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Problems When Sleeping Too Much
It seems that I have difficulty concentrating, focusing, thinking when I get too much sleep. For me too much sleep seems to be more than 6 hours sleep. However, if I don't get 7 or 8 hours of sleep then I am tired. If I get 8 hours of sleep then I am not tired, but then I have brain fog, like I'm half awake. I saw a sleep doctor and he didn't think that I had a sleep related problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, I have tried SAD lights - no positive effects.
I exercise on a regular basis - I am in good shape: 6 feet tall, 155 pounds. I exercise for 30 to 45 minutes 3 days per week during the work week and then more exercise on the weekend. On some days, however, I have low mental energy and brain fog and I do not exercise.
I exercise on a regular basis - I am in good shape: 6 feet tall, 155 pounds. I exercise for 30 to 45 minutes 3 days per week during the work week and then more exercise on the weekend. On some days, however, I have low mental energy and brain fog and I do not exercise.
Thank you for your response.
I have seen several doctors. One doctor suggested that I see a psychiatrist for anti-depression medication. I tried 3 - St. John's Wort, Wellbutrin and Pristiq - with no positive effect. One other thing I tried was Aderall - amphetamine salts - taken on those days in which I had low energy and couldn't concentrate. That definitely worked, helping me to focus, but only lasted for a few hours.
I have seen several doctors. One doctor suggested that I see a psychiatrist for anti-depression medication. I tried 3 - St. John's Wort, Wellbutrin and Pristiq - with no positive effect. One other thing I tried was Aderall - amphetamine salts - taken on those days in which I had low energy and couldn't concentrate. That definitely worked, helping me to focus, but only lasted for a few hours.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi, your history suggests that you have milder form of sleep disorder hence we cannot put you into particular medical condition. Your sleep- wake cycle is bit altered. This is possible that there can change in the pattern of sleep depending on age, environmental factors, stress, work environment, family etc.
Once you sleep, your sleep architecture seems to be fine i.e. stages of sleep. You do not need any major therapeutic interventions for your condition. This is common when there is a disturbance in normal sleep pattern.
The therapy for this condition includes retaining of normal circadian rhythm by non-pharmacological therapy which includes; Photo therapy, maintenance of sleep hygiene. You need to go for morning exercises and work out which will make you fresh and active all day and tiredness at the end of day will help you to induce sleep naturally.
I suggest you to consult physician. Take care and regards.
Once you sleep, your sleep architecture seems to be fine i.e. stages of sleep. You do not need any major therapeutic interventions for your condition. This is common when there is a disturbance in normal sleep pattern.
The therapy for this condition includes retaining of normal circadian rhythm by non-pharmacological therapy which includes; Photo therapy, maintenance of sleep hygiene. You need to go for morning exercises and work out which will make you fresh and active all day and tiredness at the end of day will help you to induce sleep naturally.
I suggest you to consult physician. Take care and regards.
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