Why Do I Sleep So Much?

[LadyMai]

If I don't set an alarm, have food in front of me, or have something I immediately have to get up for, I'll sleep 10-12 hours every day, no problem. What in the world would cause such a thing?! I've tracked sleep on an app on my phone, which also recorded if I was snoring. Not a thing. I move around maybe once every 3-4 hours or so. Very regular. And it's not for long. Just a blanket rustle or two and that's it.

[NeoJr]

You should be happy that you sleep so easily. I don't think it is a problem, other people that can't sleep much envy you. How long do you sleep when u have to get up for something ?

[HelenaFitbit]

I wish I could sleep as much @LadyMai! But I do have some ocasions that I'll sleep for 12+ hours straight; in my case it's because I've had Anaemia. 

Getting a regular blood test to see where you're standing would be a great thing, if you don't want a needle near you , increase your greens! 

[SunsetRunner]

wow i wish that i could sleep that long!!! i have trouble sleeping in all the time.

[LadyMai]

Well I do take melatonin because I tend to be sleepy during the day but feeling super hyper and productive at night. I currently have a general schedule of waking up at 2pm and sleeping at 4am.

I guess it's not a big deal. Just worries me sometimes that maybe I shouldn't be sleeping so much. If I have to get up for something I'll make sure I get at least 5-6 hours. I lead a rather lax life right now though since I'm waiting on visa things and I have no children or animals. Just me and my work at home bf.

[Ukase]

A lot of this has to do with your lifestyle. Melatonin has no impact on sleep duration - it just send a message to your brain that it's time to shut down. 

If you were to adopt a sleep cycle that started at 10 or 11pm, I think you'd find that your sleep duration would change.