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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 ==
== 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 ==
