Why do I still feel tired even though I get enough sleep?
922189
Because having 13 hours of alseep, can be worse than having 7, depending on your age, you should hit exactly the amount of sleep you need, and you will wake up just fine, like one time i fell alseep at 3 o clock in the afternoon, woke up at about 11:30, and i was wide awake, becuase I convieniently hit the time to wake up, but then i fell back asleep to about 7, and i felt horrible, like I stayed up 10 days in a row, so try to time your sleep perfectly there is an algebraic question somewhere on the internet, but if your young, about 9 hours. if your a bit older 8, and if your very old, about 6 and a half, try to find it its like S=a*2.6937 dont ask, but its sometheing very simaler to that, i couldnt find it :&#92;
872876
Maybe vitamins, caffeine, exercise, or even cutting back the night time sleep hours...too much sleep can also cause tiredness.
1021411
It really is not well known.  Physical exertion and mental stress bring on the feeling of fatigue.  We know the areas of the brain involved in sleep and wakefulness, but it is unclear whether tiredness results from an impaired ability for the blood to carry nutrients to the brain, or if the brain has a shut down mechanism to preserve muscles from overexertion.
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 ????
405807
Lack of sleep or nutrition. Ask your doctor.
139220
Hmm, I always get tired after eating -- all that chewing wears me out! :)\n\nGenerally speaking, a big meal/ feeling of being full makes a lot of people tired. (I like to nap after dinner, and Im pretty young) \n\nDo you feel tired after eating a small meal? It's usually only the big meals that make us tired. Also, make sure your meal is healthy and well-balanced. Try taking a nice walk around outside for a bit, to get the blood flowing a bit while you digest. Coffee (small cup, with just a bit of caffeine) after eating may help (and very yummy! :)\n\n\n\nBut if you think it is MAJOR fatigue -- like passing out or something, you should ask your doctor, they can run blood tests and such to help you figure it out.\n(If this seems to be a very serious problem, that just came up recently and suddenly, you'll want to get it checked out ASAP in case its a sign of some more sersious)
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 :)
323103
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.
53586
Tiredness can be for physical and emotional reasons.\n\nCommon physical reasons:\n1. Eating something that your body doesn't like or failing to eat what your body needs.  \nSuggestion:  write down everything you eat for a week and at what time you eat it.  Also write down when you feel tired.  See if there's a pattern.  I.e., too many carbs, after eating sugar, are you getting protein and fresh vegetables in your diet?\n\n2. Not enough sleep or poor sleep.  \nSuggestion:  go to bed earlier, don't use the computer for a couple of hours before going to bed, don't eat late meals (digesting while you sleep disturbs your sleep).\n\n3. Something is out of whack with your body.  \nSuggestion: go see a Western doctor and also a naturopath or a doctor of traditional chinese medicine.  The Western doctor will run the tests to rule out any major illnesses.  The other practitioners are well suited for treating systemic illnesses and imbalances that Western medicine doesn't know what to do with other than label them.\n\n4.  Work is exhausting you or perhaps you are doing other excessive physical activities.  \nSuggestion:  Learn how to say no and to recognize when your body needs a rest.  Then, rest.\n\n5. Not enough exercise.  Exercise helps your blood and lymph system circulate.  Without it, your body will start to feel sluggish.\nSuggestion:  While you may feel too tired to move, exercise will actually make you feel better.  Start off slowly (i.e., a brisk walk, taking the stairs instead of the elevator) and move up to doing some aerobic activity.  Whatever gets your blood pumping will help.  A warning: only do more intensive exercise if you are physically well enough to do it.  \n\nCommon emotional reasons:\n1. No joy in your life.  If you are not excited or inspired by what you do, life will feel draining.  \nSuggestion:  Remember what you liked to do when you were a kid.  I.e., fingerpaint, play sports.  Engage in similar activities (i.e., take a painting course, join a team, try something new)\n\n2. Emotionally drained from too many things that have happened in your life recently (i.e., death in the family, big changes such as moving).  \nSuggestion:  Nurture yourself.  Do things that make you feel good.  Treat yourself as you would a good friend.  Don't overlook your own needs and stop pushing yourself.  \n\n3.  Setting your needs aside for other people or trying to be perfect by "doing it all".  \nSuggestion:  Stop!  It's ME time now.  Listen to your inner voice.  Next time you feel like you don't really want to do something, say 'no', but say it in a nice way.  Let your standards slide.  It's ok if the bathroom isn't spotless.  It's ok to not be perfect.  Don't judge yourself so harshly.\n\n4.  Fighting against the flow of life and trying to control your life, your circumstances and/or the people around you.\nSuggestion:  Let go.  Notice how much energy you expend trying to make things go a certain way.  Start with small things and see what happens if you don't try to control the outcome.  You may be surprised to see that things may actually turn out better.  Notice how much effort and energy you expend.  Move on to letting go of control for bigger things.  If you're arguing with other people, let go of trying to "prove" your right.  It doesn't matter.\n\nHope some of these suggestions help and you feel energized soon.
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.
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.
503417
It could be that your getting to much sleep or that you are worried about something.  If you worry or think to hard sometimes it makes you tired.
676873
I think it is because you body is not functioning at its best when someone is tired.  So what happens is the person's resistance drops and his ability to warm up.  \nHave you ever noticed that after eating you get cold?  It's because your body is working harder to digest the food and the other bodily functions slow down.  That's also why we feel tired after over-eating.
51077
you didnt say whether or not you are getting enough sleep or not...or are you burning the candle at both ends and are looking for a quick fix...bottom line if you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep and are still tired in the morning it could be a medical problem such as sleep apnea or even a low thyroid disorder...id see my doc....
679881
I'd suggest you get to a doctor and talk about your blood levels. Anemia is one cause (though not all) for being continually tired. If that is the case, they would recommend you take iron supplements, but do not go for that until you are checked by a doctor and have blood work done and the doctor actually tells you that you are anemic after reviewing the results, since overdoses of iron can cause other complications.
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.
464199
Do you know why you are tired?  Are you getting less sleep?  Are you experiencing more stress?  Are you getting enough exercise and eating a well-balanced diet?  If any of these are the culprit then sleep more, cut down on stress, exercise, eat a well-balanced diet.  If you don't feel any of these are the problem you may want to visit your doctor.  There may be an underlying medical problem.