How can someone deal with being tired all the time?

[Flower7]

I was using caffeine for this, but it doesn't work anymore. I'm not sure what else to try.

[Interstate]

Are you on any medications with a Drowsy side effect? Otherwise, do everything possible to get to bed early enough and get yourself on a consistent sleep schedule. Then you should notice an improvement.

[Flower7]

Nope, none of those medications. I do need to work on getting more sleep.

[Interstate]

That is a good place to start, (that's what she said). After you start getting to bed earlier, give yourself about two weeks to get into a set schedule. If after that time you are having trouble, I would look into an over-the-counter sleeping aid, such as Melatonin. Personally I became immune to it eventually, but it may work better for you. If it eventually stops for you or doesn't work at all, I had a Doctor put my on Trazodone, and that always KNOCKED ME OUT. I eventually went off of it because it got to the point I was sleeping better on my own.

[Flower7]

I’ve started using Benadryl. It does help a bit with having energy in the daytime.

[Interstate]

Then stick with it! 😉 👍

[SamFromFL]

Overall put some effort into getting more quality sleep. If you are always tired that’s a lack of good sleep every night

[Flower7]

Ok I’ll work on that, thanks.

[SamFromFL]

You are welcome

[JustinTimberlegs]

It would be worth seeing a sleep specialist, could be few things causing tiredness such as poor sleep schedule, sleep apnoea, vitamin deficiencies, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, etc.

Depression doesn't help, but things like sleep apnoea can cause depression too. It's worth having a check even if you only do it once in your life!

[Flower7]

I didn’t know a sedentary lifestyle could cause tiredness. I would have thought that people who get more rest would have MORE energy, not less. That’s interesting to know.

[JustinTimberlegs]

www.healthline.com/.../10-reasons-you-are-tired

Hope you manage to get better! I sleep too much and feels tired all the time too, it's hard to change, but it's good to be aware of what helps ☺️

[Flower7]

Very informative, thanks!

[LaFerrari]

Mud/WTR helps, its pretty good and 1/7 less caffeine than cup of coffee, but keeps you more focused and alert, its helped me deal with my T (testosterone replacement therapy) crash weeks, when it starts wearing off, I get moody, tired, energy drained... Also stay hydrated and take Vitamin D supplements.

[Flower7]

That does look good. Thanks for the tip!

[LaFerrari]

You're welcome (:

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Maybe your sleeping patterns are off and you need to sleep more at night now see with me I don't go to bed to 12:00 midnight a little later and I wake up at 8:00 a. m. -9:00 a. m. so the medicine I take at bedtime isn't worn off so that is why I am sleepy during the day and sometimes caffeine may not just keep us wake more?

[exitseven]

You need to see a doc. Maybe an endocrinologist. It might be something as simple as anemia or a vitamin deficiency. Are you depressed? That could cause it.

[Flower7]

Yes, I do have depression.

[exitseven]

Your lethargy could be caused by depression or your depression could be caused by your lethargy.

[Flower7]

You're right, it could go both ways.

[exitseven]

Just don't let a doctor tell you it's all in your head. It could be a hard to diagnose condition.

[Flower7]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

[CaliGirlBH]

Cut down on carbs watch your diet and exercise you will be surprised how much more energy you will have.

[Flower7]

Thanks for the tips.

[CaliGirlBH]

You should avoid any drugs not prescribed by your Dr. Its unnecessary to take a medication that is needed for being tired all the time. Maybe talk to your Dr. It could be a vitamin deficiency of some sort.

[Phoenix98]

Exercise
Change your diet
Alter your sleeping habits
Take a solid multivitamin

Those would be a few things I'd recommend.

[Flower7]

These seem like some good first steps.

[Phoenix98]

They should all help. On the note of the sleep habits everyone has a sweet spot for hour slept where they feel the most rested I'd recommend experimenting with it and trying to find your sweet spot.

[DonkeyDan]

Well start with a healthy balanced diet ensuring you get a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals from your food. Also Co Enzyme Q10 is good for regaining energy, there are various other supplements but I don't have experience of them.

[es20490446e]

Three things:
- Going to bed as soon as you can.
- Exercise daily.
- Rest or slow down when you feel tired.

[Flower7]

These are good tips, especially the third one. I tend to overdo things.

[es20490446e]

Exactly.

Also having a somehow active lifestyle is important. Many times you don't feel tired, what happens is that your metabolism is just too low.

Also sunlight helps a lot.

[Flower7]

Another good tip. I don't see sunlight very much.

[es20490446e]

That could be the main problem.

[blondfrog]

Are you an insomniac? If not I would just get more sleep. You can't replace the artificial thing with the real thing.

[Flower7]

Yes I am an insomniac.

[NotTacocaT6969]

Improve sleep quality, reduce stress, make sure you’re getting enough iron, B6 and B12.


Only suggestions I have.

[t-8900]

vitamin supplements. Sounds like a vitamin D and perhaps an Iron deficiency

[Wiredone]

I either drink coffee or energy drinks. By lunch time I'm ready to call it a day. The energy drink keeps me going

[IcedLemonade]

Go to the doctor and inquire about how to get more energy. You'll regret it later if you dont

[crazysassypaws21]

maybe some kind of dr but hope ur okay

[Flower7]

Thanks!

[crazysassypaws21]

np get look out for my chick

[Starman5]

Consuming caffeine is not a good solution. change your work pattern

[karaspara]

Hard one but apparently Cocaine isn't the answer

[t-8900]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Omg good shit.

[fwbss]

Maybe you need some love

[fwbss]

Maybe you need somelovde sweet talks

[PeterCharie1991]

Keep yourself busy :)

[Flower7]

I don't have the energy to even start doing anything.

[PeterCharie1991]

You got low b12?

[Flower7]

I have no idea. I haven't been to a doctor in years because I don't have insurance.

[PeterCharie1991]

Oh shit

[Hangry06]

Pollen?