i get a lot of sleep at night and I'm young, however I'm always feeling tired and never want to get out of bed

Question

why do i feel this way?
how can i be more awake?
( preferably without coffee or caffine )

Answer 1

Maybe you are sleeping too much. Incorporate exercise.

Answer 2

Honestly, I let my son go 9 months of getting up repeatedly through the night until I finally decided to let him cry it out. Before trying this make sure baby is fed and dry (also don't do this if he is sick or in pain from teething) I was at my wits end and didn't know what to do. The first night, was the worst. He cried on and off for 3 hours! Each time he'd start, I'd go into his room and let him know I was there but that was it. I swear, the very next day, he slept through the night w/o making a sound. I established a good bedtime routine and can lay him down and he'll go right to sleep. Another thing to consider is that he may not be getting enough sleep, which can actually disrupt his sleep throughout the night. 9 or 10 seems kinda late. My son would go to bed about 8 or 9 in the beginning and now its more like 7 or 8. But every kid is different, just put him to bed when its obvious that he is tired as opposed to waiting until a certain time.

Answer 3

If your sleep is interrupted, you might not be getting enough REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep. This is the deepest stage of sleep, and the most refreshing. Without REM sleep, you will wake up without feeling like you've slept at all.

Try changing the environment in which you sleep. Try pitch darkness, or maybe add a nightlight. Try some soothing music, or make sure you've got absolute quiet. Eventually you will find something that works well for you. Valerian Root will also help you to sleep, though some people experience nightmares.

You could also have mononucleosous, or chronic fatigue syndrome. You may wish to discuss this with your doctor. He or she may prescribe something to help you sleep, such as Lunesta.

Answer 4

You need to start excersizing. Start jogging or walking 20 min a day and increase it gradually to 60 min a day and you will feel more energized. You may also be sleeping too much... 8 hrs is too much for some people. Try cutting it down to 6 hrs and see how you feel.. Too much sleep sometimes can make you feel as bad as not getting any at all.

Answer 5

Lacking a medical problem, here are two thoughts on this;

1) Nutrition, are you eating right?

2) Ambition, maybe you just like to sleep. Young people require more sleep and it feeds off of itself in that it's drive and determination that gets us up in the morning. With out it, I think we all would roll over and gat a little more shut eye.

Answer 6

I used to feel that way, I found out I was depressed. It can be different with everyone. I was not sad or suicidal or anything, I just wished I could sleep forever and had a horrid time getting up in the morning. I got on Wellbutrin, and I don't feel that way anymore. I get up as soon as the alarm goes off. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

You're not lazy, despite what the girl above told you. I am 20 and I have this problem also. I honestly think it's just a part of growing up! What does help me is forcing myself to get active, play sports with friends, or just simply visiting with friends. If I plan things throughout my day, I'm more willing to use energy. If I have nothing planned, I am a worthless blob with zero energy.

The only way to get energy is to use it. I have no idea if that makes sense though...

Answer 8

Well even i used to feel the same for sometime .this generally happens when you over sleep and during which all the energy is used up and till you are up you have no energy to use until you eat something......hence your metabolism is very low which makes you very weak.Ideally you should not sleep more than 8 hours coz you will have enuf energy only for 8-9 hours after which your body is starved of food ....or Energy (K cal).

Answer 9

Several people have suggested you may getting too much sleep. That may well be true.

When you are asleep your body builds up carbon dioxide, which will make you feel tired. When you are awake and physically active, your body builds up oxygen, which will make you feel alert.

Try the exercise. It is a "cheap" remedy.

Answer 10

Too much sleep can cause you to be tired as well. Try adjusting it to around 8 hrs. Your body will get back into the natural rhythm after a few weeks.

Answer 11

1
the main problem may be your anemic, meaning you do not have enough red blood cell's in you body.
2
the second reason is you may have an infection you do not know about. check with the Doctor over the phone to see if you should be seen.
3
get out an exercise, at your age you should be exercising about 3 hour's a week.
good luck I hope you feel better soon....