For the last 3 or so years i have been tired majority of the time. I can sleep very easily and for very long amounts of time. I am the kid who is always asleep during class. It doesnt matter whether i get 8 hours of sleep or 11, i am normally still tired during the day. i eat really healthy too. this stretch of tiredness has gone from around age 14-17. could the reason be that i am just maturing/growing? any thoughts?
2007-06-17 17:51:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
try drinking LOTS of water... it is better for waking you up and giving you energy than any kind of caffinated drink... also take B vitamins... lots of B vitamins... (you cant od on B vitamins cause they are water soluable... you will pee out any excess)
If this doesnt help... after a few days... see your doctor... you could have a form of narcolepsy
(doubtful tho)
you are young you are probably just deficient in vitamins and /or... you are dehydrated (one of the first signs of dehydrations is feeling tired)... remember this too.. once you feel thirsty you are already seriously dehydrated... dont wait till you are thirsty to drink
and DRINK MOSTLY WATER... sodas and soft drinks actually pull water from your cells
Good luck
Feel better
2007-06-17 17:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberlie H 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Chronic tiredness happens to many teenagers for a while, so there isn't necessarily wrong, but there could be. Since you have had the problem for three years, that rules out most of the more serious problems since you would have noticed other serious symptoms by now.
Some common causes of drowsiness are sleep disorders (where your body does not actually sleep fully), overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroid), mild form of depression, side effects of medicines such as antihistamines, and low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Mild depression is one cause that is almost always overlooked.
If this is affecting your quality of life, then you should definitely see your doctor. They will probably give you a physical exam and a full blood analysis. If nothing unusual shows up in the blood analysis, the doc can refer you to a sleep specialist.
In the mean time, things you can try: don't drink/eat anything with caffeine after lunch time; don't play intense video games before bed; see if there is a pattern related to things you are doing or eating; exercise daily, but not close to bedtime; try a magnesium supplement at breakfast and dinner; go to sleep and wake up at the same times as much as possible; use a sunrise simulator (light that comes on gradually) to wake up in the morning.
2007-06-17 18:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One idea may be for you to go to a sleep lab and have them do a "sleep study' on you.. You may be not breathing as much as you normally would when awake. This could be one thing that causes you to be so tired- Sleep Apnea is not a respector of age and, it could vary from a "little problem" to like what I had, an almost life-threatening one! I almost "fell asleep driving" many times until one day, it scared me, into getting help.The results from my (2) tests: I had a (I forgot-12 to 15 second?) pause-22 times - both nights in my breathing- The M.D. said that no wonder I was so tired e v e r y day! My brain needed more oxygen than what it was getting! I have to use a c- pap machine -only at night and I Wake up rested-like I used to in the past.
2007-06-17 18:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Grace R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i used to get that too for a few years. Never quite worked out what it was. Though even though you are tired try and build in a bit of exercise into your daily routine, going for a swim or a relaxing walk. It can help get your body into a routine and give you more energy. Don't over do it on the exercise!
2007-06-17 17:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to go to a Dr. and get a check up and blood test. You could be anemic, have low thyroid problems, or is also a sign of diabetes. I have low thyroid and is the same symptoms I had. They just do a simple blood test and prescribe the dosage of medication needed. You have to take this the rest of your life and also get blood tested every so often. Please get checked out!
2007-06-17 18:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alter your diet, eat foods with moderate to high amounts of sugars, carbohydrates and electrolytes. Get outside and exercise too, (run 2 miles, 2 minutes of pushups and, 4 minutes of crunches/reverse crunches/obliques) it will do wonders for your energy.
2007-06-17 18:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by ArmyMan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they say if you get too much sleep that makes you tired adn want to go back to bed... so sleep only about 7 hours and not 8 or 11
2007-06-17 18:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm older than you, but I have been the same way, extremely tired. Wish I knew what our problem was as well.
2007-06-17 17:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Wutz it worth 2 ya? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get checked out by a Dr that is not normal sounds like you got chronic fatigue syndrome or your thyroid could be out of whack
2007-06-17 17:55:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you're always tired becuase you haven't tried drugs yet
just kidding
but really, if you're absolutely sure you're getting enough sleep, eat healthy good, and are not stressed, tell your parents. you might need to see a doctor.
2007-06-17 17:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by bobo 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋