I can't exercise because I am too tired and it is so hard for me to wake up in the mornings.  I usually get 8 hours of sleep too.
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I am also on Lexapro and I am extremely tired too.  I thought it was just me.  I have been on it for over a year.  I think we both need to speak to our doctors.
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Your body's metabolism - energy/calorie burning - adjusts constantly.  So, by sleeping too much and not getting exercise, you are setting your body's thermostat very low.  This may just be a phase that you are going through, but you need to try to find activities to occupy yourself to keep from sleeping too much.  Make sure that you are sleeping at appropriate times, by 10:00 p.m. and up by 7:00 a.m. at the latest most nights.  If you are still tired and cannot control it - you need to ask your mom to see a doctor and have your thyroid checked just to be safe.  An underactive thyroid makes you feel tired constantly.\n\nGood luck.
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oh my goodness i was just gonna ask that question myself!\nim thinking of going to the doctors and checking if ive got sleep apnea, where you arent really sleeping even tho you think you are (cos of snoring and stuff!) good luck to you\nps my sis says that exercise makes you feel more energised, even when you think its the last thing you want to do cos youre so tired
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You should try to work out towards the early part of the day.  Also, stay away from heavy meals or foods after lunchtime.\n\nThis may also be a health problem, or a sign of depression.  If it continues, you should see your doctor.
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You sleep until your body feels rested. 8-9 hours is normal for some people. Your body may require that much. Sleeping too much is only a problem when it means that you are sick or if it is affecting your life.\n\nLet your body rest.
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B vitamines and E are very good to help you keep alert. \nSee your doctor to make sure everything is okay with you, there are some medical conditions that make you tired a lot.\nGood luck!
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sounds like depression but you are human so you will different every day you wake up.  trying running or doing something that will get your heart rate running.  i know people that work-out generally feel better about themselves and life in general on a more consistant basis than someone who doesnt.  or it depends on the person and may be even be all you in your head...hope that helps
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I sleep for about 8 hours a day and really need it to be honest. I exercise very intensely for about 1.5hrs per day. I also have two very young kids 1 & 3 yrs who tire me out, I work two days a week and also study. By 9.30am I am buggered I collapse on the couch with the laptop and chill out by answering your questions. By 10.30pm I go to bed and wake up around 6.30am every day.
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Its possible you aren't getting enough sleep.\n\nIts possible you aren't eating right.  Maybe you're not getting enough protein or even fat, both of which can make you feel a little more energetic.\n\nIf there's any chance you have a little depression you would not always have the energy to work out.\n\nIf you live under unrelenting stress its possible your adrenal gland has "run out of juice" and cannot produce sufficient cortisol for you to be able to exercise without feeling depleted.  ("Adrenal fatigue" causes people to feel depleted rather than invigorated by exercise.)
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Yes, I'm sleepy. I don't know why I stay up so late. Lack of self control, I guess. It's ten after 2 in the afternoon here. I start getting sleepy after lunch and way sleepy around 4.
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Try to run a mile a day or at least get some exercise. I will sleep 12 hours a day if I don't. Also you might just be bored with your everyday routine, so try to do something new and exciting.
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try waking up and hopping on a treadmill(or doing other cardio...if you are not already)...exercising gives you a boost where other things cannot....I would be sure to stay away from caffeine and energy drinks to get more energy...they are not good for you!
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1.  Frequent headaches - see your doctor, there could be an underlying problem you can't see.\n\n2.  When do you work out?  Day time - excellent, but not after your last meal of the day.  When you exercise, you are working up your metabolism - and yes, exercise and a full day of activities can wear you out - this is why we sleep.\n\nIf you work out after your last meal of the day, you are over working your metabolism and it takes time for the body to wind down properly.\n\nBeing tired, drowsy, fatigued does not make you "weak" just means you have worn yourself out.  This is good if you wish to live a normal life of excercise, activity, and eating a sensible diet.\n\nIf you are over drowsy, tired, fatigued, then you should seek advice from your doctor.  Taking vitamins and suppliments do not replace a proper sensible diet.\n\nDon't try to over do the excercise - this could lead to serious health issues that you will do more harm to your body too early - thus wearing out your interest in remaining in a healthy state of being.\n\nTry Yoga and meditating for calming yourself down, stretching your body's muscles properly and thus after your last meal of the day, you can relax as you should.  The human body can only do so much, and not more than it should/could.  Try getting to know your body, learn to like yourself and excercise appropriately at the right times of the day.  Rest when you should.
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DON'T use sugar and caffeine it's bad for you! get regular exercise and you will feel more energy in you all day and then at night when it's time to go to sleep you'll zonk like a lightbulb! exercise is a MUCH healthier alternative for people like us who are in school, I know it's hard to stay awake sometimes but if you get about two hours of exercise everyday, after about two weeks you'll see a tremendous difference! If your body is healthier you'll have lots more energy. Oh and eat healthy, avoid sugar you will not feel so great at first but later you feel better.
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Don't sleep more than 8 hours in a day. The more you lay around the more tired you get and it's the reason you have a headache. Eat a balanced diet, too. This is something you're probably sick of hearing but it's important for energy.
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Perhaps you are undergoing too much stress. You can try yoga as it is relaxing. Drink milk before going to bed (that's what my doctor previously told me to do). Do not engage yourself in an activity that uses your brain (e.g. solving maths questions) a couple of hours before sleep. Always try to avoid sleeping at different times of the day.\n\nBefore sleeping, it's best to do the activities that relaxes your mind (e.g. reading). I find that when I exercise in the morning, I can sleep better. \n\nYou can also read this article:\nhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/hottopics/index.php?secid=9\n\nHope it helps :)
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yes but its voluntarily self induced/administerd . you make it sound like its a bad thing . just think of all the things that can be done that you don't have the time for normally. When you start doing some of those things especially if they are labor intensive or physically taxing your body will eventually and automatically shut down and go to sleep to refresh itself try lifting weights you could get yourself in shape and solve your insomnia problem at the same time.   \n\n\ntell you what you lift weights for an hour straight and then tell me if your more awake or tired ok?