Six Things That Can Cause You Tiredness

The issue of tiredness has Been a problem lots of people battle with, and most people really don't know how to solve or what the problem might be.
Let's treat some of the reasons that could possibly be behind it.





1/ YOU’RE DEHYDRATED
Without adequate fluid intake, blood pressure
drops, slowing delivery of oxygen to the brain,
which can leave you feeling flat out. The amount
of fluid needed depends on the individual, but you
should aim to go to the toilet at least three times
a day. Between six and eight glasses of water-
based drinks – including tea and coffee – a day
are recommended.
2/ YOUR THYROID
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid, a gland that
produces hormones to control sleepiness and
hunger, is underactive. It’s a common cause of
over-sleeping, but hard to pinpoint without a
doctor. If you’re feeling sluggish but getting
plenty of sleep, book an appointment with your
doctor. A simple blood test can detect a gland
gone bad.
3/ ALCOHOL
More than half of us reach for a glass of vino
between three to four times a week to relax after
a hectic day. While alcohol relaxes you initially, it
can compromise your sleep quality – even if you
are get the recommended 7-8 hours. The
chemicals in alcohol disrupt your sleep cycle,
preventing you from entering deep sleep. Step
away from the Chardonnay.
4/ YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA
The disorder affects 3-7% of the population.
Sufferers wake up because they stop breathing
anywhere from five times to hundreds of times an
hour. Sounds scarier than it us but you’ll sleep
for longer because your sleep quality is
compromised. The catch: you don’t remember
waking up, so it’s hard to tell if you’re suffering.
Snoring, being overweight, and waking up with a
headache – caused by a nocturnal lack of oxygen
- are all symptoms of sleep apnea. Speak to your
doctor if they sound familiar.
5/ NAPPING
A siesta can take the edge off an afternoon
slump, but the duration of your downtime is
crucial. It has been clinically proven that taking a
nap for up to 30 minutes is revitalising, but any
longer than that and you’ll end up in a REM cycle
for an hour. Waking mid-cycle can leave you
feeling groggy so if you want to nap for longer,
have one lasting 90 minutes.
6/ YOUR MOOD
Many depressed people aren’t just down in the
dumps - they’re sleepy, too. But here’s the deal:
depression doesn’t necessarily make you sleep
more, it just makes getting out of bed in the a.m.
tougher, which could lead to excess sleep. So if
you’re finding yourself lacking the energy to face
the hours ahead of you or dreading the day, head
to your GP to get checked for this very common
disease.