Scarlett finds that she needs more than the 8 hours of sleep recommended for adults. If she gets less than 10 hours of sleep per night, she has difficulty concentrating, is forgetful, has problems driving, and cannot work effectively. Scarlett would most likely be diagnosed with:

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Hypersomnolence disorder is characterized by excessive sleepiness despite having a main sleep period that lasts at least 7 hours, with symptoms including difficulty being fully awake after awakening, and it can lead to significant distress or impairment in cognitive, social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Scarlett's need for more than 10 hours of sleep to function effectively aligns with symptoms of hypersomnolence disorder.

Scarlett Finds That She Needs More Than the 8 Hours