I'm a student and I've been feeling constantly tired even though I'm sleeping more than 8 hours a day. My TSH level is 6.66 and I'm wondering if that's related. Is it normal to sleep this much? Could it be harmful? Would really appreciate some insight into what's going on with my health.

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-A TSH level of 6.66 suggests that your thyroid might be underactive, which can cause tiredness and increased sleepiness. While getting enough rest is important, sleeping more than 8 hours consistently could indicate a need for more investigation, as exce

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