Study stress. Hypersomnia and anxiety!

It sounds like you’re dealing with a really tough combination of anxiety and hypersomnia during a high-pressure time, and that can feel incredibly frustrating and demotivating. When exams are looming, our minds often go into overdrive with worry, and our bodies respond by either staying overly alert or shutting down completely—as in your case, with excessive sleeping. This is your nervous system trying to cope with stress, but it ends up interfering with your focus and preparation. The good news is that these reactions are reversible with the right strategies, especially using structured CBT-based routines, relaxation techniques, and behavioral activation. You don’t need to feel “100% motivated” to start—taking small, consistent actions like setting a fixed wake-up time, doing short study bursts, and moving your body can reset both your energy and confidence. What you’re experiencing is not a flaw or laziness—it’s a natural stress response that many students go through, and it can be managed with a combination of practical tools and mindset shifts. You don’t have to handle this alone either; therapy can help you challenge those anxious thoughts and break the cycle of oversleeping and self-blame. Even during the toughest prep phases, there is always space for compassion toward yourself. You can still do well, even if your journey looks different from others. Take therapy, and you can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.