Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs HypersomniaUpdated: 2018-05-25Self-careSelf-care includes having a regular sleep schedule, avoiding driving while drowsy, avoiding alcohol or medications that may affect sleep, and losing weight if overweight. When to make a doctor's appointmentSee a doctor if: Excessive daytime sleepiness Loud snoring while sleeping Pauses in breathing during sleep Sleepiness while driving © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use