what causes me to be so tired all of the time?
353504
A lot of things can make you so tired. Lack of sleep is an obvious one. Stress can make you feel tired. Also, it may be a good idea to check your blood checked at the doctor's office. You could have mono or be anemic, low red blood cell count. That would cause you to be fatigued and feel sleepy. Try eating better as well because you could be lacking important vitamins.
391029
me, too. It has been going on for a while now. I actually fall asleep at work sometimes, or am close to being in physical pain trying not to.\n\nI asked for help on here too, and got lots of good advice--the best I thought was that I should get more exercise. I bet that really would help. Only problem is==>too tired to start. When I get home all I want to do is crash.\n\nI have been thinking about going to the doc to rule out anything like diabetes, or thyroid probs, or hormones, or God forbid, cancer, lupus, etc. There are SO many physical causes for tiredness including depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, and so on.  So I guess we need to see first if we are otherwise healthy, and then see if we can find an exercise partner to make us shake a leg. I hear that once you really get into an exercise routine, the tired feeling goes away.\n\nI am willing to try if you are.
1114065
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.
377154
always and forever i am tired
954592
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.
1162582
Might be because of too much sleep
455935
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.
945586
if it is chronic and not just a lack of sleep one night, you should see a doctor.  It can be thyroid levels, chronic fatigue, depression, or a number of other reasons for it.  It is possible that some medication will make life much better for  you.\nNoone here is qualified to give an answer without knowing your conditions.  See a doctor if it is ongoing.\nGood luck, and good night :)
1071612
Seriously, you could try having LESS sleep. Not many folks really require more than 8 hours a night on a regular basis once they are adults and before they hit old age. If I take more than that, I always get a headache.\n\nHowever, chronic fatigue can be caused by any number of things. An obvious cause could be an underactive Thyroid gland, for which there is a simple test which your doctor can arrange.
871356
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.)
872876
Maybe vitamins, caffeine, exercise, or even cutting back the night time sleep hours...too much sleep can also cause tiredness.
247196
That really depends what you have been doing lately.  Were you like this before?  Sometimes ppl get tired just because they've been exhausted in the past few weeks with work or stress related matter.  Others can be tired all they long because they don't get enough sleep or they sleep too late at night.  The best time to sleep and get energized is around 10, which is quite impossible in the world we live in.  Proper exercise, having a well balanced diet will help.  Sleeping early and doing deep breathing exercise works for me. \n\ngood luck
738952
Welll, it could be many reasons.\n\n1)  Do you get enough iron?  Anemia will make you really tired.  Try taking a vitamin with iron in it like One-a-Day for women, etc.\n2)  Meds may do it.  Many meds for depression and anxiety can cause daytime sleepiness.  This is a side-effect for most drugs.  Try taking your medicine at different time during the day or night.  (ie take them earlier at night so that the worst effects wear off by morning)\n3) Depression will make you tired.  BUT, do you also have negative thoughts, uninterested in other things, and the other symptoms of depression.  Only your doctor can diagnose depression.  Sleepiness does not necessarily mean you are depressed\n4) Do you have things in your life you like to do?  If you are lazy, find something.  Join a club or volunteer.  \n5)  If you are not getting any better, see a doctor, you could have chronic fatigue syndrome or anemia, or ????
235690
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.
591981
You may not be getting enough sleep.\n\nYou should consult your doctor, as there could be any number of conditions which cause the symptom you experience.  It would be near impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without knowing a little more about your lifestyle- how much sleep you get, what you eat, how active you are, your past medical history, any drug use, etc.\n\nAgain, your doctor is most qualified to determine what you have and the best course of treatment.
156187
Hmm. You may need to see a doctor specializing in sleep disorders. Is your home very warm and poorly ventilated? That may also be contributing to your problem. You may need to get more exercise and improve your diet, because many of the foods we eat in modern society are full of preservatives, sugar and salt and too much of these things can be very draining on our energy and vitality. Try eating more fresh fruits, whole grains, vegetables and fish and drinking more water. Severly cut back on your intake of red meat, sweets, softdrinks, and processed carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, white rice, crackers,chips, ect.
545495
This isn't just due to lack of sleep. Are you taking any medications currently? It could be a reaction to a medication. \n\nYou really need to see a doctor promptly for proper diagnosis. Be sure to take the names of any medications you are currently taking with you.