What happens if you sleep too much?

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Dr Chandra P

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Excessive sleeping can increase the risk of Diabetes, Obesity,sleep apnea, depression etc

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really struggling to fall asleep. My eyes feel super sleepy, but I can't seem to actually drift off into sleep. Are there any drops or medicines you could recommend that could help with this? I'm starting to get a bit concerned.

yes,visit your foe appropriate management

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I'm thinking about switching to night shifts for 2 weeks every couple of months. Do you think this could mess with my biological clock or have any negative effects on my health?

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