Hypersomnia - any experiences?

[Meraki]

Just wondering if anyone has dealt with hypersomnia - either themselves or a family member. I know about the meds but am wondering if anyone has found any lifestyle / behavioral changes that have worked for them. Does going to bed at a specific time or getting up at the same time every day help? Does avoiding all alcohol and caffeine make a big difference? Does exercising make it better or worse for you? Did it improve with time?

Just wondering what has worked or not worked for you or for others you know...

[nola1202]

I think I have this problem at times. I could sleep all day if I didn't have dogs that won't let me. I sleep until about 11 or 12 every day that I'm off work. Then when I wake up I feel like a slug. Getting moving is so hard.

I was sleeping even more than this a few years ago. I began to suffer from reflux and went to the MD. He asked about my sleeping habits and after a few tests it was determined that I had mono. I never even knew I had mono. I didn't have any typical symptoms (sore throat, swollen glands, ect.) The mono ran its course, steroids helped. I actually quit sleeping so much for a while. But now I'm sleeping all the time again.

It annoys my husband so bad. On the weekends he literally has to drag me out of bed at 11 so we can get stuff done. It is very frustrating. I'm 25 years old so you would think I wouldn't need so much sleep.

I never have a problem getting up for work though. I hit the snooze a few times and then I'm up and by the time I'm at work I'm quite cheerful. After a cup of coffee of course.

ditto. Nothing really helps, depression yes, on meds yes, those do help a lot, counseling did years, no change. exercise does help, recognizing that feeling sleepy can be from lack of exercise and boredom helps. same goes for work, if I have to be responsible and i'm there. otherwise I'm not.