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I thought I was just tired - then I slept for 24 hours straight


Published on 2025-02-09 08:23:11 - Metro
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  • Stumbling out of the dark room, I ripped my microphone from my head and handed it to a fellow instructor. 'You've got to go and teach this class,' I said. I'd been about halfway through my usual 7am boxing session at a boutique studio in January 2019 when the headache suddenly started.

The article from Metro.co.uk recounts the experience of a woman who initially thought she was just tired but ended up sleeping for 24 hours straight. She describes waking up feeling disoriented and extremely hungry, only to realize she had slept through an entire day. This unusual occurrence led her to seek medical advice, where she learned about the potential causes of such prolonged sleep, including stress, sleep deprivation, or underlying health issues. The piece also touches on the broader implications of sleep health, highlighting how modern lifestyles can disrupt normal sleep patterns and the importance of recognizing when sleep becomes a symptom rather than just a solution to fatigue.

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[ https://metro.co.uk/2025/02/09/thought-just-tired-slept-24-hours-straight-22457627/ ]