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Recognize the Difference between Insomnia and Hypersomnia

Speaking of sleep disorders, maybe that immediately crossed your mind is insomnia. In fact, hypersomnia is also quite common, but many are not aware of it. Actually, what is the difference between insomnia and hypersomnia? Simply put, insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes sufferers to have trouble sleeping. Conversely, hypersomnia makes sufferers experience excessive drowsiness, making it difficult to wake up during the day and sleep longer at night.

Differences in Causes of Insomnia and Hypersomnia

The following is an explanation of the different causes of insomnia and hypersomnia:

Insomnia

Insomnia is a condition that causes a person to find it difficult to fall asleep, often wake up during sleep, and wake up too early. People with insomnia will usually wake up tired. As a result, activities throughout the day become disrupted. Based on its intensity, insomnia can be divided into two, namely acute and chronic. Acute insomnia lasts for a short time, from one night to several weeks. While chronic insomnia lasts longer, which is three nights a week, a month, or almost felt every night. There are many factors that can trigger insomnia, including:
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • An unhealthy lifestyle
  • The use of certain drugs
  • Poor sleep habits

Hypersomnia

Hypersomnia is a condition that makes a person feel tired and want to sleep even though he has slept in enough time. Hypersomnia at a glance is similar to narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that causes sudden sleep attacks and is difficult to prevent during the daytime. Meanwhile, people with hypersomnia can still resist drowsiness, even though they feel tired. Some things that can cause hypersomnia are:
  • Not having enough time to sleep at night.
  • Having an unhealthy lifestyle.
  • Obesity.
  • Depression.
  • Having other sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea.
  • Have had a head injury.
  • The use of certain drugs.
  • Genetic or hereditary.

Differences in Symptoms of Insomnia and Hypersomnia

The symptoms caused by these two sleep disorders are of course also different. Aside from insomnia and sleepiness in hypersomnia, the following are symptoms of each of these conditions:

Symptoms of insomnia

Insomnia will cause sufferers to have difficulty sleeping, usually this disorder will be accompanied by:
  • Difficult to start sleeping at night.
  • Often wake up in the middle of the night or wake up very early.
  • Wake up with a tired body.
  • Drowsiness and fatigue during the day.
  • Irritability, excessive sadness, and anxiety.
  • Difficult to concentrate.
  • Headache.
  • Feel worried about sleep.

Symptoms of hypersomnia

While the symptoms that can occur in people with hypersomnia are:
  • Feeling very tired all the time.
  • Always feel the need to take a nap.
  • Stay sleepy even if you have enough sleep or for a long period of time.
  • Difficult to concentrate.
  • Difficult to remember.
  • Easily angry or offended.
  • Often feel anxious.
  • No appetite.
The difference between insomnia and hypersomnia is clearly seen from complaints and symptoms. Both of these sleep disorders should not be underestimated, especially if it is prolonged. If you or a family member has insomnia, hypersomnia, or other sleep disorders, you should immediately consult a doctor so that it can be treated appropriately.

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