Why am i always tired?

Question

I sleep good but for some reason i'm just so tired. I never have energy and I feel exausted and can't stay up for more then 4 or 5 hours. Is there anything i can add to my diet to give me more energy. I've been to the doctors he took some blood and said everything is okay.

Answer 1

Spend more time getting fresh air and exercise than sitting at the computer.

Answer 2

I suggest looking at some diet plans or filling your days up with activities. I'm not trying to say you are lazy. However, you might not be getting the vitamins your body needs. Therefore, your body compensates by saving energy and sleeping. Most diets listed online ensure you get the daily vitamins your body requires.

Filling your days with activities will (if you follow through with a particular daily schedule), not only give your body a corrected routine, but also be a way to burn off energy. It has been said that your body burns more energy when asleep than when watching tv.

Answer 3

Hello,
well, i'd say your doctor didn't do a thorough enough job of examining you. There could be several reasons you're always tired.

The easy explanations could be:
Lack of Sleep
Overeating at lunch
Not enough exercise

But, I would ask your doctor about the following:
Sleep Apnea
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes type II (if you're over weight)

If it's the last 3, you should consult your physician. I would also search for a "Sleep Clinic" around your area. Sleep clinics are usually run by physicians and it's a very in depth study of what's going on while you sleep. Most major cities have one.

Hope this helps

Dr. Don

Answer 4

Are you okay? By this I mean, are you depressed? All I wanted to do when I was depressed was sleep. It was a kind of escape for me. But now, with my depression under control, I have my get-up-and-go spicy thing going again.
If this sounds like you, go back to the doctor and tell him how you really FEEL and don't just say you are tired.
If that is not it, perhaps you are not getting enough exercise. I know that sounds nutty, but once you get into a exercise routine you will probably find you have more energy.
Finally, maybe you are bored. Again, get going! Do something, paint something, go somewhere, visit a friend.

Answer 5

You might want to get a second opinion, from another doctor.

I had the same problem for years, and had turned out I had Anxiety Attacks, and low Iron.

In this day of age it's a good idea to get a second opinion. Other than that, try some multi-vitamins w/green tea, to give you a healthy energy boost.

Or drink a cup of hot or cold Green or White Tea to give you some healthy energy.

Some of those Energy Drinks are good too, especially the ones with Taurine, and Carnitine.
Which are also good for your heart.

Answer 6

Vitamin B12 helps my energy, it might help you too ;)
You can but B12 at vitamin stores or online-- they have them where they are tasteless and dissolve on your tongue - - or in a drink :) hope this helps, good luck!


Vitamin B12 is known as the "energy vitamin" because it gives a real energy boost. It is used to remedy fatigue and it speeds up the metabolism. Red blood cells are also responsible for producing hemoglobin, the part of the blood that takes oxygen from the lungs and transports it to all the different parts of the body.
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Answer 7

I think it's definitely sth wrong with your diet. Try to eat more meat - it gives a lot of energy (fish as well). You can try eating bananas and nuts. Don't drink to much coffee or tea - caffeine removes minerals and vitamins from the blood.
Buy some vitamins or magnesium - it helps me and I don't have to drink coffee very often.

Answer 8

what type of mattress do you sleep on? this could be and issue.

if that is not it, a great multi vitamin if " NATURES PLUS /SOURCE OF LIVE. I use it myself and have been using it for many years it is great. it comes in pill or liquid. I use the liquid and highly recommend it. liquids works faster than pills. ( pills will take longer to dissolve). You can only buy this from the health food store. (not k-mart, walmart no place like that).

Answer 9

sounds like to me you may have sleeping disorder. do you snore at night if you do then you have a sleeping disorder which very dangerous because it makes you loose oxygen to the brain and your blood stream i know i have the same problem go to a lung doctor and have them do a sleep order on you they will see how much sleep your actually getting before mine i was getting about two hours a night i was always tired and wore out until i got a bi-pack machine to help me sleep.

Answer 10

take vitamins instead of drinking energy drinks, cuz energy drinks make you feel tired after the caffiene wears off, but vitamins are good for you and they give you energy throughout the whole day.