Why Even After Sleeping For 6-7 Hours, I Feel Drowsy Like Throughout Daytime?

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2022

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Question : Hello doctor, everyday even after sleeping for 6-7 hours, i feel drowsy like throughout daytime. The body doesn't seem tired, it's just that drowsiness in my eyes & around that makes me feel to lie down.

Even after laying down, mostly i can't sleep & it's more of a hibernation node which remains. What is supposedly wrong with me? This has been going on for years on & off now. This has made my life hell as i don't want to do anything during daytime.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhishek Juneja (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The symptoms are suggestive of asthenia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The symptoms are suggestive of asthenia. These symptoms arise mainly because of stress and anxiety. It's due to neurochemical imbalance in the brain. Apart from anti stress pills like sertraline and Escitalopram, meditation and yoga also help in getting over these symptoms.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhishek Juneja (6 hours later)

Thanks doctor. Generally, with medication etc. how much time does it take to get fully cured ? i do have this long standing issue so i am expecting it might take some time but can i expect any improvement during initial days of starting meds. as a sign that medicine is working?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhishek Juneja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It takes 3-6 months.

Detailed Answer:
It generally takes 3-6 months of treatment to get over these symptoms. The effect of these medicines start to come after 2-4 weeks of initiating the treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Abhishek Juneja (14 hours later)

Thanks doctor, one last query is that can i take sertraline etc alongside gabapentin or pregabalin say like sertraline in morning and gaba in night as i take it for neuropathy ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhishek Juneja (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, sertraline and Gabapentin can be taken together.

Detailed Answer:
These medicines are safe to be taken together in a day after consultation with your doctor.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI