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Getting enough sleep is important for overall health and well-being, but getting too much sleep on a regular basis can actually have negative effects on the body and mind. While the amount of sleep needed can vary from person to person, most adults require around 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
Sleeping more than 9 hours per night on a regular basis, or hypersomnia, can have several potential causes and negative effects, including:
If you are regularly oversleeping and experiencing negative effects, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity or improving sleep habits, or may recommend further testing or treatment if there is an underlying medical condition causing the excessive sleep.