I sleep a lot but still feel tired in the day?

Question

Okay so I normally I sleep about 7 hours every night, and at most I can get about 10, but either way, I still feel tired in the day. I'm 14, average weight (135-140 for being 5'8") and I excercise often. Could sleeping erratically be the problem? Because I got 10 hours of sleep last night and since its 1:20 now and i have to wake up at 6:30 it looks like ill be getting about 5. Its pretty hard to maintain a strict schedule, but will it really help a lot if I do?

Answer 1

lol you need to sleep innnnnnnnnnn! not wkae up at like 7 30 and 8 that is toooooo early!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Hi there, I can empathize with your situation (and I also have 6 years of university education in biology, human health and nutrition) and hope to offer some helpful suggestions: 1. Waste no time in seeing a physician. Tell them about your sleeping habits, eating habits and physical activities. a. You doctor may want to run blood tests because the tests may show that you are anemic (low in iron) or have another condition that could require treatment. b. Your doctor may also want to talk with you about the possibility that you are dealing with a form of depression. "Depression" can't be identified with a simple bloodtest, but the Beck Depression Inventory is a simple multiple choice test that you can do to assess your depression level. There are medical and non-medical treatment options available for people with depression. c. There are other conditions that can lead to generalized fatigue and lack of motivation so be open to what you doctor suggests re:further testing. It may be helpful to see a counsellor, too. 2. In (1), I mentioned your eating habits. Your diet plays an enormous role in your well-being and energy levels!! Consider meeting with a registered dietician to discuss your diet and some possible changes to elevate your energy levels. 3. Some people simply require more than 7-8h per night of sleep. I function best at 9.5h of sleep, for instance. The sleep that you have before midnight is best for your body and mind, so even if you are sleeping from 1am-9am, it's not as good for you as sleeping from 11pm-7am. 4. I had mentioned physical activity in (1). This, although it requires motivation and expenditure of energy, actually will dramatically increase the quality of your sleep, as well as your daytime alertness and energy levels. You don't have to overdo it, and you can ease yourself in to being more active by simple things like using the stairs instead of elevators, walking more often during the day, doing morning stretches and sit-ups, seek out a walking/cycling buddy, etc... exercise with the goal of fitness and better health, NOT to look better or lose weight because the latter motivators aren't very helpful/healthy. ------------------- I really hope that I have been helpful! Since I am not a doctor and I don't know much about you, I can only suggest the above to you and hope that by exploring these options, you'll find a way to increase your alertness and motivation. Cheers :)

Answer 3

Since you are in your early teens, you may be doing some growing and your hormones are changing. This can require more sleep and make you tired during the day. If you have trouble going to sleep, try taking a Benadryl. It is only an antihistamine and isn't habit forming. It will get you sleepy. Make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet and some good exercise during the day. Just give yourself a break on weekends and sleep in.
I think it is just a period in your life where you just are growing fast and nothing more.

Answer 4

It would definitely help if you had a stricter sleeping schedule. You want to try to go to sleep and get up at about the same time every day. Going to sleep at 9pm one night and 1:30am the next is probably giving your body fits!

Another reason you could be low on energy is your diet. Make sure you are getting enough protein and fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Answer 5

Sleep is not the only solution to avoid fatigue or tiredness.
In your case, i think you lack Potassium and Iron in your diet. Since you've mentioned that your only 14 (adolescent stage), you are prone to anemia because of rapid growth rates and erratic eating habits.

For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Always include fruits and veggies in your diet.
If you have constant unusual signs of tiredness, see your doctor. There are many causes of such symptoms, and simply taking an iron or potassium supplement or multi-vitamins may not be enough.

Answer 6

They say a schedule will help you feel more on track and less sleepy however alot of what you are talking about can be caused by a lack of vitamins or nutrition in your diet... I would recommend trying to sleep close to a pattern but you do not need to keep it perfect. Also go to walmart or target and grab some One-A-Day vitamins that should help you out.

Answer 7

a schedule would be nice.

i dont have one, really, i've been up til 1 in the morning or later having to get up in 5 hours...

i am 17, around 120-125 for 5'4'' skinny and occasionally excercise,


but getting a schedule will keep your body in check and your body will be able to tell you when you are or are not tired.

Answer 8

Yes you might have been sleeping erratically. You should try to sleep better by preparing your beds, have a hot bath, drink a warm milk to sleep better. Your sleeping posture might be a reason. If you are sleeping with a not straight posture, adjust it.
At your age, you should sleep 8hrs/day

Answer 9

How is your diet? It sounds like you might not be getting enough nutrition. Start taking a mulitvitamin and eating better. You should feel much better within a day or two.

Answer 10

then sleep less.

kidding swthrt...........
take my idea.....wenever i go to sleep i make it like a big event......spray perfume on ur bed. be totally fresh......may be u can take a bath.make ur bed very neat and cleanly.

and the most imp thing is wen u wake up in the morning dont think bout the fact that wen u will go to sleep again.