its not taht i ams o lazy or sthg like taht, but i honestly feel tired and sleepy almost constantly. i sleep about 10 hours a day, and i feel sleepy anyway. i do not work, im  a student, i ahve 5 classes a week (thats not a lot, is it???) and i feel as tired as if i worked 15 hours a day , 7 days a week. does taht indicate an illness or sthg??
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No ,it's not normal. I also had this many years as a teen and up to my 40s. Dr. said you must have had mono back then, so you're immune system is impared. Also took many supplements and extra vitamins. Helped some.Then after nursing my dying mother,moving ,going through lots of emotional,stuff.Found that stress and procastion, seemed to add to my tiredness. New life ,excersise ,be happy, let go of some of,[I've got to].tackle chores you don't like first.Also new Doctor said I have chronic fatique, put me on anti-depression meds,and something pepole with narcolseply take. Feel much better,and I'm a senior. Go to Dr.until they listen to you. ALSO BE LIVING LIFE DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO.Excersize is not an option .Walking is great. It starts with the first step .Fake it till you make it.It's your life ,laugh ,be interested in things you see on walks,and soon you won't have to fake it. Please let me hear from you later on,so I'll know how you're doing.LOVE YOURSELF!!!!
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It sounds a little low, but you are young.  If you feel healthy and have plenty of energy then don't worry.  Your weight is fine for you.  But, if you are feeling low of energy, lethargic, dizzy, or sick then you may need to put on a few pounds.
48988
I think you should definately talk to your doctor. You should be able to concentrate and finish your work. You shouldn't feel sick when you yawn.
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There could be any number of reasons contributing to fatigue.  I suggest you explore your day to day life before rushing off to the doctor or self diagnosing depression.  How active are you?  You may think that excercise will wear you out, but infact it does just the opposite.  Excercise realease endorphins which are the bodies very own, NATURAL, happy chemicals.  You will feel much more enegetic if you get 20-30 minutes of physical activity daily. [it doesn't have to be strenuous either... go for a walk, do some yoga, take the stairs, park further away from the buildings in which you are visiting, ride a bicycle, jump rope! Anything!]  Secondly, what kinds of food are you taking into your body on a daily basis?  Are you eating healthy food... or junk?  Sugar (sucrose) makes you tired for sure!  So if you have a sweet tooth and you nurture it generously, you will cause highs and lows in your blood sugar levels, which could lead to diabetis.  Any food that is natural to mother Earth will provide you with oodles of energy... but you can't just look at it, you have to eat it!  And as always, drink lots of water.  Start with your diet and excercise first and foremost. Lastly, make sure you are getting enough sleep.  You said you get 8 hours of sleep, but did you know that the body operates optimally if you are in bed for sleep  by (the latest) 10pm!  Your body should be in a state of deep sleep by the time midnight rolls around as the hours between 12am-3am are when your bidy undergoes repair.  It is very crucial that your body is given full range of hours to repair itself so it releases toxins and battles physical stress.  Also remember, too much sleep will make you tired just as too little sleep will make you tried.  Take the middle path and keep a positive attitude and most likely you won't need to waste your money on a doctor who will give you similar advise!
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You should change your normal daily habits. When you sleep to much your body gets used to that and makes you constantly tired. It can also lead to being over weight. I would recomend that you try waking up early and going to bed at like 10pm. Also eat like 3 meals at a set time everyday and do a little excercise. After a week or two you'll feel better and if not my bad
506000
not sure, wake up at your normal time tomorrow and see how you feel...thats the only way you will know. if you are not better, go see your doc.
475644
I would go to your primary care physician and be completely honest as you have been here.  It could be depression without your knowing it, it could also be hormonal or loads of other things.  Wouldn't you rather just feel better?  I went, and am so grateful I did.
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I'm 45 and I was always tired with no energy, people told me I was to young to feel tired all the time so I went to the doctor and took blood test and I was real bad amenia and now I'm taking treatments for it you really need to go get blood test done and make sure you have an iron ananalsy to see if your body holds iron mind did not absorb iron so get it checked before it could lead to alot of other things to go wrong...
96060
Well, it didn't happened to me, but i think is something a little bit scaring, but if you were really tired and if you worked a lot those days...I think is normal.You should ask a doctor about this, to don't worry much.
92826
tired is when you have no engry to do something.lazy is you may have the energy to do it but you do not want to
268013
I've heard both theories as well, I had mono a few years ago, I didn't fully feel well for about 6 months. I had no energy, and tired very easily. Just take it easy, get A LOT of rest. There is nothing you can really do except make yourself comfortable. Hopefully your symptoms won't last that long, mine lasted about 3 weeks, and then I was just really tired...feel better!!!
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I have the same problem.  At first, I got diagnosed with depression, but I don't think that is it, because now, years later, I'm definitely not depressed, but I'm still really tired.  In another era, people might have called it "laziness", but I think it's something more physiological.  My aunt has the same problem, and she deals with it by sleeping 10 hours a night.  Personally, I don't think that's a very good solution.\n\nI went to my doctor about it some years back, and he called it "hypersomnia", and prescribed me Provigil, which works GREAT.  It's the most-prescribed drug for narcolepsy, and works by stopping your brain from responding to the chemical that makes you go to sleep against your will, like when you're driving down the highway at night and you get that "head nod" feeling.  The downside is, it's very expensive if you don't good prescription drug insurance coverage ($5-10 per day, depending on dosage).\n\nOnce I switched off my parents' insurance to insurance that wouldn't cover 80% of cost, I started trying Ritalin and it worked okay, but made me jittery and messed with my stomach.  Now I'm taking Adderall, which is better than Ritalin in terms of jitteriness and stomach issues, but still not as good as Provigil (which had virtually no side effects for me, and I could even drink coffee while taking it without issues).\n\nI've also been trying to exercise more and eat a better diet for the last 3 or 4 months, and I think it's been helping me be more functional while tired, though it doesn't make me want to sleep any less.  But it also has helped me feel better about my life in general, so I still recommend exercise and improved diet, regardless of your tiredness issue.\n\nIn any case, my overall advice is, if you have insurance, go see your doctor about it, and see if you can get a prescription for your "hypersomnia" symptoms.  If you aren't on insurance, you might want to hold off on getting diagnosed with anything until you get insurance, though, because otherwise it'll be a "pre-existing condition" and not covered for a year or two (at the least).\n\nBTW, Adderall XR is generic now, and you can get 30 days supply for about $2 a day at Wal-Mart, which is a pretty good deal compared to say, coffee, which is less effective, and harder on your physiology, in my experience.  Good luck!
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I wouldn't really worry about it. In most cases like this, the symptoms you explain are all in your head. \n\nBecause you think you should have a problem, your head kind of makes-up these "symptoms" you are feeling. It doesn't really sound like is in a serious case, but, as always, if you really do feel ill continuously, consult your medical advisor.
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May be worth getting your thyroid levels checked. My sister had same symptom and she has been diagnosed with a thyroid problem. Do you feel tired/lthargic, putting on/loosing weight. back pain, these are other sypmtoms of thyroid probs. Hopefully its not this but worth speaking to your dr and get your levels checked.\nGood luck
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It is normal. If you feel fine, then I wouldn't worry about it. You will gain the weight when your schedule becomes less hectic. Try to sleep well, it will do you good coping up with your assignments.
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Don't know where you are, but I certainly hope you are not trying to do your home work in my time zone right now (I'm in Texas).  Because if you are, I can tell you why you are feeling tired.  IT'S 5:00 AM!!!\n\nSeriously, try not snacking before or during studying. Or if you do, eat healthy snacks such as raw vegetables, nothing sugary or starchy.  Go to bed every night at the same time and get up every morning at the same time.  This will train your body and your mind when you should be awake and functioning and when you should be asleep and resting.\n\nThere is so much more.  I don't think I could list them all here.  Besides I'm at work and I have a job to do.
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Go to the doctor and ask them to do a thyroid test (TSH). I was so tired I would come home from work and sleep until morning and all weekend. My thyroid was off and since I've been on medication I feel great. It takes about 3 months but it's worth it.