{"id":17617,"date":"2024-12-03T09:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=17617"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:26:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:26:56","slug":"why-am-i-so-tired-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=17617","title":{"rendered":"Why Am I So Tired All the Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-0\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\"><strong class=\"css-8qgvsz ebyp5n10\">Q: I get plenty of sleep, but I\u2019m always tired. What\u2019s going on?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">Figuring out why you\u2019re tired often requires a little detective work, said Dr. Shannon Sullivan, a sleep medicine specialist at Stanford University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">On the one hand, your sleep routine might just need a few tweaks. But certain health conditions or medications could also be to blame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">The good news, Dr. Sullivan said, is there are ways to identify and treat the source of your fatigue, which can often help you feel better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">\u201cIt\u2019s a part of medicine with a great deal of hope,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"css-1u37br4 eoo0vm40\" id=\"link-a171a66\">Are you really getting enough sleep?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">The first thing you should do is <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2023\/07\/07\/well\/live\/sleep-better-age.html\" title>review your sleep habits<\/a>, Dr. Sullivan said. Have you recently strayed from your normal sleep schedule? Have you been stressed?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"Dropzone-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-s99gbd StoryBodyCompanionColumn\" data-testid=\"companionColumn-1\">\n<div class=\"css-53u6y8\">\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">If not, your sleep routine might need some sprucing. Make sure you\u2019re getting at least seven hours of sleep every night (some people need more) and try to go to bed and wake up at the same times every day. Much like a toddler\u2019s naps, your own sleep will be better when it\u2019s consistent, Dr. Sullivan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-at9mc1 evys1bk0\">If you have a regular afternoon coffee or an evening glass of wine, try skipping it. And avoid scrolling on your phone or snacking just before bed. All of these activities can lower the quality of your sleep. The <a class=\"css-yywogo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/12\/19\/well\/eat\/eating-late-night-health.html\" title>timing of your meals<\/a> can make a difference, too; aim to finish dinner at least two to three hours before bedtime.<\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1336jj\">\n<div class=\"css-121kum4\">\n<div class=\"css-171d1bw\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-asuuk5\">\n<div class=\"css-7axq9l\" data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript\">\n<div data-testid=\"optimistic-truncator-noscript-message\" class=\"css-6yo1no\">\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">We are having trouble retrieving the article content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-3kpklk\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1dv1kvn\" id=\"optimistic-truncator-a11y\">\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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What\u2019s going on?Figuring out why you\u2019re tired often requires a little detective work, said Dr. Shannon Sullivan, a sleep medicine specialist at Stanford University.On the one hand, your sleep routine might just need a few tweaks. But certain health conditions or medications could also be to blame.The good news, Dr. Sullivan said, is there are ways to identify and treat the source of your fatigue, which can often help you feel better.\u201cIt\u2019s a part of medicine with a great deal of hope,\u201d she said.Are you really getting enough sleep?The first thing you should do is review your sleep habits, Dr. Sullivan said. Have you recently strayed from your normal sleep schedule? Have you been stressed?If not, your sleep routine might need some sprucing. Make sure you\u2019re getting at least seven hours of sleep every night (some people need more) and try to go to bed and wake up at the same times every day. Much like a toddler\u2019s naps, your own sleep will be better when it\u2019s consistent, Dr. Sullivan said.If you have a regular afternoon coffee or an evening glass of wine, try skipping it. And avoid scrolling on your phone or snacking just before bed. All of these activities can lower the quality of your sleep. The timing of your meals can make a difference, too; aim to finish dinner at least two to three hours before bedtime.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. 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