Why am I often feel sleepy in the daytime?
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A first approach would be to check on your diet.  Make sure you take a good multivitamin.  Eat a sensible breakfast and lunch, but avoid slamming down too many simple carbs during the day.  Often, after your blood sugar skyrockets, it will subsequently crash.  It's also possible you need even more sleep than 6-7 hours.  Do you feel refreshed in the morning?  If not, you may not be sleeping very well. \n\nIf the "homebrew" approaches don't work, talk to a doc.  They'll be able to give you better advice and rule out any medical causes (thyroid, anemia, etc).
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My husband was on this med. but the doctor took him off of it. Now, it could be a high dose for you. There r more meds you can try. Just tell your doctor that it is hard for you to wake up in the mornings. The doctor might try you on new meds or lower your dose. Don't be afraid to tell the doctor that way you can fell happy about how these meds make you feel.
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Me too! I don't know what causes it, but mornings are something that are rarely seen, but nights are great and energy filled.
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Some scientists believe that the weather affects humans much more than we realise in much the same way as it does animals. We already know about S.A.D. ( Seasonal affected disorder) which makes a sufferer feel depressed when not receiving enough sunlight which helps the body to produce vitamin D. Symptoms include lethargy , lack of appetite and generally feeling low and disinterested. Some people are particularly susceptible to magnetism and static caused by storms and suffer from a wide range of symptoms such as feeling nervous and jumpy before a storm and headaches and nausea.\nThis expression has been around for a number of years so I imagine that because people lived closer to nature years ago they had a greater understanding of this phenomenon and that's probably where the saying emerged.
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Yes,certainly I feel a lot occasionally.When this occur,I do concentration.This help!!!
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I do feel tired had have heavy clotting during the first couple of days.  I heard that the menstrual cycle depletes iron levels in the body (which can be a cause of sleepiness and drowsiness).  I take an extra iron supplement during my cycle to combat that tired feeling.
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There are a lot of reasons you could be tired they could be a simple as not getting enough sleep or they could be more health related you might be dehydrated or you could have a problem with your thyroid. You should try drinking a big glass of water and lying down for a while. I would also talk to your doctor about the way you are feeling. Good luck.
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Unfortunately, you find what most people who work these hours do, and it is just your body reacting to an abnormal wake/sleep cycle you are on.\n\nOur bodies are designed to sleep at night and be awake in the day. Since you are doing the opposite, you will have these problems. Many people don't stay on this schedule for long, I suggest you consider your options to save your health in the long run.\n\nTo help you in the mean time, I suggest using your mind; cross word puzzles, math problems, reading a subject that is exciting in a positive way, etc. Also, taking a walk for a few minutes helps to circulate blood to the brain, do some slow deep breathing too while walking. Don't eat big, heavy meals that are fatty in nature, those will make you sleepy. Eat light healthy meals, this will help you to not feel full and then get sleepy.
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There could be so many underlying causes.  I would go to a doctor to help you assess what it could be.  You really can't tell unless you do.\n\nYou could be dehydrated.  Try drinking 6-8 cups of water a day and take in salty things like pretzels or Gatorade.\n\nIt could be stress.  Stress can make you feel physically tired.\n\nYou could be low on iron.  If so your red blood count might be low, meaning your anemic.  If you are a female, your period can cause you to be anemic.  A womens suppplement with iron can help with that.\n\nMaybe you are lacking in certain vitamins.  Do you take a vitamin supplement?\n\nYou could even have another underlying illness.  The doctor would be your best bet.  Best wishes!
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You shouldnt but you might because your body is busy digesting and sorting out good and bad, etc.  You may feel sleepy but check out how heavy the food is or how much your eating.  Food is supposed to give you energy not a need for nap (unless it is turkey and that is b/c of a chemical in it).
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usually, the more you sleep, the more tired you are, the more sleepy... but if you have been staying up late or working hard this week or so, i think your body is still trying to recharge, try to get some rest, not sleep, this afternoon (because the week-end is still far). a hot bath, some relaxing music, a light healthy meal, then sleep 7 hours, and tomorrow morning, with a healthy breakfast, you will be fresher than ever!!
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Washington\nI think we all feel the same depression when it rains a lot.\nMy cure is I bought some lights that produce the same spectrum of light that the sun does and when I'm reading or doing a puzzle I use those and it seems to make a difference.  Also I try to take a trip somewhere nice and sunny at least once during the winter which also helps to rejuvenate me.
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If you have a low blood sugar condition (hypoglycemia), resulting from high insulin production (hyperinsulinemia), this fear could be one way your brain stimulates the release of sugar into your system, when you are low.\n\nwww.hufa.org has some basic info, but I would say, start keeping a journal of what time of day you feel the uncomfortableness.  If you see a pattern - and it links to before meals, that may be one sign of low blood sugar.\n\nAlso, check with a trusted family member - that will kindly tell you the honest truth - if your appearance and hygiene are acceptable.  You may be feeling stared at because you are being stared at.
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Absolutely nothing is wrong with you. According to some generally accepted researches, there are two types of people concerning the day rhythm: "owls" and "skylarks". The first ones are more active in the evening, even during the night. They wake up mostly late, but as the day passes off, they become more and more active. The second ones wake up very early, the most active part of their day is morning, until the afternoon and as evening comes they become more and more tired and go to bed earlier. \n\nHowever, it can be connected with some other factors like low blood pressure, anemia, stress, insufficiency of some vitamins and minerals. There is also the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, especially if you don't feel good during the day light. You maybe spend too much time at the computer screen or are just exhausted after some long stressful period.  \n\nYoung people and teenagers are more likely to be the type of "owl" and it changes, as they are getting older. People like artists or writers mostly belong to your group, while managers or doctors for example are more likely to be the "skylarks".
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bcoz we work more on weekdays than on weekends so its natural that if we work more we feel more tired which makes us feel sleepy.
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Lots of things can cause tiredness.  I'll name just a few that come to my mind.\n\nIron deficiency.  If you have lost any blood or are not getting enough iron in your diet, you could have anemia.  This makes you feel tired and run-down.\n\nThyroid disease.  If your thyroid is low, you will feel tired.  \n\nDepression.  One symptom of depression can be fatigue.\n\nVitamin B deficiency.\n\nAnd a whole host of illnesses have tiredness as a symptom.  You could even have a sleeping disorder where even though you are technically asleep, you are not getting a good sound sleep that your body needs.\n\nDo you get enough exercise and drink plenty of water?\n\nYou probably should have a complete bloodwork done, so they can check for all the possible things like thyroid and deficiencies, etc.
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I believe it's called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)   They think it's because you get less sunlight during the winter, so the best treatment is to make sure you get outdoors daily for a at least a few minutes, preferably in the morning.....