Is sleep addiction a real thing? 

 When it becomes nearly impossible to open your eyes in the morning, or you find yourself struggling to get through the day without a nap, you have to ask yourself is sleep addiction a real thing?

 According to sleep research, the average adult needs at least 7 hours of sleep every night. This refers to actual sleep, not just time spent in bed.

 When you don't feel rested after 7 hours of sleep and feel the need to nap during the day, you may start to feel addicted to sleep.

 However, excessive sleepiness may be a sign of other health problems such as:

Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or the effect of certain medications