{"id":19828,"date":"2020-08-11T11:40:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T04:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcenter.com\/?p=19828"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T04:13:54","slug":"what-cause-excessive-sleepiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/what-cause-excessive-sleepiness\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes excessive daytime sleepiness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common problem that many people experience, despite trying to find the causes and solutions without success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, I will explain what actually causes excessive daytime sleepiness and how to deal with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why am I so sleepy during the day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, excessive daytime sleepiness can stem from three main problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lifestyle patterns.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily lifestyle factors can contribute to daytime drowsiness, including staying up late for several consecutive days, consuming excessive carbohydrates, drinking caffeinated beverages in the afternoon, and simply being more alert at night than during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mental health issues.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emotional changes are another factor that can cause excessive daytime sleepiness. This can stem from boredom, anxiety about current events, and in some individuals, it may be accompanied by depression or stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Physical health problems.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain health problems can also cause daytime sleepiness. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/what-is-insomnia\/\">Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This occurs when the body becomes accustomed to not sleeping at night. Over time, this disrupts the body&#039;s circadian rhythm. Instead of feeling sleepy and falling asleep at night, one ends up not sleeping at night or not getting enough rest, leading to drowsiness and the desire to nap during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/what-is-sleep-apnea\/\">Sleep apnea<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a condition characterized by respiratory disruptions during sleep, leading to oxygen deprivation in various internal organs and frequent awakenings during the night, disrupting the sleep cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/what-is-narcolepsy\/\">Narcolepsy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a sleep disorder characterized by constant sleepiness and irregular sleep patterns. Patients typically experience persistent drowsiness regardless of how much they sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheerful Disease<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stems from being accustomed to working late into the night, even until dawn, because nighttime is quiet, allowing for better concentration, clearer thinking, and easier ideas than during the day, resulting in less fatigue and less drowsiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some initial ways to address excessive daytime sleepiness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/5-things-to-avoid-before-bed\/\">Modify your sleep habits.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your food and drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce your stress and anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treated using medical methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excessive daytime sleepiness not only leads to a lack of freshness but also negatively impacts work performance and daily life. Therefore, it&#039;s crucial to identify the root cause and find appropriate solutions before the problem escalates to the point of no return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you know that your excessive daytime sleepiness is caused by snoring or sleep apnea, you can consult with the NK Sleepcare team on what to do next, or seek advice from a specialist doctor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common problem many people experience, despite trying to find the causes and solutions without success. This article will explain the causes of excessive daytime sleepiness and how to address it. Why do we feel so sleepy during the day? Actually, excessive daytime sleepiness can stem from three main problems: 1. Lifestyle: Daily lifestyles contribute to daytime sleepiness, including staying up late for several consecutive days, consuming excessive carbohydrates, or drinking caffeinated beverages in the afternoon. Being more alert at night than during the day is also a factor. 2. Mental Health: Emotional changes can also cause excessive daytime sleepiness. This can stem from boredom, anxiety, and in some individuals, depression or stress. 3. Physical Health: Certain physical health problems can also cause daytime sleepiness. For example, the body becomes accustomed to not sleeping at night, disrupting the circadian rhythm. Instead of feeling sleepy and sleeping at night, one experiences insufficient sleep or lack of rest, leading to drowsiness and a desire to nap during the day. This is a type of syndrome where breathing abnormalities occur during sleep, leading to oxygen deprivation in various internal organs and frequent awakenings during the night, disrupting the sleep cycle. It&#039;s also a sleep disorder characterized by constant daytime sleepiness and irregular sleep patterns. Patients often experience persistent drowsiness regardless of how much they sleep, stemming from a habit of working late into the night because the quietness of nighttime allows for better concentration and mental clarity, resulting in less fatigue and less drowsiness. How can you initially address excessive daytime sleepiness? Excessive daytime sleepiness not only leads to a lack of freshness but also negatively impacts work performance and daily life. Therefore, it&#039;s crucial to identify the cause and find appropriate solutions before the problem escalates. If you know your excessive daytime sleepiness is caused by snoring or sleep apnea, you can consult with the NK Sleepcare team for advice on how to proceed or seek guidance from a specialist doctor.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":192707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1352],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sleeping"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1352,"label":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/what-cause-excessive-sleepiness.jpg",1200,628,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"\u0e19\u0e1e.\u0e27\u0e23\u0e27\u0e31\u0e12\u0e19\u0e4c \u0e2a\u0e38\u0e27\u0e23\u0e23\u0e13\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e4c","author_link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/author\/dr-worawat-suwannaruxa\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1352,"name":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19","slug":"sleeping","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1352,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":34,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1352,"category_count":34,"category_description":"","cat_name":"\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e02\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e19","category_nicename":"sleeping","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19828"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192911,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19828\/revisions\/192911"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}