Know why your body may be oversleeping

Oversleeping occasionally is normal, but when your body consistently needs more than 9–10 hours of sleep, it may signal underlying imbalances. From nutritional deficiencies to lifestyle habits, several factors can push your body into recovery mode and increase sleep duration. Here are six common reasons according to sleep foundation, why oversleeping happens. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Blood Sugar Imbalances: Frequent highs and lows in blood glucose can cause daytime fatigue and morning grogginess, leading to oversleeping. Unstable energy levels also affect your sleep wake cycle. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

You are Sleeping Well at Night: Poor sleep quality fragmented sleep, late-night screen time, or environment disturbances, forces your body to compensate with oversleeping. Even 8 hours of low quality sleep can feel inadequate. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Depression or Low Mood: Emotional disorders can change the way your brain regulates sleep. Oversleeping is a common symptom of depression because the brain attempts to protect itself by slowing down activity. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Chronic Fatigue and Burnout: Mental or physical exhaustion can slow down your nervous system, making your body crave extra rest. Prolonged stress, workload pressure, and emotional fatigue often push the body into oversleeping mode. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Thyroid and Hormonal Issues: An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or hormonal disruptions slow down metabolism, making you feel sluggish and sleepy. People with thyroid issues often need more sleep to feel rested. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Vitamin Deficiency: Low levels of vitamin B12, D, iron, and magnesium can reduce energy production in cells. When your body lacks these nutrients, it may respond with constant tiredness and the need for longer sleep. (Source: Photo by unsplash)