Oversleep syndrome: Difference between revisions
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Oversleep syndrome (OSS) is when a sleeper trying to adapt to a polyphasic schedule keeps oversleeping uncontrollably. This syndrome is often reached after a long adaptation and after sleep deprivation reaches unmanageable levels. | Oversleep syndrome (OSS, alternatively "Oversleeping syndrome") is when a sleeper trying to adapt to a polyphasic schedule keeps oversleeping uncontrollably. This syndrome is often reached after a long adaptation and after sleep deprivation reaches unmanageable levels. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
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== Effects == | == Effects == | ||
Over long periods, oversleep syndrome causes a sleeper's schedule to become [[Random]]. This has been shown to be bad for one's long term health, possibly causing lasting damage. | |||
Possible effects might include: | |||
* Inability to stay or fall asleep at consistent times | |||
* Random tiredness throughout the day | |||
* Impaired ability to gain SWS or REM (lowered overall sleep quality) | |||
== Recovery == | == Recovery == | ||
