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What Could Cause Drowsiness, Excessive Sleeping, Poor Memory And The Inability To Retain Information In The Long Run?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2022
Question: Hello Doctor,
I feel drowsy and very sleepy entire day at work. Even after having 12 hours of slep I feel sleepy at work.
I find myself having problem with poor memory and am unable to retain information for long term.
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Answered by Dr. K. V. Anand (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Stress Disorder

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Drowsiness or excess sleepiness, lack of concentration and memory problems could be due to work stress. Are you experiencing work stress for around a month?

The stress problem could be due to anxiety. Are you basically an anxious or worrying person?

Deep Disappointment can also lead to the given symptoms. Have you experienced any deep disappointing incidents in the near Past?

Please provide as much information as possible.

Take care
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What Could Cause Drowsiness, Excessive Sleeping, Poor Memory And The Inability To Retain Information In The Long Run?

Brief Answer: Stress Disorder Detailed Answer: Hi, Drowsiness or excess sleepiness, lack of concentration and memory problems could be due to work stress. Are you experiencing work stress for around a month? The stress problem could be due to anxiety. Are you basically an anxious or worrying person? Deep Disappointment can also lead to the given symptoms. Have you experienced any deep disappointing incidents in the near Past? Please provide as much information as possible. Take care