Always Feeling Tired? Common Reasons Behind Constant Sleepiness

Yes, you have a hyper-packed schedule with work, the kids, probably a new baby or someone similar who is quite demanding, school and what not.  You may also be asked to work a completely new shift too. You may think it is a great idea to get through it all with just 5 hours of sleep instead of your usual 7. Keep doing it for a while and what happens? You will feel excessively tired and annoyed and sleepy during the day.If you keep ignoring these subtle symptoms, then you may have to deal with sleep disorders later on, or may have to take medication to fall asleep.

Persistent Sleepiness: Common Causes And Remedies-

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Let us learn more about the sleep disorders themselves-

Sleep-walking

The tendency to move around or walk at home while asleep is rare.

Narcolepsy

It is a very rare condition where the person can seem to fall asleep anywhere and at any time, leading to sleep paralysis, hallucinations or having muscle weakness when feeling very emotional.

There are some changes that you could try to make, in your daily routine so that you begin to sleep better when actually necessary.

Understanding And Overcoming Constant Tiredness And Fatigue-

Now that we know the causes for hypersomnia, let us give you a list of our favourite self-help tips-

• You should NOT drink any coffee, tea or caffeinated stuff and definitely NOT smoke before going to bed.
• Sleep hygiene- look it up. Try to create a calming environment so that you fall asleep without too much trouble.
• If you manage to get some exercise in, then that can tire you out in a good way.
• Not getting the right amounts of micronutrients and macronutrients can be bad- so start planning meals and eat well and on time.
• It is much easier to fall asleep in a colder room than a very warm one- so adjust your thermostat accordingly. Use a fan or A/C to cool off or get a good blanket that is not too warm.
• You should invest in good pillows and mattresses too.
• Power naps are not banned anymore. But be sure to keep an alarm and wake up.
• You should also try to go to sleep at the same time every night- this will wire your brain’s internal clock to make melatonin and other hormones which can all help you fall asleep better and faster.

But get this- for any of these tips to work, you need to be able to pinpoint what the exact issue is and then work towards solving it effectively.

Conclusion

You should consider going to a sleep clinic or getting tested by a sleep specialist to understand why you are not able to stay awake during the day or are not able to work and concentrate properly. It may be because of excessive tiredness or medical issues too. The good news is- you will get better soon if you make strategic changes to your sleep and daytime routines but if nothing helps, then getting help is always a good thing.