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Ever found yourself wondering, Why am I always tired?
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Well, know that youre not alone.
It seems everybody is extra tired these daysand its more than just part of being a grown-up.
When youre feeling tiredallthe time, it might mean that your body is trying to tell you something.
Here, experts break down a few potential causes for your tiredness as well as how to combat fatigue.
Youre not getting enough sleep.
And yet most adults arent getting enoughqualitysleep.
The solution?Its simple: Get more sleep.
Of course, this is easier said than done.
Its not because were being lazy.
Youre lacking in energy.
This is different than feeling tired or sleepy.
Fatigue is when youre seriously lacking energy, saysWilliam Christopher Winter, MD, a sleep researcher and neurologist.
Normal fatigue gets better when you rest.
That doesnt mean I cant run 38 miles because I get fatigued, he explains.
The solution?Get some rest.
Take yourself away from your screens, away from any distractions, and simply rest up.
You have an underlying health condition.
Sleepiness is pretty easyits a defined group of problems, he says.
In other cases, its not always possible to avoid the source of stress.
She recommends looking into practices likebox breathing, sleep journaling, oryoga.
Sleep and medical experts share their tips for better beauty sleep.
Your sleep environment isnt great.
According to sleep experts atBed Kingdom, a comfortable sleep environment is crucial for quality sleep.
So if youre having trouble falling or staying asleep, it may be because your sleeping conditions are suboptimal.
A tidy bedroom thats not too bright or too noisy is keyand so is a comfortable bed.
The solution?Consider anew mattressif your bed is uncomfortable.
My patients definitely talk about being tired, Dr. Bohn says.
When she hears that, she starts asking questions to venture to figure out what might be behind it.
Mental health conditions, including depression, can also make people feel fatigued.
But as Dr. Bohn points out, they cant be detected with a blood test.
Symptoms of depression can be very different from person to person.
Its worth noting that there are several physical symptoms, too, including loss of energy and disturbed sleep.
The solution?Depression can be treated with talk therapies and/or medication.
If you think the reason youre wondering Why am I so tired?
Your hormones are imbalanced.
Poor sleep can have an impact on melatonin and its function for promoting sleep in the brain.
Individuals on HRT taking bio or body-identical progesterone often find it improves their sleep, she adds.
The solution?Take a bio or body-identical progesterone at night for improved sleep, says Dr. Roked.
Supplements I highly recommend to help with sleep aremagnesium, magnesium citrate, or magnesium glycinate.
A version of this article was previously published inGlamourUK.
