, a disorder characterised by repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the throat while you\u2019re asleep, which can cause you to stop breathing for anywhere from 10 seconds to one minute. Because this interrupts your natural sleep pattern, it can increase your need to sleep.<\/p>\n

Other causes include alcohol consumption<\/a>, prescription medications, and depression.<\/p>\n

What are the effects of too much sleep?<\/h2>\n

Research has shown that oversleeping can increase the risk of a number of medical problems. These include:<\/p>\n