[Hypersomnias. Myth and reality. Global approach]

Area of Science:

• Neurophysiology
• Psychology

Context:

• Advances in neurophysiology necessitate a clearer definition of hypersomnia.
• Hypersomnia presents diverse clinical manifestations across age groups.

Purpose:

• To define the concept of hypersomnia.
• To review clinical presentations of hypersomnia in adults and children.
• To explore psychogenic hypersomnia using psychoanalytical theory.

Summary:

• The study categorizes clinical presentations of hypersomnia in pediatric and adult populations.
• It examines the relationship between somatic symptoms and psychological factors in psychogenic hypersomnia.
• Psychoanalytical perspectives are utilized to understand the underlying mechanisms of psychogenic hypersomnia.

Impact:

• Provides a comprehensive overview of hypersomnia for clinicians and researchers.
• Enhances understanding of the interplay between psychological distress and sleep disorders.
• Contributes to the conceptualization of hypersomnia within neurophysiological and psychological frameworks.