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Is Getting TOO MUCH Sleep Dangerous?
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What steps can you take if you’re an “oversleeper?”
If you sleep more than eight hours once in a while you shouldn’t panic, but if this is happening on a consistent basis, you may want to take these ideas into consideration:
1. Set an alarm to wake you up after an appropriate time. Aim for no more than eight hours. Going to bed earlier will make this easier.
2. Keep a consistent circadian rhythm by not sleeping in on the weekends. This throws your whole rhythm off and makes it difficult to readjust to your sleeping schedule during the workweek.
3. Expose yourself to sunlight in the morning, so your brain recognizes the correct time to “wake up.” Try leaving the blinds or drapes open in your bedroom for this purpose. Similarly, get 30-60 minutes of sunlight each day so your brain understands that right now is “awake time,” while night is “sleeping time.” This will prevent your body from trying to compensate by sleeping too much.
4. Avoid excessive artificial lighting before bed, especially from electronic screens. Use a program like f.lux to filter out the blue light emitted by your screen. This will prevent your brain from being confused, and facilitate a normal and healthy sleep cycle.
5. Use a fitness tracker to monitor your sleep, and record any changes.
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As always, talk with your doctor if you find yourself chronically oversleeping. Everyone’s body is different, and you must customize your approach to dealing with it in a way that best fits your unique health needs.
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