Hypersomnia Disorder

 

Chronically sleep-deprived people frequently experience excessive tiredness, also known as hypersomnolence. However, for some people, even after a restful sleep, their extreme exhaustion persists. While it is not a condition in and of itself, persistent hypersomnolence may indicate one, such as hypersomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or insomnia. The symptoms of hypersomnia can lower the quality of life and increase the risk of developing other illnesses. 

 

Introduction:

 

When you have hypersomnia, you experience significant daytime tiredness while obtaining ample (or more than adequate) sleep. If you have hypersomnia, you usually wake up during the day. Your capacity to perform at work and socially, as well as your quality of life and the likelihood of accidents, are all negatively impacted by hypersomnia. Your sleep specialist will inquire about your symptoms, medical background, sleep history, and current medications. You may need A sleep diary to record your sleeping and waking routines. A small, watch-like device called an actigraphy sensor that can detect changes in your sleep-wake cycle over a period of weeks may be required of you.

Various psychiatric and sleep organizations use different classification systems and subcategories for hypersomnia. These classifications are still changing, which makes things more complicated. There are two basic forms of hypersomnia, secondary hypersomnia and primary hypersomnia, which are more generally acknowledged criteria.

• Having secondary hypersomnia indicates that another known factor is to blame for your extreme sleepiness.
• Hypersomnia, which is primary, is a condition unto itself. It cannot be a sign of another health issue or a circumstance that brought it on. 

 

Causes and Symptoms:

 

Researchers are still investigating to determine what neural processes in the brain lead to hypersomnolence. People might have increased neurotransmitters, which are believed to make people sleepy. This increase may have similar effects as a sleeping aid. Although the precise component or molecule responsible for hypersomnolence is still unknown, researchers think it interacts with a chemical called y-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which encourages sleep in the brain. Sedative drugs act on the same GABA molecule to keep a patient sleepy during surgery. The following are risk factors that contribute to hypersomnia:

• Stress and excessive alcohol use
• Previously having viral infections before having head trauma
• Family history of excessive sleepiness
• Previous history of a condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, substance addiction, bipolar disorder, or melancholy

 

People with hypersomnia frequently struggle to get up, especially after a lengthy sleep. They could experience confusion and disorientation, which, in some patients, could last for many hours. The hallmark of hypersomnia is excessive daytime sleepiness, even after a whole night’s rest. This might prevent those impacted from participating in activities or events regularly. Additionally, it might be more challenging for individuals to continue functioning normally in social, professional, and family settings.

• Fear and agitation
• Decision-making and cognitive processes that are unclear
• Depression
• Hallucinations
• Low quantities of energy
• Diminished appetite
• Decreased memory
• Restlessness
• Slurred speech

 

Homeopathic Treatment for Hypersomnia Disorder:

 

Hypersomnia patients can benefit significantly from homeopathic medications. People of any age can use these natural medications because they are safe. Depending on the severity and length of the complaint, they result in excellent recovery in certain circumstances. The top homeopathic remedies that are recommended for treating cases of hypersomnia are listed below. 

• One of the leading medications for hypersomnia is Nux Moschata. When there is extreme lethargy and uncontrollable drowsiness, it is indicative. The person in need of it feels drunkenly drowsy. Vertigo can occasionally accompany episodes of being very tired. There could be mental disorientation, memory problems, sluggish thinking, and a slow flow of thoughts. There may also be mood swings from laughing to crying and vice versa. Apart from what was stated above, it is strongly recommended for narcolepsy cases with excessive sleepiness.  
• The subsequent, well-known treatment for hypersomnia is gelsemium. People who require it are frequently sleepy and tired. They experience extended sleep cycles and challenging waking. Sometimes, they could awaken with a headache. It is characterized by extreme mental drowsiness, exhaustion, and weakness. They are also mentally confused and have trouble thinking. They have a hard time focusing their attention and concentration to complete any kind of activity. 
• For those who complain of persistent sleepiness, Arsenic Album works well. They always feel they need to get more sleep after they wake up to feel rejuvenated. Additionally, they experience extreme fatigue and lethargy and constantly want to lie down. Another common issue is high anxiety—most tiny things, health issues, or future concerns cause stress. Along with the aforementioned symptoms, they are also quite restless.
• When there is excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, Agaricus is an excellent remedy. People who need it are overly eager to sleep during the day. Even right after waking up from sleep, they could feel tired. Additionally noticeable is sleepiness during or after meals. Usual symptoms include tiredness and head heaviness. Another complaint is a sense of fatigue in the lower limbs. 
• For people who are really sleepy during the day, antimonium crudum is helpful. They typically get a good night’s sleep yet wake up feeling drowsy. They have difficulty waking up in the morning and feel quite worn out. They usually have a solid need to sleep in the morning and evening. A sharp mental irritation emerges along with tiredness. It is a medication that is frequently used for older patients who drowsily. 
• Natrum Mur is a helpful medication in situations with excessive daytime sleepiness and frequent yawning. The afternoon is when the complaint is at its worst. In the morning, the individual who needs it doesn’t feel rejuvenated. Weakness is excess, and it is felt most strongly in bed first thing in the morning. Where depression is indicated, there may be some form of depression present. 
• It is essential to treat cases of extreme sleepiness using cannabis indica. The primary side effects of this medication are a strong desire to lie down during the day and impaired focus. The ability to focus the mind and pay attention to anything seems to be impaired. 
• Another vital medication for cases of severe daytime sleepiness is phosphoric acid. Sleeping is something I really want to do. This causes mental sluggishness and dullness. It comes with mental confusion and memory loss. When this happens, focusing on any activity becomes difficult. Another common issue that comes up with the above is marked weakness.