Why am I always exhausted?

[Anonymous]

I'm 14 years old, I get enough sleep, I eat enough, I am not under or overweight, I am I think 50-52 kg and 163 cm (5'4), I am homeschooled so I'm not as stressed as kids in school, and somehow I'm always tired and have massive dark bags under my eyes. I also have darker likes around my mouth.

Why is this? I feel like sleeping, and I sleep about 10-13 hours every night. Do I have some serious health issue?

[AviatorTom]

At 14, your body is going through many changes as it moves from youngster toward womanhood. It's very normal for you to be tired. Remember that the body only grows when you are sleeping.

It's possible you have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, next time you see your doctor, tell them your concerns, and follow their advice.

[Asker]

Thank you so much, will definitely do!

[Anonymous]

Do you exercise? Being home schooled, maybe you're inside too much? Maybe just a 30 min walk outside would make you feel better? But if not, it wouldn't hurt to see a doctor. May not be serious, maybe just a thyroid issue or something. A doctor could just rule out anything serious. But I wouldn't worry or stress too much. Probably nothing serious.

[Asker]

I'm definitely inside too much, but I have strict parents and they don't let me go outside without them. And since they are busy 24/7 they don't have time to take me outside which results in me sitting inside the whole day. I go outside about once or twice a week.

[Opinion Owner]

That can definitely make you feel tired.

[Asker]

Probably, what should I do?

[Agape93]

Sounds like depression, pcos or a thyroid issue. See a doctor.

[Asker]

I've had irregular periods, so I have suspected before that I have PCOS.

[Red_Arrow]

See a doctor. Pretty sure they will see that you do not get the exercise you need! They can let your parents know that you are having difficulties because of the way they are raising you.

[Asker]

My parents don't trust doctors and I'm not allowed to go outside without them so I don't know how I'm supposed to meet a doctor.

[bobby_bush_eater]

Perhaps you aren't active enough. Sometimes I wake up tired but then I'll go to the gym, shower, cook something then go to work and I am wide awake, but when I stay in bed too long I'm exhausted all day unless I drink tea

[Asker]

This actually makes sense, thank you!

[ArtemisSilver]

Start with trying the easy stuff like taking vitamin d, getting morning Sunshine on a walk and eating healthier.

Make sure you're getting enough salt and water.

Have a cold shower daily.

Little things to jumpstart your body

[Asker]

I'm not allowed to go outside without my parents, they will guaranteed not take me outside in the mornings.

[Gangactivities911]

That’s not normal but it could be caused from a lot of different things. There’s seriously like 1000s of medical or psychiatric conditions that could make someone tired. Have u had any other odd symptoms? R u depressed?

[Asker]

How do I know if I'm depressed? I've been stressed, I can tell you that.

[bean2k21]

Try eating a mixture of cottage cheese, flax seed oil, and raw fruits in the morning. You'll get your energy back, guaranteed.

[Asker]

Thank you!

[FilmGuy93]

Poor nutrition, maybe? How much do you eat? What's your diet like?

[Asker]

I eat a lot of fish and meat, I drink milk and water, I eat fruits and yeah that's about it.

[FilmGuy93]

Get some greens in there!

[Asker]

Okay!

[EaterPeter]

Good question for a doctor. Try sleeping less. Try waking up same time every day. Do exercise. Get medical check up done. Is your jaw aligned well?

[Asker]

Wait what does my jaw have to do with this? No my jaw is not aligned. I have an overbite which makes me look so ugly.

[EaterPeter]

You may have sleep appnea. Thus is just a guess. I am not a medical expert by any means. You sleep more and still feel tired. Aligning jaw at bed time by using some device can improve quality of your sleep hence you get better rest in right amount of time hence it can increase life expectancy.

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like!

[EaterPeter]

I would not go as far as ugly. That's little too far dear even for yourself.

[EaterPeter]

There is a device you can buy and mold yourself or have a custom made one by your dentist. Call it a sleep guard or something. Wear it at bed time. Or get your self tested for sleep apnea if possible

[EaterPeter]

Check humidity in your house.

[EaterPeter]

If it is too humid or too hot.

[EaterPeter]

Air filter can help

[Asker]

Thank you so much, this was really helpful!

[EaterPeter]

Welcome!

[Guy13]

Have you spoke with your parents about this. Obviously, you are bright and you know this. Teacher perhaps?

[Asker]

Yes I did, my mom didn't really say much and my dad said I probably have diabetes. I don't know if he means it though because he's the type who likes to scare people so he says stuff like that a lot.

[Guy13]

Request a physical with doctor. How are your grades?

[Guy13]

Favorite subject? Bible homeschool?

[Red_Arrow]

The moment your dad suggested diabetes you should have told him you needed to see a doctor. I doubt you have it, but diabetes left untreated can be dangerous and for him to say that and not get you to a doctor says that he does not really care for you health as he should!

[Asker]

@Red_Arrow Well I told him "Shouldn't I go to a doctor and see if I have diabetes" and he said "Nah they will just put a bunch of needles in you for the rest of your life".

[Asker]

My favorite subject is English, and what do you mean by "bible homeschool"?

[panamared1]

Sounds like some sort of depression

[Asker]

Can you elaborate? 🤔

[panamared1]

i am no dr, but my wife suffers from depression, she has similar symptoms, go talk to your dr, find out for sure, i hope i am wrong

[Asker]

Alright thank you!!