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Hypersomnolence Disorder

A neurological disorder of excessive time spent sleeping or excessive sleepiness. It can have many possible causes and can cause distress and problems with functioning.

        Anxiety, irritability

        Constant or repeated episodes of extreme sleepiness during the day

        Decreased energy

        Difficulty waking up in the morning or after daytime naps (“sleep drunkenness”)

        Feeling confused or angry when waking up

        Hallucinations

        Headaches

        Loss of appetite

        Memory problems

        Restlessness

        Sleep paralysis

        Sleeping much longer than usual (11 hours or more) but still feeling very sleepy and having trouble staying awake during the day

        Daytime naps not making you feel more alert or rested

        Trouble focusing or concentrating