2006-12-15 06:03:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
maybe she's tired?
2006-12-15 06:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Saffron 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You haven't really given enough information for anyone to answer this question. Why does she say that she is sleeping so much?
If she is sleeping more than 12 hours a night be concerned. She should be getting about 10 hours a night at her age. If she isn't getting this, she may be feeling sleepy and wanting to take naps in the day.
She could be coming down with a cold or some other virus.
I don't know where you are in the world, but here in England it is cold and miserable, everyone wants to sleep more, its natural to become more lethargic in winter.
If you cannot explain, or are worried about her sleeping take her to the doctors. There are a long list for why someone may sleep more or less, and you should get to the bottom of it.
2006-12-15 14:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by As You Like It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you observed her sleep patterns? Is she sleeping non stop all night? Does she have nightgmares? Is her sleep restless? Any disturbing events at home lately (loss of a family member, divorce, etc.)? Does she have a TV set in her room?
2006-12-15 14:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by morganna_f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is no need for your child to be sleepy then it may be a sign of diabetes or in severe cases narcolepsy which is an excessive sleep disorder. check out the source and go to the doctors if you have any more worries
2006-12-15 14:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by pigglet1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a doctor or call the 24 hour nurse line listed under the hospital in the phone book
2006-12-15 14:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by someone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully your eight year old is not doing drugs as suggested above. I would suggest taking her to the doctor. Have them check her iron level. She may be anemic.
2006-12-15 14:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by Staci R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be many reasons
maybe tired after long exercise or play
not sleeping at night
or medical ie thyroid , heart check with your doctor to be honest would be wisest and safest thing to do they can put you at ease with simple blood tests
go to gp
2006-12-15 15:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by little flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say get your doc to check iron level but certainly he needs a check over and dont waste any time getting round the surgery Hope all works out OK
2006-12-15 15:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends if it seems excessive. Maybe he/she is having trouble sleeping at night, or staying up late?
2006-12-15 14:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Maho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't treat this lightly!!! That could be cause for concern!!! Keep an eye out for other signs including:
* Seclusive behavior - long periods spent in self imposed isolation.
* Lying and stealing.
* Deteriorating family relationships.
* Changes in behavior and attitude.
* Decrease in school performance.
Drug addiction is a serious problem with today's youth - and active parents is the only cure.
2006-12-15 14:09:20 · answer #10 · answered by cbt_trainer 2 · 4⤊ 3⤋
It could be she's depressed or it could be a sign of serious illness, or drugs... Or it could be your kid is just tired...
2006-12-16 10:24:48 · answer #11 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋